[Grovenet] Mother's Day Walk for Peace

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For people who don't know, Julia Ward Howe tried to get Mother's day 
recognized in 1870 as a Mother's Day for Peace.
It didn't fly at first and it wasn't until 1908 that it was celebrated in 
one state. In 1914 Pres Wilson gave it national recognition.

I clearly remember when my first child was born I was watching the news and 
there were reports about all of the conflicts around the world. I looked 
into my child's eyes and I prayed that we would not be at war when he 
reached draft age.  But mother's prayers are not always answered and mine 
were not.  I plan on being at the march so that perhaps the mother who is 
right now looking into her newborn's eyes, praying for the same thing, will 
not be disappointed.

Katie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cecelia Warner" <warner at aracnet.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 1:13 PM
Subject: [Grovenet] Mother's Day Walk for Peace


> Mother's Day Walk for Peace
>
> Sunday, May 13th gather at the Forest Grove United Church of Christ
> at 2:00 p.m. and walk for peace to Rogers Park.
>
> Walk with women who want peace in their homes, in their communities,
> and in the world. We will have tree planting, music, children's
> activities, and peace. Everyone is welcome.
>
> Contact Joni Stoneking at (503) 615-0302 or joniworx at msn.com.
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