Around the World with CFCA

A prayer for International Women’s Day

March 8, 2010 at 3:16 pm Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) Leave a comment

Today is International Women’s Day. We celebrate the accomplishments of all women and look with hope toward a future of equality and empowerment. On this occasion, it is fitting to share the story of Veronica Telar, a special woman, mother and leader in CFCA.

Veron is the CFCA project coordinator in Manila, Philippines. Her son was born with cerebral palsy. She said that on the day of his birth she became a working mother, a nurse, a therapist and a dietician. Three years ago, Veron’s husband left her and their son. Fortunately, her family is a source of support as she raises him alone.

“In this most challenging and difficult life, I keep my faith to the Lord, and I keep my son in my heart to cover my pain and distress,” Veron said. “At age 6, my son is not walking and talking yet, but he is absolutely giving joy and inspiration to me, to my family and, hopefully, to everyone who knows him well.”

Veron’s family is caring for her son while she walks with Bob and Walk2gether through Central America. Her reason for wanting to participate is simple: “I am walking for my son, and for every child and person who cannot walk yet.”

Please pray:
Lord, bless women everywhere. We pray especially for all those mothers, grandmothers and sisters who work to care for family members in need while forging their own paths in life. May their loving hearts and nurturing spirits be blessed with strength and joy. We ask this in your holy name. Amen.

CFCA Prayer Team

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Entry filed under: Around the World with CFCA, Asia. Tags: aging, cfca, children, christian, International Women's Day, Philippines, Walk2gether, women.