My dad was originally from Oaxaca, a graduated architect. My mom, who was a fashion designer, was originally from Mexico City, and met my dad when he was in college. They got married before he got his thesis done, at the same time he was working, so they hardly spent any time together. For two years, my parents lived in Mexico City, in a small apartment. Mom had two miscarriages before she had my brother Sergio, me and later my youngest brother Jose Luis.

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It is my joy & privilege to write to you all through this media. I personally want to take this opportunity to thank all those who have contributed on the site either by reading or writing or sharing with others. It will soon be a month that the site is launched and we have got some good response. Thanks to you all, it is only possible through your support. We have some wonderful stories coming our way very soon.

Today I want to share to you about a woman who is so insignificant, poor, may be dead or alive, I have no idea but has a lasting impression on my memory and a clear imprint on my heart.

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When I was a fourth year medical student, I traveled to Bangalore in southern India to rotate at a Baptist hospital there. I had been fascinated by India for awhile, hearing my Indian roommate speak Malayalam, sampling their exciting curry dishes, and especially hearing about the work of God amongst the poor and disregarded people of the slums. I had the opportunity to meet Violet, a cheerful middle aged lady who served as a chaplain for the hospital patients. She inspired me with many stories of people turning to Christ and even receiving healing after prayer. more…

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I am Jayanti Banerjee. I am a wife, mom and a teacher. I have worked as a principal and teacher for last 20 years. My children have grown up and are aspiring higher education in USA and Bangalore. I am here to tell you about the woman in my life whom I love and adore the most  – my mother, who is now 80 years old.

My life is so uneventful that I don’t see or think of any interesting or awe inspiring event in my life. It’s an average life of an average Indian housewife. There is no display of bravery or courage. What ever came on my way I accepted it meekly. But since you have honored me by asking I would try to dive into the depths of my life and find out something that might be of some use to you.

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Hello I am Martha. I live in Kenya and I am a nurse by profession and a pastor at heart. I have my son working in USA and a daughter here in Kenya. I have a great passion for a tribe living in Kenya called Masai. I serve them through medical services, education and spiritual guidance. God has given me a burden to love, care and serve these people. I am happy to share some of my journey with you all.

When I look back 19 years down the road, I get amazed to see what God has done in ‘Matasia Nursing Home’. We began as a small health clinic, which then became a maternity home and today we are licensed as a nursing home. We have experienced the healing power of Jesus in a mighty way. Many babies have been born since the establishment of this health facility. more…

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Hello, I am Jean Asekun. I am 71 years old and living in USA. Here is a small nugget from my life story still unfolding. I was born in Belfast in 1937. I still remember, I was 3 years old, when my family was evacuated to a sea side location called Portballintrae in Northern Ireland. It was a beautiful place and I have fond memories of my childhood.

I was 22 when I moved to London. Here I met a young man from Nigeria who was studying Petroleum Engineering in the University of London.  Later I married him when I was 27. Within a year of our wedding, we both moved to my husband’s country in Lagos, Nigeria. Here I spent more than five years. During this time we both became the proud parents of 3 little sweet children. more…

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I am Jerisha Walker. I am a 17 year old American girl, high school student, a mom, and a foster child. I have been a foster child since I was five years old and I have had some life changing experiences within these past eleven years of my life. There are very few things that have inspired me over the years, but those that have shown in my everyday lifestyle and will continue to take me places.

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