September Wish: A Visit to the Holy Land

SEPTEMBER WISH: Miriam Acosta, a hard-working woman in Chicago, lost her youngest brother in late July to a tragic swimming accident and lost her oldest brother a few weeks ago to Cancer. She has been the primary caretaker for her entire family through these tragedies, including her 80-year old mother, her four other siblings, her deceased siblings' children and her own children, one of whom is mentally ill and in a hospital.

"Miriam is a beautiful, spiritual woman who is providing strength for her mother, her siblings, and her brothers' kids through these back-to-back tragedies. She turned her life over to God five years ago when her life was nearly over - due to drug and alcohol addiction. She became sober and found a community in her church, a deep faith in God and all people on earth. She has been the key point of contact for her family through all of these tragedies, planning funerals, acting as power-of-attorney, taking care of family meals and family members - all while working."

THE NEED: Miriam could use some time away to visit the birthplace of her faith and rejuvenate! Her church is going to Israel in November to tour the Holy Land. The cost of the trip is $3K. She has raised about $500 to date. Would you like to donate to help her meet the cost of the trip? Anything you could give would be a huge help.

THE INSTRUCTIONS: If you would like to give to this cause, please click here to DONATE TO MIRIAM. Donations are not tax deductible. Please make your donation by October 31, 2010.

THE REWARD: The gift of your love and generosity will always return to you!

July Wish: Mothers Assisting Mothers

JULY WISH: Mothers Assisting Mothers (M.A.M.), Inc. (http://www.ms-mam.org) is a non-profit Christian outreach organization, serving mothers with Multiple Sclerosis. Supported by the National MS Society (Ohio Buckeye Chapter), the organization's mission is to provide support, resources, mentoring, training, and empowerment to families increasingly stressed by this disease. M.A.M. also assists mothers suffering from non-chronic illnesses raising children up to 18 years of age. With mounting medical bills, skyrocketing insurance premiums, and general economic decline, M.A.M. stands in the gap to help alleviate some of the stress experienced by families facing these health challenges.

THE NEED: MAM is seeking donations to sponsor 60 disabled women to attend the Women's Empowerment Network conference on Saturday, September 18, 2010. The conference will educate disabled women on financial management, domestic violence, and building healthy families.

THE INSTRUCTIONS: If you would like to help sponsor a woman to attend the Women's Empowerment Network conference, please click on this link. You may also contact MAM with other suggestions or information by visiting http://www.ms-mam.org.

THE REWARD: The gift of your love will always come back to you!

June Wish: Charlezetta Moss Needs your Prayers!

June Wish: Charlezetta Moss is in need of your prayers and encouragement! She has been battling a rare disease called Sclerodoma for almost two years and could use some extra love to get her through an especially difficult bout with this illness. Sclerodoma is an uncommon chronic autoimmune disease that affects about 300,000 people every year. It is mostly found in females ages 30-50. Although Sclerodoma is completely non-contagious or cancerous, the means by which one contracts Scerlodoma is unknown. The process of the disease is caused by an over-production of collagen. This extra collagen is deposited into the skin and throughout the body’s organs; as a result, the skin hardens and affects the functions of internal organs.

The Need: Charlezetta Moss needs some encouragement as she continues her battle with this fatal disease. We know that our God can do anything! Could you help lift her spirits by saying a prayer for her and by forwarding this request out to others that can pray? Can you send her a card of encouragement? Can you forward any information that may help Charlezetta get through this difficult time? Do you have information you would like to share about Sclerodoma that may help her?

The Instruction: If you would like to send her a card of encouragement or any other helpful information, please send it to: Charlezetta Moss, 4719 Quincy Drive, Copley, Ohio 44321.

The Reward: Your love and kindness always comes back to you!