Light a candle for Corazon Aquino

This is a tag from Kero's Celebration to light a candle in loving memory of former Philippine President Corazon C. Aquino, a widow who toppled a dictator to become the first female president in Asia and inspire People Power, the "revolution that surprised the world." To my blogger friends, grab the image below, add your prayer for Mrs. Aquino and link up.

LIGHT A CANDLE FOR CORAZON AQUINO

1. Bits & Pieces - Thank you Lord for giving President Aquino
the gift of life. It was a well-lived life as she
touched nations all over the world.
It must have been difficult for her
especially the last months of her life.
But everything is well now as she joins you.
May her family find comfort knowing that
she is now safe in your kingdom.

2. Kero's Celebration - Our gratitude to you, Lord for sharing with the Filipino people, one of your miracles on earth. May the courageous life of President Aquino continue to inspire women all over the world.

3. Delineating Des - Thank you Heavenly Father for Corazon Aquino. May we always remember the lessons we learned from her life.

4. YOUR BLOG HERE.

Thank you.

Comments

Kero said…

Thank you so much, for doing this Momi Hazel!

1 August 2009 at 19:49

Hazel said…

Hi Mommy Kero, it's kinda unlike me...but sometimes, and especially with things like these, it doesn't hurt to act urgently :)

1 August 2009 at 20:08

Genefaith said…

sis napost ko na...

3 August 2009 at 12:48

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