After we sent out a call asking for messages of support for our partners at Midwives for Peace, who are celebrating the organization’s 5th anniversary, our MADRE members responded as they always do: with open arms. We got permission to share this moving display of support below. As always, we thank you all for everything you do for MADRE and for our partners worldwide. The solidarity you demonstrate makes it possible for us to move forward, together, every day.
Dear Midwives for Peace,
Your work is SO important to the health of mothers and babies, and to the mental and emotional well-being of parents-to-be and parents of newborn babies. I was blessed to have the expertise, knowledge, support and love of two wonderful midwives during pregnancy and at the very long and complicated birth of my child, Evalín/Ilanit, who, thank God, is 10 years old and healthy, and so I know first-hand the immediate and lasting value of what you do. Attached is a recent picture of us with our friend’s puppies!
Thank you for reaching beyond borders and differences to serve all populations. My respect for you is great, and I will support you/Madre through donations when babies are born to my friends and family.
Shalom/Salaam and Mahbrouk/Mazal tov on your anniversary,
Sherry Pachman
Vermont, USA
