*Juliet and JiYung Wakaria embracing through the Bridge of Peace ceremony*

With the spirit of spring WFWP in Washington, DC, ended the month of May on Saturday May 31 by celebrating the relationship between mothers and daughters. The afternoon program was entitled "The Power of Love between Mother and Daughter" and was held at the Washington DC Family Church.

The room was full of warm-hearted smiling faces; truly the spirit of spring was harkening the beginning of a bright sunny summer. Twenty- five people attended, including some men.

The emcee, Dr. Diane Falk, warmly welcomed those gathered, followed by the invocation given by Mrs. Kim Dadachanji, WFWP Maryland Chairwoman. Mr. Otmar Weinmann played the guitar and sang a song he had written for his mother.

A video presentation introduced WFWP's work around the world. I recited a poem called "Mother of Mine" that I had written for my mother and for Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon.

To prepare the atmosphere for our keynote speaker, Mrs. Miwako Lindsey sang two lovely Japanese songs. The guest speaker, Rev. Juanita Pierre-Louis, Vice President of WFWP USA, had come from New York and gave an inspiring PowerPoint presentation (there is a link to download the PowerPoint under the photo gallery) on how important the mother-daughter relationship is.

As we prepared to cross the Bridge of Peace in repentance and forgiveness, Mrs. Nanae Goto sang "You Raise Me Up." It was such a moving program and we all left feeling uplifted and empowered.

*Kim Dadachanji crossing the bridge with her daughter, Won Shim*

Mrs. Kim Dadanchaji said afterward, "It was wonderful to cross the bridge with my daughter. We both experienced a deep affirmation of our love for each other."

Won Shim Dadachanji, Kim's daughter, remarked, "I thought it was good and I think that every mother and daughter should see Rev. Juanita Pierre-Louis' presentation, because it helps you see from both the mother's and the daughter's perspectives. It also helps you to realize how much you need that relationship."

Mrs. Rebecca Admira Holland from Silver Spring, Maryland, remarked, "I enjoyed the crossing of the bridge ceremony at this event. This was the first time I participated in such a heartwarming event."
Ms. Mimi Hassanein, Executive Director of Learning Centers Management, said: "It was a great event, I enjoyed being with different people who have a similar value system as I do. I loved the bridge ceremony because it brings people closer to each other. I left the ceremony truly empowered."

Ms. CeCe Cole, founder and CEO of Silke Endress Lifestyle of the Lady commented: "The WFWP Bridge of Peace ceremony was very soulful. It was a moment of reconciliation; a moment of embracing the differences of my sisters to see the similarities that we share and agree to accept each other's culture, race, religion for a peaceful comprehensive relationship."