FOREWORD
 
Welcome to I Am a Miracle, III !  It our great pleasure to offer you this beautiful collection of stories, poems, articles, artwork, and music which centers on the theme of PEACE.   We are honored to have a plethora of amazing teachers who have graciously shared their wisdom with us in unique ways.
As we are reminded of the assurance of attaining personal peace, of being in community, of accepting the challenges of apparent setbacks, of looking beyond what would appear to be differences, of working together as one world, and of relaxing and letting go, we see that our task in honoring God is to honor all of God’s creation every step of our journey.  Within our stories, we find the elements of hopes and love abounding.  Trusting in God brings our every heart’s desire in a constant flow of miraculous experiences.
Our introductory article introduces you to an extraordinary lady who has placed the attainment of peace in our world as her priority for over thirty years.  Jun-san Yasuda is a miracle who has graciously shared her story with us.  She is setting the example for us all to follow in holding the space for union of all people on planet Earth.
The quotes which accompany each chapter title are taken from A Prayer for a New Millenium, by Reverend Mary Manin Morrissey.  We thank her for her continued support and kindness.
Enjoy the gifts from our contributors!  They are miracles!
You are a miracle!
 
The I Am a Miracle, III, book team:
Anne, Caryl, Dane, David, Jana, Judy, Karla, Terri