Actually, 1,500 women in 35 states
have been fasting in 24-hour increments for over a month! Today and tomorrow they are convening in a tent in DC dubbed the "Courage Cafe" to share their stories, write messages on hearts that will be hand-delivered to Congress on Wednesday.
Their message to Congress is clear: have the heart and courage to introduce and pass comprehensive immigration reform that keeps families together and is fair and just to women and children, who are 75% of immigrants to the United States. To send your own heart to Congress, add your name and message here!
Below the fold are testimonials by women from across the country who partook in the fast this month. The twitter comments were from a #WomenTogether chat today, in which fasters shared their stories directly from the tent in DC! I know I was teary-eyed and moved...I thought I would share!