Thank you for joining us. Today, our prayer leader is @Mwolda: 
I'm Dutch by birth, American by chain of events, citizen of the human race.  
I grew up in the Republic of Panama, lived in a Dutch household in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood.
I attended an American school. I've learned that being an outsider is my nature.
However, there are moments when a global people's movement and cry for humanity draws me like a moth to a light
I've always been an activist. My grandfather was part of the underground resistance during WWII in Holland. 
He helped Jewish families find freedom and safety, risking his own life even if they were strangers.
It was just "the right thing to do." A simple explanation for a complex time and events.
His blood is in my veins and I believe his spirit is with me when I feel that calling to contribute.
To contribute in whatever way I can to a cause greater than myself, greater than any country. Beyond borders.
I was very active in the Obama campaign. I never liked, respected nor trusted Bush.
I read a lot about Obama and realized he is the genuine article. A true leader of the people.
When you can organize masses of people towards a common goal, you can achieve anything. He taught me that. 
I was on the National Mall January 20, 2009 by myself among 2 million people during Obama's inauguration. 
We were all one. We were all friends. The world seemed like one that day.
I must say that Ive been more than disappointed in Obama's unwillingness to address the human rights in Iran. 
I really hoped for and thought he'd make a strong statement for the people of Iran. 
But I still withold judgement, thinking perhaps he had good reason. He is a very empathic man. 
He grew up seeing many sides to each story, inspired by his mother to put himself in the shoes of others. 
Surely he is not really ignoring this cry for humanity. 
He's not blind, he's very aware, intelligent. He has a sensitive heart. He is a child of the world, as am I.
It was he who inspired me to seek my next cause to fight for. 
I was intoxicated by the feeling of being part of something huge. 
We really made a difference.
We overthrew the Republican, right-wing conservative fundamentalist Christian agenda and its false crusades.
That day, Obama asked us to continue volunteering.
He made us aware that we are all part of this movement of change.
That if we stay organized and unified, we can overcome our challenges. 
I didn't know what my next task would be, but I knew I'd serve again one way or another. 
It wasn't long afterwards that I saw the sea of green on the TV from Tehran, and was drawn to it like a magnet. 
Yes, healthcare is hugely important in the US, and Obama was asking us to volunteer in that effort-
But my heart was pulled towards Iran.  I saw the wave of change turn green.
I saw it inspire masses of people that made our presidential inauguration look like just another concert. ;-)
Here was a country rising up to reclaim itself.
Its beauty, its life, its freedom, its self-respect, its dignity, its peace. 
Risking anything and everything to get it. 
The Iranians embody what Americans can only tell stories about from the dawn of its independence. 
I found my next cause. I realized I was in for the long haul and I made a commitment to stay.
Change_for_Iran tweeted something about the University being under attack & they needed medical attention NOW!
He was crying for help. There's something primal that happens when you hear that cry.
You can't help but rush to their aid in whatever way you can. I couldn't physically.
But it was a hugely motivating factor. It put me into high gear.  
I felt like I was standing like a ghost by his side. Retweeting medical aid tips, contacting the Red Cross.
Contacting Amnesty International, the UN, the State dept. I didn't know what would help.
I didn't know what would help, but I wasn't leaving that man's side.
He was hurt later and he hasn't been on Twitter for about 3 months now. I hope he's ok and safe.
He became my symbol for all Iranians. He and persiankiwi, and that simple call for help.
May Obama find the moment to speak to the Iranian people, the world, and the coup government of Iran.
May he speak about what he truly thinks and feels.
May he speak epic words, as he's famous for, to help bring together humanity for the cause of humanity.
May humanity and love win over divisiveness and hate.
May the green wave soon crash down on the prisons of Iran and all the sources of hate and fear.
Bring a reign of freedom across Persia and beyond.
May the Iranians overcome their oppressors to find freedom and peace.
May Iranians soon enjoy happy homecomings, with music, laughter and love abounding without fear.
May Iran learn from past mistakes and not continue the cycle of revolution to dictatorship to revolution again.
May Iranians learn to trust and disagree without attacks or fear of attacks. 
May all issues can be discussed and voted on openly.
Once issues are voted on openly, even when a majority wins, there will still be those who disagree.
May they accept defeat gracefully and peacefully.
And may they pick their battles carefully to maintain a unified Iran.
May Iran's borders soon open to the world and no longer be a giant prison.
May Iran's rich culture and beauty be exported and spread like wildfire.
Let it inspire a new era of style and music and beauty throughout the world.
May all citizens of the world become as intrigued as I by the Persians.
They are generally warm, gracious, intelligent, courageous, beautiful, peaceful people.
May all Americans realize that NO, Iranians don't hate Americans.
May all Iranians realize that not everyone is out to get them (that fear is very real for a very good reason)
May young countries like the US learn from Iran what can happen without the separation of church and state.