Reclaiming Our Children

One of "those" days

I’ve got to admit I am feeling pretty discouraged today. Went through the motions of going to mass. I definitely needed a hug from Jesus.

Got very disturbed about the barrels of unborn babies found in Russia. All I could keep thinking of is “Lord, have mercy on us.” Looking at their little bodies,  I just kept thinking, how can anyone think this is okay.

Got angry at President Obama and his continuous insistence that abortion is a women’s health issue and he “has two daughters”. My heart aches for those daughters, whose father thinks access to abortion is a health decision and a good thing for them.

Lastly, I am sick of hearing about people I love reading “Fifty Shades o f Gray”.  It saddens me that they cannot see how harmful it is to them and to their marriages. That loving someone because of the sex is totally selfish, and really not love at all, but loving sex because of the person is true self giving love. I wish they would all spend as much time reading about self giving true sexuality in marriage.

In the end, I got my hug in the Blessed Sacrament. In spite of my feelings I know He is in charge and that good will come ,even  from all of this.

Maybe people in Russia and the world will be converted by seeing those poor babies. Maybe Obama will learn how terrible abortion is, if, God forbid, one of his daughters actually has one and suffers, and maybe people will turn back to God after they see how pornography does not enhance marriage, but destroys it in the end.

In the end I know that I need to do a lot of praying, act where I can, be sure to look at all the good, and keep my eyes on and trust in Jesus, who even when I cannot see or feel discourage is working for our good.

Survey

I had posted this once before but I received am email from the Justice Foundation on this and I thought I would put it here again for those of you who may want to participate.

 National Retrospective Study of Abortion and Women's Mental Health

• If you've had an abortion and are interested in sharing your story to help researchers better understand abortion-decision making, the experience of the procedure, and post-abortion psychological adjustment, then please consider participating in a study directed by Priscilla K. Coleman, Ph.D.
• This is the most comprehensive study of the psychology of abortion ever conducted. Participation is easy...you'll find the online survey located here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NRSAWMH 
•  Please keep in mind that the survey is lengthy and will likely take about an hour to complete. If you're interested, please plan to fill out the survey soon. The information you provide will greatly benefit women in the future. Thank you for helping us!

 

That's what men do...

 

'That is what a man does, he protects his loved ones".

 So said David Jackson, stepfather of  27 yo Matt McQuinn, when he learned Matt had been killed protecting his girlfriend during the Colorado massacre.

Such simple words, but words that totally describe a real man. I do not want to politicize the massacre. It is heart wrenching and my heart goes out to all those who it has touched, especially the families of those who were injured or killed.

 For some reason however, those words spoken by David Jackson will not leave my mind. I just cannot stop thinking about then. They are so true.

I guess part of the reason is because I am so aware that abortion calls men to the total opposite and also takes away our true identity as moms. It betrays who we are and were meant to be as members of our sex. Instead of nuturing and protecting, abortion turns men and women into the very ones who massacre their unborn.

Sometimes, I just do not get how we did not see it coming. How we allowed ourselves to become so self centered and important that the act of taking the life of our offspring is something people are seeking to destigmatize. Something some even say is an act of love. Would we consider it an act of love to kill living children, of course not.

 There is a beauty to be found in the Colorado massacre. Of course, it is not in the deaths of the victims, but in the self giving love so evident in so many of them. A love that protects and nutures. A love that is real and true. A love seeking other, instead of self.

 These people have touched my heart and countless others. Like David Jackson, I am so proud of the men they were, because 'That is what a man does, he protects his loved ones".

May their families find comfort in their sacrifice and the people they were. May they rest in peace and enjoy their everlasting reward.

Planned Parenthood death

Chicago, IL – Yesterday, in the wake of the tragic and avoidable botched abortion death of Tonya Reaves at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Chicago, Pres. Barack Obama disrespected Tonya with comments he made supporting Planned Parenthood during a campaign speech in Portland.

“Mr. Romney wants to get rid of funding for Planned Parenthood. I think that’s a bad idea,” Obama said. “I’ve got two daughters. I want them to control their own health care choices.”

Troy Newman, President of Operation Rescue and Pro-Life Nation responded to Mr. Obama’s insensitive comments:

When Tonya Reaves walked into that Planned Parenthood abortion clinic last Friday, she completely lost any control over her ‘health care choices’ as well as her life. She did not choose to die. Planned Parenthood took that choice from her.

We have to wonder how Mr. Obama would have felt if that had been Malia or Sasha bleeding to death on that abortion table. By supporting Planned Parenthood and advocating continued tax-funding of this troubled organization, Mr. Obama is intentionally condemning other young women – and perhaps even his own daughters – to the same tragically avoidable fate suffered by Tonya Reaves just a few days ago.

Mr. Obama completely disrespected the life and family of Tonya Reaves by making this statement on the same day that pro-life organizations called for the President to investigate this incident in much the same way he called for a full investigation into the Trayvon Martin death.

Apparently for Mr. Obama, a Black man who is killed by a white man is worthy of justice, but a Black woman killed by a campaign contributor is something that we should give no regard. That is political cronyism at its worst that places women in a second-class citizen category as a matter of public policy. Mr. Obama’s comments are completely unacceptable and we demand that he retract his support for Planned Parenthood and seek justice for Tonya Reaves and her family for this completely avoidable death.

Operation Rescue encourages the public to call Obama and demand he withdraw support and Federal funding from Planned Parenthood.

http://www.operationrescue.org/archives/obama-disrespects-dead-abortion-victim-with-insensitive-comments-supporting-planned-parenthood/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OperationRescue+%28Operation+Rescue%29

Well said. OPeration Rescue does great work in exposing the harm to women.

 

The Storm

So funny that right after my last post someone posted this picture on FB....think He is trying to tell me something?????

Day of Prayer & Healing

"Entering Canaan" Day of Prayer & Healing this Saturday. Nine women so far..please pray for us!

 

Interested ? call: 877-586-4621

Walk of faith in healing

Suppose someone told you that it is a matter of life or death that you must walk through a tunnel of darkness in order to come to the light of life on the other side. The only other option would be to live in pain and destruction with no escape.

 No one you could see or feel could walk through it with you, but you are promised this person would be at your disposal. You would be able to speak to them and they would help you combat any obstacles you may face. It would take a lot of trust in that persons love and care for your welfare to begin the journey. Maybe you do not know that person well, perhaps, you’ve heard of them in a superficial way and know that they have aided others, but you have no personal relationship with them.

 So, how do you trust? One step at a time. As you slowly move through and learn, through each step, that the person can be trusted, you begin to trust more to take the next step and the next. Soon, even though walking through danger, you come to believe you will, with the help of that person come out of the other side safely.

 Walking in a tunnel of darkness is a difficult thing for anyone. Our senses are off balance and we have no control over our fate. Every step is full of fear. We are afraid of imminent danger. We don’t know what is before us. We imagine all the possibilities we are most afraid of creeping up on us and destroying us. There may be something ahead that causes us to fall, or more frightening there may be ghosts of our past lurking in the distance waiting to do us harm.

 This walk is especially difficult for those post abortive that have oftentimes experienced complete isolation and abandonment. It takes a courage found out of desperation, a belief that it is worth the risk to come to the end of the pain. A trust in the merciful love of Jesus Christ our Savior and guide through the journey.

 It is frightening, but what is the choice? Do we proceed, or do we choose to live out our lives in pain and the agony we have been experiencing? To do so would be to live our lives without love. Take a risk, one step at a time…He will not abandon you!

PP Death

I found this insulting...they would need to make millions of condolences for the deaths they are responsible for...abortion always kills, the baby and sometimes the mom as well.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-07-22/news/chi-planned-parenthood-issues-condolences-following-clinic-death-20120722_1_clinic-death-legal-abortion-services-parenthood

 

may she rest in peace.

Haunted by Their Abortion Decision, Husband and Wife Share Pain and Regret

 

by Dan and Julie Zanoza
July 18, 2008

 

LifeNews.com Note: Dan and Julie Zanoza reside in Illinois, where Dan is the executive director of Republicans for Fair Media. A version of the following column first appeared in the Christian Coalition magazine and has also appeared in the Illinois Leader.

 

Nearly thirty years ago, my wife and I aborted a child. That decision will haunt us for the rest of our lives. Since that time, I’ve developed deep feelings on the subject of abortion.

 There are two primary reasons why I’m pro-life. Besides taking a human life, aborting a child robs society.

 Since the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, some say over 50 million unborn babies have lost their lives. The city of Chicago and its surrounding area are home to approximately 5.1 million people. The number of babies aborted during the past thirty-four years would re-populate Chicagoland tenfold.

 How many doctors, teachers, poets and engineers will the world miss because of abortion? Maybe one of these aborted children could have discovered a cure for cancer or AIDS. In fact, my very own son or daughter might have developed a cure for the blindness that afflicts me today.

 How many handicapped children has our culture missed, teaching us compassion and patience? Are we a different society because of the one out of three children, perfect or not, who weren’t given the chance to survive? Can it be said the world is a better place because of the Roe v. Wade decision?

 I recently asked a friend who supports abortion rights, "If by some miracle, you knew a pregnant woman’s child would one day find a cure for Alzheimer’s, would you still believe that woman had the right to terminate that pregnancy, depriving mankind of this medical breakthrough?"

 It’s a rhetorical question that should be pondered before every abortion.

 The pro-life contention is simple and straightforward. No one has the right to remove such potential from our society. What the human community has lost due to abortion is incalculable.

teh rest is here: http://www.lifenews.com/2008/07/18/state-3392/

"There is no such thing as "post-abortion syndrome.""

I was looking around the web today for some information on post abortion healing resources around the country. I always love it when I find new ministries, or the blogs of post abortive people sharing their feelings. Having spent years feeling isolated and alone in my feelings, it brings such hope to know there are so many resources out there for people lookig for help, and I know there are countless numbers of us out there.

In my quest, a web search brought up "The National Abortion Federation" site. It did not take long, or very much reading, before I found myself angry. I have to give them credit, they attack post abortion head on with denials.

"Many people are interested in learning about the possible effects of abortion on women's emotional well-being, and several hundred studies have been conducted on this issue since the late 1970s. Unfortunately, much of the research on women's psychological responses to abortion can be confusing. Nonetheless, mainstream medical opinions, like that of the American Psychological Association, agree there is no such thing as "post-abortion syndrome.""

Really? I am so sick of all these pro abortion people telling me what I experienced and felt. This site is full of biased propaganda and lies, and although they continuously blame the pro life side,I am sure things like this have locked thousands into the silent suffering of abortion.In fact, I know it has.

For all their talk of caring for women, never have I heard of any post abortion healing group being included in their studies. These self professed "experts" know nothing about what we experienced.

My prayer fo r them is that they begin to recognize the damage they have done to countless women by their denial of the very real negative impact of abortion, and that anyone who has sought help and found their lies will continue to look for real help.

You are not crazy or alone. There are millions of us out here who have experienced the same thing in spite of what these "experts" say. Keep seeking help..we are here for you, we know, we have experienced it and we care about you!

There is healing and hope after abortion!