I believe.

In children's advocacy. Starting in the womb, at the instant of conception. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding that moment in time.

As a children's advocate, I should fight against abortion because it not only ends a life, it scars the souls of pregnant children who are having them performed.

That is how I feel about it. Period.
(And no, it's not all I talk about. In fact, I hardly ever talk about it with anyone that I actually see face to face, besides my husband.)

I don't think for a single minute it is either/or. Either save lives or focus on improving quality of lives for people. It is both. Always both.

My views are not politically based, they come from a true, depth of my heart and soul place of grief over children suffering or losing their ability to live.

Our family is committed to trying to affect, for good, as many children as we can in our lifetime, through a variety of ways. Geez, that is such a luxury. One that's not taken lightly.

This is not lip service. Nor is it whimsical. It is unwavering, unyielding passion that lives in the core of my being that drives me, causing sleepless nights asking myself....what can I do?

There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about this subject.

I will not change my mind. No argument will convince me.

I can understand there are 2 sides to every issue and there are complexities.

I am still unmovable, and not ignorantly so.

I don't care if that makes me seem feeble minded, rigid, extreme, or unable to see nuances in life some consider grey.

I don't mind if it makes me unpopular.

Let me never, not ever be willing see shades of grey where babys' lives are at stake.
This is my desire. Simple as that.

The flavor of this blog is very personal. It is not meant to entertain or win any prizes for coolness or political correctness. It is the real me, opening my life, my thoughts, the deep things on my mind and in my heart for myself and my children, recording our lives, and having some fun too. Sometimes the topics are light, every day easy stuff, other times they are heavy. I don't want to try to be or say anything to make you happy or to get you to like me. No offense : )

Often I'm ridiculous and wacky, very silly.
Sometimes I'm serious and heavily burdened.
It's important to me to have an accurate representation of our lives recorded.
Have I said this before? Yes, seems like I have mentioned this a time or 2.
I also believe I am redundant.

It is an honor it share our lives with you and I recognize the privilege of you allowing me to see a glimpse of yours as you make me laugh, encourage, inspire, and provoke thought through your real-life friendship and blogs.

You, my friends, inspire me to good works every single day and give me much to chuckle about. I am sincerely thankful for you.

There you have it! Think of that what you will.....