Kind folks never needed it, and unkind folks won’t heed it. It’s a project that wanted to draw attention to vulnerabilities, but in so doing, actually isolated people more.
On Trump as “pro-life”
In fact, Mr. Trump seems to have stumbled onto the best possible way of signaling to true pro-lifers that he is not one of them. He has inadvertantly embraced an idea that is falsely attributed to pro-life citizens by their opponents to weaken the pro-life cause by tarring pro-lifers as punitive, vindictive people who would send women, many of whom are desperate and frightened, and some of whom are acting under pressure or even coercion in seeking abortions, to prison.
Mr. Trump evidently wants to show us how genuine his conversion is by depicting himself as severely pro-life. But pro-lifers are compassionate, seeking the good of unborn children and their mothers, never pitting them or their interests against each other. We are interested in saving babies, not punishing mothers. And we know that we don’t need to punish mothers to save babies.
What Mr. Trump has succeeded in showing pro-life Americans is that he is not one of us.
When I first saw the news of what Trump said, my very first thought was, well, that’s because he is not now, nor has he ever been, pro-life.
Pre-natal tests can be wrong
A new study suggests pregnant women should not trust the results of pre-natal testing showing possibilities of genetic abnormalities:
In their earliest stages of life, unborn babies’ bodies have the amazing ability to repair and replace abnormal cells with healthy ones, according to a new study from the University of Cambridge, the Daily Mail reports. The phenomenon may explain why some unborn babies who test positive for genetic disorders like Down syndrome early in pregnancy later are born healthy.
I know of a woman who aborted because of these tests. I also know a perfectly healthy little girl who had a bad prenatal diagnosis. Tragic. 
A quick review of Hush
I’m going to write more about this later. I saw Hush last night. Just quick this morning, let me give you the one word review. EXCELLENT.
It’s excellent. It’s a high quality, well-produced, extraordinarily thoughtful look at the possible physical and mental side effects of abortion for women.
It is near impossible to cut through the terrible din of people shouting about this issue. Near impossible, but this film may actually achieve a slight détente in the pro-life/pro-choice rhetoric. Indeed, that’s what it aims to do.
The film’s creator is herself pro-choice. So she comes to the issue asking questions. And she thoroughly researches the answers–giving respect to both sides in this dialogue of the deaf.
I’d say the biggest bombshell of the movie is the simple fact that major organizations like the National Cancer Institute have failed women. She was actually escorted out of the National Cancer Institute. She’s not a Michael Moore-style documentary maker–she’s thoughtful and respectful to abortion providers and pro-lifers throughout. That she was marched out spoke volumes to her, and to me too. Why not sit down and explain why there is no link between abortion and breast cancer, for example? They didn’t–so the film’s director Punam Kumar Gill goes ahead and does her own research on the topic. What she finds is disquieting and compelling.
After the movie, there was a panel discussion. Three women shared about their abortions and the outcomes for them. Brave to do so. One of them suffered 11 miscarriages and has only one son today. Eleven miscarriages. So important to hear their stories.
I’m going to think about how to host a viewing and you should too. What they need is money. From their Facebook page:
Saturday, APRIL 16 –
the date for our most exciting Crowd Fund ‘Perk’ – the chance to watch a private screening of the film prior to any other release AND from the comfort of your own home! On Saturday April 16th (available for 24 hours that day) we encourage you to invite a group of friends or family to watch the film online, and start some healthy conversation! All you have to do is give a donation to the Hush crowd fund p…age (www.indiegogo.com/at/hushdoc), claim your perk, and you’ll get an email from us a few days in advance with the link and individualized password for the online event!Limited discount price for this Live Stream event!
The first 100 people who click on the “Secret Perk” link below will get access to a $25 ticket to this Live Stream event. This Perk is only available here, to individuals on the Hush mailing list or followers of our Facebook page.
There are another 100 – $50 Sale tickets through the Indiegogo page, and unlimited tickets to this Live Screening for contributors at $100 or greater.Help us hit our goal of getting 300 people in on this advanced screening!
I say let’s help them hit a goal of getting 3000 people in on the advanced screening.
There’s my slightly longer than one word review. An amazingly well put together documentary. I’m going to go out on a limb and say if anyone is criticizing it, they are doing so because they haven’t seen it.
Sign a petition in support of Molly’s Law
Just received the petition link and a succinct summary of the Molly Matters issue via email. Consider signing this petition, link below.
Have you heard about the new initiative to introduce “Cassie and Molly’s Law”? Cassie was a pregnant woman who was six months along in her pregnancy. She was murdered, along with her unborn, but viable, daughter. This bill relates to the right to prosecute Cassie’s murderer for the death of the unborn child, Molly. It would protect pregnant women and their Choice from physical harm perpetrated by their family, boyfriend, etc. I think this proposed law is one that both “pro-life” and “pro-choice” advocates could value and support. Cassie’s choice was to have her baby and that choice put her at risk. Her choice, Molly, should have been respected and protected.
The Federal Government is giving us the chance to have our voices heard: https://petitions.parl.gc.ca/en/Petition/Sign/e-183
On women and birth control
This College Humor satire makes some very valid points. If you stand back and look at what the real methods being used in the service of preventing pregnancy are right now the reasons for this satirical look at preventing pregnancy become even clearer. One would like to think it’s a child-friendly culture. But I have to think that post-sexual revolution, our obsession with preventing children from being born speaks to the opposite.
It’s cool when People Magazine says it
“Hampton makes a convincing argument that grief and disappointment can be transformed into compassion and joy.”—People Magazine
It is almost Easter, a time when Christians remember to hope because, well, grief was transformed into joy. Cool when People says it, less cool when I cite chapter and verse. But I’m happy to have anyone put the concept forward. What they are referring to is this book, Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected.
Bloom is the New York Times bestselling memoir where author Kelle Hampton interweaves lyrical prose and stunning four-color photography as she recounts the unforgettable story of the first year in the life of her daughter Nella, who has Down syndrome. Bloom is ultimately about embracing life and really living it.
Does it ever look like a good book! But before you order it, stop by the author’s blog. I was captivated by the beautiful photos of her family, welcoming spring. With a nice camera, I could almost take as nice photos of Ottawa, Canada now. The permafrost is melting. The sun is out. Living in a really cold town brings it’s own springtime joys. I actually stopped and enjoyed the fact that I could see the gravel on the driveway this past week and amazingly, that simple fact hasn’t yet lost its shine.
Hush documentary showing in Ottawa
I posted about this documentary, Hush, before. From a pro-choice director, it apparently outlines the information women are not getting about abortion. The Ottawa showing is March 29th– University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, UCU Jock Turcot University Centre Room #205, 7:00pm.
I will most certainly be there. Spread the words to friends and family in the Ottawa area.
Punam Kumar Gill, Director of Hush
Healing after abortion
This is the latest information about an upcoming Rachel’s Vineyard retreat:
Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer you a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing.Rachel’s Vineyard can help you experience God’s love and compassion on a profound level. It creates a place where men and women can share, often for the first time, their deepest feelings about their abortion. You are allowed to dismantle troubling secrets in an environment of emotional and spiritual safety.Rachel’s Vineyard is therapy for the soul. Participants, who have been trapped in anger toward themselves or others, experience forgiveness. Peace is found. Lives are restored. A sense of hope and meaning for the future is finally re-discovered.
Please call soon to register as space is limited.
Date: The next retreat in the Ottawa area is April 29 – May 1
Cost: The $230 cost covers all meals and lodging from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Financial assistance is available. To register or get more information, email or call us at [email protected], 613-806-5522 (Lynda or Terry).
Date: The next retreat in the Ottawa area is April 29 – May 1
Cost: The $230 cost covers all meals and lodging from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Financial assistance is available. To register or get more information, email or call us at [email protected], 613-806-5522 (Lynda or Terry).
Save Religious Freedom
Brian Lilley talks about this, here. Please watch and consider signing the petition. 
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