Nebraska Walk for Life 2013

 On the most beautiful Saturday in January I can remember for the decades that I've been attending, our family bundled up & headed to the Walk for Life.

It's another one of those events that feels like a big reunion.  Such a gift to be surrounded by people who also love & respect all life!  Especially love those ladies in blue.  :)

 Spent the rest of the morning at the Birthright table spreading the word about how we can help women struggling with pregnancy, early motherhood, or who just need someone who will actually listen.  It's a beautiful & fulfilling ministry!

Life is beautiful

Walk for Life 2011Life truly is beautiful. We were glad to be a part of the Walk for Life again this year to show our love for life at all stages. Every few years we are blest to not have blizzard conditions for the Walk... this was one! The weather was lovely & turnout was great. It was especially fun to have both grandpas along with us & to meet up with more family afterwards. Glad you all could make it!
Teresa stayed in her stroller willingly as long as I kept the snacks coming her way. ;)
Green Grandpa even hitched a ride with us. Special treat!
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My favorite pro-life prayer is actually a song that Ellen wrote. The kids sing it at Mass every 1st Friday. I get teary every time hearing their sweet little voices.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, we love you very much.
We beg you to spare our babies for us,
Because we prayed so much.

Dear mother Mary, watch over their hearts.
O blessed Joseph protect them from harm.
Sweet Savior Jesus, you know this child's full life.
Save all babies from abortion, and raise them to new life.

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I recently started volunteering each week at Birthright. Have you heard of it?

"Birthright provides caring, non-judgmental support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. Using its own resources and those of the community, Birthright offers positive and loving alternatives. Birthright presents many services and refers for many more. We provide friendship and emotional support, free pregnancy testing, and maternity and baby clothes. We also give information and referrals to help clients meet legal, medical, financial, and housing needs. Birthright treats each woman as an individual who deserves kindness and respect, as well as personal attention to her unique situation. All Birthright services are free, absolutely confidential, and available to any woman regardless of age, race, creed, economic or marital status."

- Quoted from http://www.birthright.org/

I have never known how much of a difference one person can make in the pro-life movement before I started volunteering at Birthright. I see it. I experience it. It is showing genuine care & love for every woman who walks in the door. It is listening, crying, directing, helping, & never judging. It's beautiful. If you are looking for somewhere to have an incredible impact in the life of another & be changed in the process (outside of your own home), this is the place to be. Please, pray that the Holy Spirit to guide us & that God will find us much needed office volunteers. Thank you!