Life of the Party

Children's Author Judy Blume: Honor your mother with a contribution to biggest destroyer of motherhood

In a fundraising letter to supporters, Planned Parenthood is proudly including a letter from their friend Judy Blume, famous children's author of "Blubber", "Are You There God?  It's Me, Margaret", "Forever", "Freckle Juice" and the "Fudge Books".  Ms. Blume has been described as "puberty's bartender" (now there's a title we can all covet!) and some of her books have been the target of parent--not government--generated book bans from schools and public libraries.  Ms. Blume and Planned Parenthood have much in common: chiefly, the robbing of childhood innocence.  So, it's no wonder that the two would step out in this venture together.

It's the timing and wording of the letter that is so utterly disqusting, ironic and shocking: a Mother's Day appeal for contributions to an organization that robs motherhood, mocks womanhood and most of all destroys children: the very joy of motherhood!  Here is the letter: 

Pray for Sarah Palin and her Enemies

Well, John McCain's choice of a running mate has certainly electrified the Republican base.  And whatta-ya-know, independent voters are drawn to her too.  I will be posting more on the topic of McCain's choice and what it means for our party, and whether or not it makes up for all the ways the man himself doesn't represent us and all of the things that were done illegally on his behalf to ensure his nomination.  The true reformer--Gov. Palin--will have plenty of corruption to clean up within the RNC if she finds out what's been going on. 

But for now, let me impress upon you to look at the immediate matter.   That is: the anti-life hatred directed at Gov. Palin.   The screaching personal attacks on her and her family from the pro-abortion zealots are way out of hand.  Michelle Malkin calls the liberal vitriol directed at Palin, "PDS"--Palin Derangement Syndrom (photo shop: David Lunde).  Many conservatives are seeing it as entertainment, perhaps because it only endears the populace to her even more.  But there is something much deeper going on, as Mark Shea points out, "it's spiritual".  For instance, this e-mail from a Washingtonian to Mark Stein at The Corner, who describes it as just one example of "the left's fierce hostility toward her fecundity": 

This abortion prohibitionist hag won’t cut it among women with brains.  And BTW she is a good example of reproduction run amok. 5 kids; 1 retard. I wonder if the bitch ever heard of getting spayed.

People who make these kinds of statements need our prayers.  The sudden catapult of Sarah Palin on the national stage has not only placed the issue of abortion on the minds of everyone paying attention (and that is a good thing), but as Kevin Burke, co-founder of the post-abortion healing ministry Rachel's Vineyard says, "anger directed at Sarah Palin and her family may stem from the repressed grief and pain of those who have had or been involved in an abortion."  (Read "Sarah Palin: The Post-Abortion Trig-ger".) 

Let's pray for these people who utter such words, that they may seek help, find forgiveness and new Life!  And pray for Sarah Palin, that she may continue to be a positive testament to the blessings of a happy home and children, and that the dialogue continues over the issue of abortion, that hearts and minds will be persuaded to finally end the tragedy of abortion which snuffs out precious human life, and produces such bitterness in those involved.   

A Sexual Revolution

...of a new kind.

More Pro-Life Activism and Conservative Values

Suzanne Gallus, who has been featured here before, has announced her greatest accomplishment this year.  Aside from getting ready to give birth to her 5th baby girl (all within 7 years), she has managed to do the impossible:  Comply with Washington State car seat law without having to buy a 12 passenger van.  Read about how it's done by a pro. 

A Choice? A Blob of Tissue?

Now THIS is Pro-Life...

Activism!  Congratulations Suzanne and Pete! 

Previous Suzanne story: Preserving Our Most Endangered Species

You'd Think It'd Be a No-Brainer...

...that children are a BLESSING!  Yet, a vocal minority finds it outrageous that a family going about their own business, open to the blessings of children--as many as God chooses to give them--in fact, 17 and counting, not taking any handouts from government.  Who is this controversial family? The Duggar Family.  But leave it to a "regular guy" to make some sense, and then capture the attention of The Washington Times for it.  From Thoughts of a Regular Guy:

Some people love the Duggars. Most of these either want or have children, and they're impressed that anyone can seem to do such a difficult job as childrearing so successfully on such a large scale. They're impressed that anyone can place such trust in God, and that anyone could have so much selfless love.

Others viscerally hate the Duggars. The comments on my several posts (approaching 200 comments total) about the Duggars betray an appalling contempt for Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar personally, and also for children, families, homeschooling and Christians in general, but most of all outrage at the idea that there might be someone out there not using artificial contraception.

I've had people make nearly obscene speculations about the effect of repeated childbirth on parts of Michelle's anatomy (people, God made women resilient. Look it up).

I've had people insist that's it horrid that the older children help watch the younger children, and otherwise help out around the house. They must not have children, because children raised in a loving home cannot be stopped from helping out with all manner of tasks, including the care of their younger siblings.

People who think nothing of the millions of children in this country left in daycare for 10 or 12 hours a day worry that the Duggar kids don't get enough time with their parents.

People who are happy to have 20 million Mexicans come here illegally are offended that an American family might have "too many" children.

It offends people who wear very little that the Duggar girls wear dresses.

Time was, being counter-cultural was trendy and approved of. But now that the counter-culture has become the dominant culture, it seems that its proponents will brook no alternatives.

The Duggars are the wave of the future. To the liberals who read this, let me ask you, how many grandchildren and great-grandchildren will Jim Bob and Michelle have by the end of this century? And how many will you have?

I highly doubt that this is the largest family in America. I strongly suspect that there is a subculture out there of families of 10-20 -- or more -- children, possibly thousands, or tens of thousands of such families. They just don't get media coverage.

But the children of large families are a growing demographic in America. I expect they're largely conservative and Christian, and they will be a dominant force in elections in the coming decade.

Here's a challenge to liberals:  If you're so worried about conservatives outnumbering  you, why don't you have more babies?  Go ahead.  Make my day.

The Best Gift To Give Your Children: Another Sibling

Those were the words of advice from the beloved Pope John Paul II, as Regular Guy, Paul reminds us.  Here, the sentiment is echoed by a boy in a candy bar commercial?!  Let's hope this is the start of a new trend, not only in commercials, but in the creativity of our kids.