OK… Daniel is doing better and I’m awake enough to see straight now.
It’s the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade today and I have friends who have published posts on their blogs condemning the decision and talking about the 55 million babies killed since the legalization of abortion. I could probably do the same except that a.) I’m doubting the veracity of the number 55 million (it was 40 million 5 years ago and I don’t think things have been stepped up THAT much) and b.) I’d like to focus on some alternatives instead.
One of my (many) tangents is that those who want to put Planned Parenthood out of business need to fund their neighborhood crisis pregnancy center. Unfortunately, not every baby is wanted or comes at an opportune moment and these organizations can usually help in both situations.
I would like to know the source of those numbers… I have come to be mistrustful of numbers–anyone’s numbers–in recent years. NPR gave a number yesterday, which I *think* was in the 40 million. But I have to admit I was surprised that a left-leaning news organization would even include a number at all…
Oh Jen, I’m just now reading your blog and found that Daniel is in the hospital again! I’m sending many prayers and hugs for both you and Daniel! I’ll watch for your updates on the other site. I hope he turns the corner soon.
We have a wonderful organization her in Jersey, Good Counsel Homes, that offers a place to stay for mothers who decide to keep their babies. However, these homes are always full; there’s such an overwhelming need. I want to save all these babies, but yes, what are we going to do to help all these mothers and families? I don’t think there are enough resources in place currently to support all the children that would result from a huge reduction in abortion. And not only do we need a larger support network, but society would need a huge attitude adjustment.
Continued prayers for your family. Lengthy hospital stays are no fun for anyone.