On my soapbox

I saw an article this morning that reminded me of the recent statements of safety by the FDA of a drug being used to induce chemical abortions named "ella".  Typing that last phrase makes me SICK!  The beautiful name "Ella" has been one of the most popular baby girl names worldwide in the last decade. It means "beautiful fairy" or "bright light."  Most of you probably know an Ella personally.  I know several, including my precious niece.  When I first heard the news of this horrible drug, I wanted to scream.  What a huge slap in the face by HRA Pharma (creator of the drug) and Watson Pharmaceuticals (potential US distributor) to parents everywhere to use such a popular daughter's name as the name for their baby-killing compound!

But, this brings me to another sickening realization.  Many of us in the pro-life camp get all up in arms about abortions, abortion drugs, etc.  We support the pro-life cause:  we rally, put bumper stickers on our cars, and get outraged.  But, what if we make a TON of progress in slowing down abortions or even stopping them?  What then?  There will be more mommies who need support to raise their babies and babies who need homes in cases where their mommy chooses life but cannot raise her child.  Are we ready to rally to their side?  If not, we'd better not get so red-in-the-face with indignation.  We have to figure out a way to move beyond the rhetoric.

There are more than 400 million at-risk children worldwide, and more on the way if we can successfully slow the rate of abortions.  Those kids are vulnerable to every unimaginable evil.  Everyone can pray; everyone can advocate & spread the word.  Some can give money; some can be foster parents, or a mentor, or a Safe Family; some can adopt; some can come alongside a single parent, foster or adoptive family and give much needed support & respite. Some will feel compelled to support domestic causes; others will find their passion in the international community.  There is a place at the table for EVERYONE who values life to put feet to their words.  Please, just do something besides being "anti-abortion".

If you wonder where to begin, check out www.RetailROI.org or www.ShowHope.org, two amazing foundations that I personally can vouch for. There are A LOT of great organizations out there on the front lines.  Find one that makes your heart beat and join them in their work.

Stepping down now.