Isn’t thinking
an amazing human process? A nice walk and a good think are two of my favorite
things.
It’s true
I seldom reflected when I was younger. Mostly life whirred by. Now that I have
the eyes of age, I think much more.
I used
to suggest to my counseling clients they set aside time for reflection daily
and most gave me the “no time excuse.” I’d answer, you’re thinking all the time.
Ten minutes of quiet can be packed with hundreds of thoughts, although often you pay no attention to them. It’s energizing
to use your mind consciously, to think intentionally.
How?
You
might start thinking time by recalling simple blessings: hot and cold running
water, cream in coffee, a good friend to meet for lunch. That’s my style, then
I move on to think about problems and unresolved questions in my life.
As I
think, I pause often to savor this wonderful experience of life. For sure, I
treasure mine. My mom already had one abortion before she conceived my brother
and two years later me. We’re the ones who got to live. I’m humbled.
Recently
I’ve been pondering an important decision. Who do I vote for to lead the United
States of America? Not voting isn’t an option - not when I think of the women
who fought for my right to be included in making these choices.
I’ve considered
all the factors, intensely scrutinized party platforms, moved beyond candidate
personalities. In the end it came down to my one overriding principle. I
realize this may not be yours, but it must be mine. I will vote against anyone
who doesn’t respect the value of life. If this foundational premise isn’t
right, how can I trust this person’s wisdom? I mourn with God the sixty million
dead babies He created for this world who never saw daylight.
I think
of women who give a coat they no longer want to Good Will. They don’t cut the
coat to shreds and throw it in the garbage. Yet they won’t give away a baby
from their womb, even at nine months…why not give the baby to a couple aching
for a baby– a generous, gracious, uplifting deed of love - rather than abort it?
I’ve
heard the argument of those who say abortion is acceptable if the baby isn’t
“viable “ outside the mother’s body. I laugh at this having raised four
children. A two-year-old is not viable outside my womb without me to feed and
shelter it. Perhaps someday the government will allow moms to kill these pesky,
needy toddlers also? May it never be so!
In the
meantime, I will continue to think, vote and pray for wise choices to be
made by every one of us with power over the lives of others. I will thankfully enjoy and reflect upon every
blessed day of life with its simplicity and complexity.
Book News:
Triumphing Over Cancer, David’s
Miracle Story Plus Forty Survival Strategies You Can Use. It’s our amazing, true miracle
story of David’s healing and will encourage you whatever crisis you face. It’s
available on amazon and at all bookstores Nov. 14th. See it now.
Tommy Smurlee & Dunster’s
Camp of Mystery & Inventions has a newly designed cover by Zoran, a talented graphic
artist from Croatia. It will be out Dec. 1 in time for Christmas gifting to delight
children ages ten and up. Online or thru any bookstore.
Coming up in November
I’ll be
speaking at the following events in November on Stages From the Heart To the Page. Call the organizers for more
info. Would love to see you if you live nearby.
Milwaukee
West Suburban CWC, Davian’s Banquet Center, Mon. Nov. 14th 8:30 a.m. -11:00 Menominee
Falls, WI, for reservations call Lois at: 262-251-3841
Sheboygan
After 5 Women’s Connection, Rupp’s Lodge, Mon. Nov. 14th at 6:30
p.m.
925 N. 8th
St. Sheboygan, Wi More info call Terri Schmitt 920-946-9141.
Sheboygan
Christian Women’s Connection, Pine Hills Country Club, Tues. Nov. 15th
9:30- !1:00 a.m. Sheboygan, WI For reservation Call Ann Keckonen at
262-457-4318 by Nov. 9th
Author Events:
Delavan
Library Christmas With the Authors Event, Nov. 19th 9-12.
Author
Christmas Book-signing Angelus Shop, Walworth, Wi Nov. 26th 1-2:30.
Great Scripture Quotes for the Upcoming Election:Deuteronomy 16:19
Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the innocent.
Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the Lord your God is giving you.
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