tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86174120143910781972024-02-19T06:04:44.869-08:00Shuswap Pro-Life SocietyRachel Rowbottomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391415161365801287noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617412014391078197.post-838882100608514222023-12-05T16:05:00.000-08:002023-12-06T13:58:04.509-08:002023 | A Year in Review<p></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAoepF0lqUMiS1ZFjYkOR1MuS-51RTVqZZV0RR3a3Oxg0C7YEqsCkFlR3Ljo-CDmaBm0Th-wrmzYzxl4LsukWcV3kkY14TXAp7hga19uCz6tgO4v4l0wS-G1-q7G_5fN-YjV6HMBqz0OmbMzdfrPZj0WIxxntovyqqobQvuaeWZlcqeWH_ny75C7QaviY"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAoepF0lqUMiS1ZFjYkOR1MuS-51RTVqZZV0RR3a3Oxg0C7YEqsCkFlR3Ljo-CDmaBm0Th-wrmzYzxl4LsukWcV3kkY14TXAp7hga19uCz6tgO4v4l0wS-G1-q7G_5fN-YjV6HMBqz0OmbMzdfrPZj0WIxxntovyqqobQvuaeWZlcqeWH_ny75C7QaviY=w355-h225" /></a><br /><br /> As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to look back over the past year, and say a thank you to our supporters.<br /><br /> In March, Shuswap Pro-life Society put up a new billboard, to replace one that had been vandalized. Our right to life does not depend on our location. We also put up two bus bench ads. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwagAb18CICCxgal9lZceHBzmxE8MyiZ19a0zrZz7e3j3q7x1xdiHzqVQyoglBtEUBnLJZdGjHY140Xh7OBLa5ytcv5fKg2KkdxUqy7Xt3USPwRdRDz_2ob4mWcxUjDk37FuZSUgjl2AL3TT13RFzBjYKCH40PGtqaLbvzongMA25dyJf4LGzZFO-Ih8Q"><img height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwagAb18CICCxgal9lZceHBzmxE8MyiZ19a0zrZz7e3j3q7x1xdiHzqVQyoglBtEUBnLJZdGjHY140Xh7OBLa5ytcv5fKg2KkdxUqy7Xt3USPwRdRDz_2ob4mWcxUjDk37FuZSUgjl2AL3TT13RFzBjYKCH40PGtqaLbvzongMA25dyJf4LGzZFO-Ih8Q=w400-h319" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><br /> We are thankful that there has not been any more vandalism! It costs money to print posters. <br /><br /> A petition drive was organized for Right Now, asking for a law to protect pre-born children. During the year many petitions are sent to sign online.<br /><br /> In September, we had a booth at the Salmon Arm Fair. There was a lot of interest, especially the fetal model display. There appears to be a shift towards pro-life.<br /><br /> We sponsored the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform coming to Salmon Arm. The Little Mountain Bible Chapel hosted a team of 12 in August for a seminar on apologetics and door-knocking. The CCBR had a "Pro-Life Crash Course" for two days in Salmon Arm in November. <br /><br />Anna took part in the training. She says, "It was inspiring to work with a team so dedicated to saving babies and so caring of others as to be willing to share the truth in such a positive way."<br /><br />In October, Life Chain was held. About 70 people attended, double from last year! In November we held our Annual General Meeting, where we had a short speech about Euthanasia, and raised money for the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. <br /><br />Did you know that Planned Parenthood has charitable statues? PP’s business is abortion. They receive millions of taxpayer money. Pro-Life Crisis Pregnancy Centers are losing their charitable statues. So much for inclusivity! Trudeau’s famous words.<br /><br />Health Canada reports that in 2021, 87,485 abortions were done. That is down from 100,000 per year. However it does not include chemical abortions. And clinics are not required to report their abortions. Each abortion ends the life of a precious human life.<br /><br />A big thank you to the board for their untiring support. Anna for keeping us in the black. Jane for taking minutes. Cindy for helping out whenever needed. Kelsey for being a mom to five young children. Rachel for making posters and for the website. Daniel resigned due to a bad fall of which he never really recovered.<br /> <br /><br /> Submitted by Hildegard Krieg<br />Rachel Rowbottomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391415161365801287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617412014391078197.post-52452920452026679952023-09-17T15:13:00.005-07:002023-09-17T15:13:56.413-07:00Life Chain 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqV_s2YSO7v9nVO7ehtYM3kzlG3XEDTb6mechEMtP6QAgSG4rT9vbdfFc1z8Jt_XhP-eXY564Kuass3hp6UZtxmiLYXRDD2SPNMxHPP1ab68LmuJTt014q6LhJDer4F5Wrd9WMHjw3f-RQkGXgyMASDp8meoaL3B8pBRHf7t8NzgGAO5nonxRwxUMHin4/s1222/life%20chain%20resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1222" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqV_s2YSO7v9nVO7ehtYM3kzlG3XEDTb6mechEMtP6QAgSG4rT9vbdfFc1z8Jt_XhP-eXY564Kuass3hp6UZtxmiLYXRDD2SPNMxHPP1ab68LmuJTt014q6LhJDer4F5Wrd9WMHjw3f-RQkGXgyMASDp8meoaL3B8pBRHf7t8NzgGAO5nonxRwxUMHin4/s320/life%20chain%20resized.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><p> <span style="caret-color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: inherit;">LIFE CHAIN Sunday October 1st. We will meet at 2:15 at City Hall and Centanoka Mall, just like last year, should any new restrictions be in place participants can spread out. Life Chains are a peaceful and prayerful witness to the horror of abortion. Please circle your calendar.</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Rachel Rowbottomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391415161365801287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617412014391078197.post-50264653594810659222022-08-17T07:41:00.004-07:002022-08-17T07:44:50.823-07:00Hike For Life 2022 | Pledge Sheets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D94EjKW3p6mKBOzkVdJ45Zp_NiPysj-JhhKhfApopex1F4A5IdRLFi2r4Jj1UP9UF-XXEzMQNSdu5x4ReD_7Awz4HjF6ii9cmY9qzIiXJWx7wPqdvoaBbbIqD13PEcJkX-l5Hzs0Z16pwEJ_Zmjj_Tr4-eNGSxD_kV-RcagprxzkC82LsJmeG3Kf/s7200/HIKE%20FOR%20LIFE%202022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="7200" data-original-width="5400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D94EjKW3p6mKBOzkVdJ45Zp_NiPysj-JhhKhfApopex1F4A5IdRLFi2r4Jj1UP9UF-XXEzMQNSdu5x4ReD_7Awz4HjF6ii9cmY9qzIiXJWx7wPqdvoaBbbIqD13PEcJkX-l5Hzs0Z16pwEJ_Zmjj_Tr4-eNGSxD_kV-RcagprxzkC82LsJmeG3Kf/w480-h640/HIKE%20FOR%20LIFE%202022.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Lato, Myriad Pro, Trebuchet MS, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> Shuswap Pro-life Society's annual Hike for Life will take place on Saturday September 17th. We will meet at the Salmon Arm Wharf, and after the hike will return for donuts & refreshments. Pledge form is below, save, print and fill out to bring along with you. </span></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNJyU4ARas84iu70gGHzcaZTzfb3sC4n7SKP76fY3aVfVo-2Jw3461JJmS3yTEw-gpIpWs80qjyFolCF1_xARMPB9wGe4MbARgmW2vwGKC2Nqm3XMJkqcy-M50TlkVx7FYP12IrKyixSoVqcJBB8xI4iAVGJzQr0qyAFMbocQ63nVbA3kfWFba_gM/s1600/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-17%20at%2011.35.44%20AM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNJyU4ARas84iu70gGHzcaZTzfb3sC4n7SKP76fY3aVfVo-2Jw3461JJmS3yTEw-gpIpWs80qjyFolCF1_xARMPB9wGe4MbARgmW2vwGKC2Nqm3XMJkqcy-M50TlkVx7FYP12IrKyixSoVqcJBB8xI4iAVGJzQr0qyAFMbocQ63nVbA3kfWFba_gM/s16000/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-17%20at%2011.35.44%20AM.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnm3cd7owdGnHjrJ_XtoaA0kzYHA9LHyfLKadk2Bp58RcqGajTYqIY7rD_bVK8EHUck39ljj5BSphc61L2lQKCo-stE0j7DrxhICSla8MOqPTCvmIvtb2FkDcEc9ZoEjfnsZZHDUs_1FI/w410-h546/HIKE+FOR+LIFE+2021.jpg" width="410" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shuswap Pro-life Society's annual Hike for Life will take place on Saturday September 25th.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year we will be giving out a $50 gift certificate for Askews to the family and the individual who raises the most pledges!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pledge form below: <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyrsMeZ9p5xGWUCjki0yo-YaLisRsho9y9FBsTp-kP5UUCzdXJFLOElMYr7Sue2dy6v8EPg2bao71jgcsQ5GGJH-SG4SQp60VJoQPX180sdgYis00oCFryLGuxyA8EjuCyzTVqtVV5Pig/s1221/Hike+for+Life+pledge+sheet+2021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="943" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyrsMeZ9p5xGWUCjki0yo-YaLisRsho9y9FBsTp-kP5UUCzdXJFLOElMYr7Sue2dy6v8EPg2bao71jgcsQ5GGJH-SG4SQp60VJoQPX180sdgYis00oCFryLGuxyA8EjuCyzTVqtVV5Pig/s16000/Hike+for+Life+pledge+sheet+2021.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Rachel Rowbottomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391415161365801287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617412014391078197.post-3335683247360435552020-09-01T14:01:00.005-07:002020-09-01T14:01:32.161-07:00VIRTUAL HIKE FOR LIFE 2020<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5M_1ptcX0GHZx6K1I-Ec2Nm8qtCWWHutPbShVC7vT9d9gboeg16gpfyxI6hFMNLASfPLODn3pGnWeg-qkblbuUFa1C-cDmgKq1xGBW_7-rpVJcGNN3FLzCy3z2eVHZfr3KCnndl1KcU0/s2048/hike+for+life+fb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1148" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5M_1ptcX0GHZx6K1I-Ec2Nm8qtCWWHutPbShVC7vT9d9gboeg16gpfyxI6hFMNLASfPLODn3pGnWeg-qkblbuUFa1C-cDmgKq1xGBW_7-rpVJcGNN3FLzCy3z2eVHZfr3KCnndl1KcU0/s640/hike+for+life+fb.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> You may have attended the Hike for Life in Salmon Arm the last few years where we were gaining momentum with doughnuts, coffee, balloons and signs in an effort to make it a family friendly awareness for the sanctity of life! As every other email you have received this year, we are going to try doing this "virtually", as to avoid any bad light being shone on the pro-life society of Salmon Arm during Covid. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We are encouraging you to raise money from family and friends to support many pro life causes Shuswap Pro-Life Society supports. (i.e a new billboard, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition...) </div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find the pledge sheet below, or on our website. Take your family on a walk to raise funds, and to have fun! Please feel free to share your pictures of your hike on our Face Book page, or tag us on Instagram @shuswapprolife. That may help encourage other families to get out too. Maybe you have a pro-life t-shirt you can wear, or a sign you can carry around your block? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Please join us this year more than ever, to protect life, from conception to a natural death.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please have all pledges in by September 30th. You can mail in a check to Shuswap Pro Life Society, 1631-2ns Ave NE, Salmon Arm, V1E1P1, or contact us for cash or e-transfer options.</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxaZdfIeHvpCIrmtuL8cZvH_NvhgoTKAYh6r6MX4e0K8mkiPCSnwy6VSZBg-BX5EcncK111tTGw3i4IS5e3fUnKEeqpM2EnqPYFbSeWbFp01TAGCubImBD1VMaEOdP3e_RiV0EN2QnxVc/s2048/hike+for+life+2020+sm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxaZdfIeHvpCIrmtuL8cZvH_NvhgoTKAYh6r6MX4e0K8mkiPCSnwy6VSZBg-BX5EcncK111tTGw3i4IS5e3fUnKEeqpM2EnqPYFbSeWbFp01TAGCubImBD1VMaEOdP3e_RiV0EN2QnxVc/s640/hike+for+life+2020+sm.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0TjhonFCGO1a5jj02dmHTwkOBWGjdzQh1KoDDYBJAeocHGwcBkZ-9zlmEoA2805T4Zmz5QcgWAXz4UjK5KAdndvT3bEWJuE-uiGBV_-3rk8jP2MkUI0z9w9CXseaUKrhnHZw_f4RooM/s1221/Hike+for+Life+pledge+sheet+2020.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="943" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0TjhonFCGO1a5jj02dmHTwkOBWGjdzQh1KoDDYBJAeocHGwcBkZ-9zlmEoA2805T4Zmz5QcgWAXz4UjK5KAdndvT3bEWJuE-uiGBV_-3rk8jP2MkUI0z9w9CXseaUKrhnHZw_f4RooM/s640/Hike+for+Life+pledge+sheet+2020.png" /></a></div><br />Rachel Rowbottomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391415161365801287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617412014391078197.post-27460233389876105962020-01-03T19:37:00.001-08:002020-01-03T19:51:47.272-08:002019 | Year in Review<br />
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Another year is over, and a new decade has begun! 2019 was an eventful year, and we would like to share an overview of what we were able to accomplish with your help.<br />
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In February we hosted a screening of Fatal Flaws at Salmon Arm Classic Theatre.<br />
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In May we hosted Mike Schouten - Director of Advocacy at Association for Reformed Political Action at ARPA Canada. He spoke at Five Corners Church on 'Our Diminishing Democracy', and also had a luncheon at Living Water's Church. He talked about engaging in politics and his work with the 'We Need A Law' campaign.<br />
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On June 1st we had our annual Hike For Life, where we hiked from Salmon Arm Wharf to Mcguire Lake and back with signs, pro-life teeshirts, a banner, and balloons.<br />
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After the local theatre decided to show Unplanned, some of the employees received threats, so the movie was cancelled. However, this started conversations about abortion, as it was reported in the news and several letters to the editor were also published.<br />
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We decided to bring Unplanned to Salmon Arm ourselves, and in August we had three showings, on August 24th and 25th. There was a good attendance, on the last night it was shown, people were lined up down the street to get their tickets. We started half an hour late, as it took longer than expected for everyone to get their tickets and find seats. The movie was very moving, and we provided information and pamphlets for people to look at as they came in and out of the theatre.<br />
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In September we had our booth at the Salmon Arm Fall Fair, with informational pamphlets on abortion and euthanasia, a fetal development display, and a pregnancy trimester display.<br />
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Later that month we had a flag display at Five Corner's Pentecostal Church, where volunteers put up 10,000 pink and blue flags which each represented 10 babies which are killed by abortion every year in Canada. There was a big banner at the intersection which read, "100,000 babies are killed by abortion Annually" with an illustration of an unborn baby. The display was up all day, with people stopping by to take photos, and many cars driving by.<br />
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On October 6th we had our annual Life Chain, with around 150 people attending. It was a beautiful sunny day, and lots of traffic passing by on the highway got to see our signs. For the first time, we were able to get a photo from it into the local newspaper!<br />
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We brought Unplanned back to Salmon Arm in October for another showing for those who weren't able to make it to the previous showings or who wanted to see it a second time.<br />
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On November 5th we had our Annual General Meeting, with guest speaker Ben Matychuk from Campus Life Network. He shared information about the work the CLN does on campuses across the country, the methods of sharing the pro-life message with others, the responses they are getting, and the pro-life groups being started. He also spoke at King's Christian School in Salmon Arm.<br />
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Later in November we were able to send one of our members to the 'Change is in the Air 2019 National Pro-Life Conference' in Calgary. Many speakers were featured, including Cameron Cote, Laura Klassen, Christina Hagan, Natalie Sonnen, Alissa Golob, Mike Schouten, Justina Van Manen, Justin Van Maren, and others. She brought back full notes from all the workshops and speakers which are available for anyone who would like them! Please send us an email, or Facebook message if you are interested.<br />
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Thank you all for your continued support over the year. Without our members who volunteered, we would not have been able to put on these events and displays. We pray that minds and hearts were touched and that in this new year we will see an end to abortion.<br />
<br />Rachel Rowbottomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391415161365801287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617412014391078197.post-44469880564717863282019-09-05T13:09:00.000-07:002019-09-05T13:09:24.565-07:00Unplanned Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The truth about abortion is an ugly truth. That truth was made clear through the courage of Abby Johnson and her conversion. Unplanned had a happy ending, let's pray for many more happy endings.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(28, 30, 33); white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We had a great crowd, and people were touched by the movie. On Saturday we had around 90 people for each showing, and Sunday evening we had over 200 people come to see Unplanned. Here are some pictures from last night.</span></span><br />
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Join us for our annual Life Chain, which is held on the same day at over 200 locations across Canada. Life Chain is an easy way to get involved in pro-life activism. Show up for one hour to stand on the sidewalk with others who are not ashamed to be a public witness. We will provide you with a variety of signs to choose from, or you can get creative and make your own.</div>
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Rachel Rowbottomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391415161365801287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617412014391078197.post-37195000913483914922019-09-05T12:59:00.000-07:002019-09-05T12:59:05.718-07:00See Us At The Salmon Arm Fall Fair<br />
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Shuswap Pro-Life Society will be at the annual Salmon Arm Fall Fair, taking place September 6th, 7th, and 8th. Stop by our booth where we will have information and resources, a fetal development display, and free balloons, stickers, and pins! See you then.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;"> </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">Is Unplanned a 'propaganda' film based on lies and misinformation? It's a question that has been taking the internet by storm, and unanimously answered by the pro-choice community - YES! Even people who have never seen the film are quick to echo their disdain for the 'propaganda' film. I watched this film last week, and I wanted to address some of the concerns and give my honest opinion. There </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">may be some small spoilers – including what Abb</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">y </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">saw</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The biggest controversy fuelling the hate against Unplanned is whether or not Abby Johnson was present in an abortion of a 13-week old baby on the date of September 23rd 2009, and whether or not her conversion was based on a moral struggle or an opportunistic move to get back at her employers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Neither of these things are my biggest concern, and they shouldn't be yours either.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Do I care whether Abby Johnson is lying about her motives? Of course, it is wrong and hypocritical to lie. If you don't believe that lying is morally wrong, you should have no problem with this. Abby is the only one who knows her motives, and we will have to either take her word for it or believe the words of someone else who can never know her thoughts. Abby Johnson has shown sincere signs that she is pro-life, cares about babies in the womb, and is not doing this for the money. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> But does her motive make Unplanned misinformation propaganda? No. If you choose to believe that Abby is still secretly pro-choice and doing this all to get back at past employers, it doesn't change what she says she saw, or the intimate look at abortion that this film gives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;"> </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">T</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">he actual abortion is the selling point of this film. Did Abby Johnson assist in the abortion of a 13-week old baby in September 2009? You can read her response to the controversy <a href="https://thefederalist.com/2019/04/08/yes-really-see-ultrasound-guided-abortion-made-pro-life/">here.</a> Again, </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">w</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">ill we </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">ever have enough proof to convince everyone that this happened? </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">No. Large corporations that make money </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">from </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">a service </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">they sell, </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;"></span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">have </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">been known time and time again to lie when caught in a controversy - whatever industry they're in. </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">A quick google search will reveal </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">the many times this has happened</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">Planned Parenthood performs </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">332,757 </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">abortions a year </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">according to their data</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">, and they are profiting from that. If you think that they would willingly admit that Abby Johnson saw a baby fighting for its life, you need to do some reading up. </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">Planned Parenthood has been caught in a large number of scandals which they have covered up - from failing to report sexual abuse and trafficking, to selling baby parts and then claiming they never did. Abby was not allowed to take any records from </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">the clinic </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">with her when she left, so </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">of course, </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">she would not have them to confirm her story</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">.</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;"> It also makes perfect sense that PP would either not release the </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">data for that abortion, </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">or cover up those records to avoid controversy and loss of profit. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Either way, I still don't think these are the big questions to be asking. We can argue back and forth about the legitimacy about Abby’s story, and get nowhere, but is that really the whole point of the movie?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Here's a more important question. Is what Abby claims to have seen - a 13-week old baby moving away from and reacting to an abortion instrument - possible?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> If it isn't possible, then Abby’s story cannot be true. If it is possible, then although Abby's story could revolutionize the way we view fetal pain, the point is that it <i>happens, </i>not that Abby is a hero. If it is possible, it would make sense why most articles trying to debunk Abby's story don't mention or try to debunk what happened in the abortion, but rather deny there was such an abortion. If it is possible it would make sense why PP sued Abby on confidentiality grounds after she quit her job, and it would make sense that this film would be labelled as propaganda by the pro-choice crowd. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The technique being used is to distract people and move the focus away from the point of the film, and down the rabbit hole of Planned Parenthood vs Abby Johnson. Just as the pro-choice slogan “my body my choice” removes focus from the fact that we’re talking about a separate human being with its own body, the pro-choice backlash about Abby’s trustworthiness is removing focus from the whole point of her story – babies in the womb feel pain! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Can a 13-week old fetus move? This is the first question we need to ask.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> According to Baby Centre (a pro-choice pregnancy site) with reputable sources - a baby begins moving at <a href="https://www.babycenter.com/fetal-development-week-by-week">8 weeks</a>. By the 11th week, babies are kicking, stretching, and hiccupping. By the 12th week, a baby has reflexes and can curl their toes, open their fingers, and make sucking motions with its mouth. <i>A baby can also feel if you gently poke your tummy.</i> Movement cannot be felt by the mother until around 16 weeks, as at 13 weeks a baby is only the size of a pea pod.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On the website of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, a <a href="https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/uog.2740">study</a> can be found on fetal mobility. Data has shown that babies begin general movement at 8 weeks, as well as startling. Hiccuping, isolated limb movement, and sucking and swallowing all begin at 9 weeks. At 10 weeks, breathing movement, stretching, hand-face contact, jaw opening, head retroflexion, and head anteflexion all begin. At 11 weeks yawning begins, and at 14 weeks eye movement.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"startles and hiccups occur frequently during the first trimester, which led to descriptions such as those mentioned by Reinold25 (fluctuating movements at 8–12 weeks, strong and sudden movements at 13–16 "</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> So, can a baby at 13 weeks old react to and move away from an abortion instrument? Absolutely. The part of a baby's brain that controls movement will not fully form until late in the second trimester. Even at birth, control of movement is limited, and purposeful voluntary movements continue developing up until puberty. However, one would never argue that a newborn or seven-year-old cannot move just because they are not fully developed. There is clear proof that babies in the womb move. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Now, can a baby feel pain, or would it be a simple reflex that caused it to move away?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Let me ask you something. Why do babies suck their thumbs? As a reflex? No. Because they like the sensation that they feel. If a baby is sucking its thumb, it is feeling. If a baby can feel you poking your tummy at 12 weeks, it absolutely can feel a device that is suctioning it apart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Touch is the <a href="https://utswmed.org/medblog/sensory-development-utero/">first sense to form</a> in the womb. Sensory receptors develop on the face and have spread greatly by 13 weeks. Babies in the womb absolutely can feel. The question that is widely debated is how that feeling presents itself - is it pain, or is it just a sensation of touch? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "I<span style="background-color: white;">mportant neurobiological developments occur at 7, 18, and 26 weeks' gestation and are the proposed periods for when a fetus can feel pain... </span><span style="background-color: white;">Free nerve endings, the “alarm buttons,” begin to develop at about seven weeks' gestation</span><span style="background-color: white;">; projections from the spinal cord, the major “cable” to the brain, can reach the thalamus (the lower alarm) at seven weeks' gestation. </span><span style="background-color: white;">An intact spinothalamic projection might be viewed as the minimal necessary anatomical architecture to support pain processing, putting the lower limit for the experience of pain at seven weeks' gestation.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "stixgeneral" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white;">The first projections from the thalamus to cortex (the higher alarm) appear at 12-16 weeks' gestation. By this stage the brain's outer layer has split into an outer cortical rim, with a subplate developing below. The thalamic projections that develop from 12-16 weeks penetrate the subplate. Within the subplate, cortical afferents establish prolonged synaptic contacts before entering the cortical plate. The subplate is a “waiting compartment,” required for mature connections in the cortex... </span><span style="background-color: white;">The neuroanatomical system for pain can be considered complete by 26 weeks' gestation</span><span style="background-color: white;">" {</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1440624/" style="background-color: white;">source</a><span style="background-color: white;">}</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "stixgeneral" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 15.999099731445313px;"> Science doesn't have a clear answer. Most pro-life scientists and doctors say they can feel pain, most pro-choice scientists and doctors say they can't. We do know that sensory receptors have developed over much of the baby's body by 13 weeks. We do know that nerve endings begin to develop at 7 weeks, we know that projections from the spinal cord can reach the thalamus of the brain at 7 weeks. We know that projections from the thalamus to cortex of the brain appear at 12 weeks, and the subplot which is required for "mature connections" is already developing. We know that by 18 weeks a baby in the womb elicits stress responses to <a href="http://www.doctorsonfetalpain.com/fetal-pain-the-evidence/3-documentation/">painful stimulation</a>. We won't know for sure whether fetus feels pain the same way we do until science advances, but we know that it can feel something, and react to what they are feeling.</span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For the last several years we have been hosting a guest speaker in the month of May. This year we are happy to announce that Mike Schouten, Director of Advocacy ARPA, and We Need a Law will speak on the diminishing democracy, and how we can make our voices heard in the public square. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Christians are discriminated against when they openly stand up for truth and righteousness. This is especially important in this election year. Mr. Schouten will help us understand that political action requires a long view, an eternal perspective. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The ultimate goal is to bring back full protection for all pre-born children. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As Director of Advocacy for ARPA Canada, Mike Schouten educates, equips, and encourages members of Canada’s Christian churches for political action. Mike also serves as the Director of ARPA’s pro-life initiative, the We Need a Law Ccampaign. The goal of We Need a Law is to mobilize Canadians and persuade our political leaders to pass laws that protect children before birth. His goal for this campaign is to bury the status quo by helping to enact the first pro-life law this country has seen in 30 years. His ultimate goal is for Canada to have full legal protection for all pre-born children. </span><br />
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We are pleased to announce Hike For Life 2019! This will be the third Hike for Life in Salmon Arm. Join us at the Salmon Arm Wharf as we hike to raise funds and awareness for the right to life, from conception until natural death.<br />
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2018 has come and gone, and a new year is almost upon us! It has been a great year, and Shuswap Pro-Life Society is so thankful for all the support of our members.<br />
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Let's take a look back at all that we were able to accomplish with your help this year!<br />
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On May 3rd of this year, we hosted a Paster's Luncheon with Cameron Cote - the Western Director for the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform at the living Water's Church.<br />
Cameron also spoke at Five Corner's Church, to a large audience, about the Christian's responsibility in creating a culture of life. We were honoured to be able to have him as a speaker.<br />
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At the Salmon Arm Fall Fair - September 7th to 9th, Shuswap Pro-Life had a booth. We were able to present information on abortion, euthanasia, and the worth of life. Free balloons, stickers, and pins were available as well.<br />
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During the fair, we also had a lovely float in the parade, for the first time. There were many pro-life posters, and children riding on the floor, we also printed some pro-life teeshirts for this occasion. <br />
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On September 16th we hosted a documentary called 'Fatal Flaws' at the Salmar Classic Theatre. It featured testimonies and information about Euthanasia. We had a decent turn up, and a doctor was also there to answer questions afterwards.<br />
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On September 30th we had our annual life chain. There was a good turnout, despite it being a rainy and cold day. Thank you to everyone who joined us to give witness to the sacredness of life.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> On October 13th, we had the Hike For Life. It was a sunny and warm day, and we had hikers from 2 months old to 80 years old. Money was raised and shared with the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, and our own education projects. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> This year we also put up a new Billboard - which reads "Canada has no abortion laws" weneedalaw.ca</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Our last event of the year was our Annual General Meeting, November 13th, which feature Alissa Golob from 'Right Now'. Her presentation highlighted the importance of knowing the political process & its involvement </span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Thank you all for your support, without you, none of this would have been possible. We wish you a very Happy New </span></o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Year, and look forward to all that 2019 brings!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">We look back at the strong racism that was prevalent in society with disgust, wondering how others could look down on someone and think of them as less, just because of our differences. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">We wonder how anyone could have believed the lies of Nazi Germany, in thinking there could be a "perfect" human, and those with any sort of disability or weakness should be put to death for being "useless". But at the same time, our society is feeding us the same lies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <i> Society and individuals would be better off if children with disabilities are aborted. </i></span><br />
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Even though it isn't often said right out, it is believed by many. However, this statement is completely untrue.<br />
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Children with Down syndrome are being aborted too frequently, that there is talk of this syndrome being completely eradicated. Not because of some medical procedure, or fewer cases, but because these babies are being murdered. In many countries over 90% of them are aborted. And some people actually believe this is for the good of the child.<br />
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Why would someone believe that it is a good thing to murder someone because of how their brain works, or because they aren't "normal"? Well, down syndrome children are constantly being put into a box. They can't learn, they can't talk, they can't go to school, they can't get a job, they can't be <i>happy</i>. But they can! They can do all these things, and there are many cases where they have jobs, go to college or university, and even get married.<br />
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A <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21910246" target="_blank">study</a> was done on the Self-Perceptions from people with Down Syndrome. It found that 99% were happy with their lives, and 97% liked who they are.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"In our qualitative analysis, people with DS encouraged parents to love their babies with DS, mentioning that their own lives were good. They further encouraged healthcare professionals to value them, emphasizing that they share similar hopes and dreams as people without DS."</span></span></blockquote>
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We are the ones who have problems with Down Syndrome, not those with the syndrome. We have goals, ideals, and a guideline for success. We think that success looks like a high-paying job, being married by a certain age, and having a certain standard of beauty. But isn't it time to realize that happiness & compassion are more important than all those things?<br />
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To find out more about the day to day life of a child with Down Syndrome, and their family, we have interviewed the mother of a child with the syndrome.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">He enjoys and spends time playing with cars, 'reading', listening to music, radio, and audio stories. He also likes riding his bike and scooter, playing basketball with Special Olympics and other sports especially swimming.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Every child is a gift. Sometimes it is harder to see this until later.</span></div>
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When we read about events that degrade the value of life, such as euthanasia and abortion, we often think of them as something far away. These issues often aren't personal, close to home, and don't seem to affect us. But maybe they reach closer than we expect, into our very own neighbourhoods.</div>
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The death of Sally Scales caused a stir among Salmon Arm residents. She was among the first to be euthanized in the area. However, it isn't such an uncommon occurrence in BC anymore. "Medical Assistance in Dying" is becoming a more favourable option, as it is being portrayed as a positive thing. </div>
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After attending a meeting this past winter in which this subject was discussed by Dr Warren Bell, we decided to interview someone in the area who is familiar with Euthanasia. They work in the health-care field and are able to give us a better glimpse into the effects of this practice.</div>
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<b>Would you agree that Medical Assistance in Dying is being portrayed as almost a preferable alternative to natural death among the elderly/ill, and this is influencing their decisions? Have you witnessed a feeling of being a burden, useless, or pressure from family members having an impact on the decision of those who choose MAiD? </b></div>
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"Yes, there are many elderly people choosing MAiD as an option with fear seeming to be the driving factor. Families do have a lot to do with their decisions. I am seeing more and more people chose MAid as an alternative because they choose to "not be a burden" to anyone. It is extremely sad and hurts my heart when people say things like that, because having dedicated my life to caring for others, I cannot see a more rewarding way to spend my life than to know and honour these people. I have personally seen families have screaming matches over the family member being 'selfish for choosing this method', but it appears that these people in care had decided long before the family did."</div>
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<b>Have you ever seen elderly choosing Medical Assistance in Dying when not having a critical illness or severe pain, but just because they wanted to end their life and felt they were old enough to die? </b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> "It is uncommon for normal medications such as Morphine or Hydromorph (Hydromorphone) to be ineffective for people experiencing pain in hospital or facilities. I think it's a load of hogwash when people say otherwise. Someone close to me, who was at the end of their life, experienced pain in the hospital and they gave them Hydromorph and they were fine after that."</span></div>
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<b>Dr Bell also mentioned that people Dementia and Alzheimers are allowed to get MAiD. Are patients with these conditions unable to live happily and at least somewhat comfortable lives? </b></div>
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"If someone with Alzheimer's were to choose MAiD it would have to be in the early stages, as the law in Canada only allows for choices to be made under clear mind. You cannot have other people make the decision for you. So, essentially, you are robbing yourself of what could be years of life ahead of yourself."</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">How has the change in laws about MaiD impacted your career and affected you as a care-aid? Do you feel that you don’t have a choice or voice in the /MAiD situation, and have to complete jobs or be involved in things that make you uncomfortable?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> "As far as having a say in the MAiD process or my concerns, I have been told, "We work for the government when the government passes a law it becomes something we are mandated to follow. You and I may not agree with this process at all; however, I just ask that you do your job to the best of your ability and remind your co-workers to do the same.</span></div>
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That was stated to me on the first day, and I was asked to do care of the person before they died. I was not allowed to say no, and was reminded that if I liked my job and wanted to keep it, I would not cause a stir about a law that was now mandated. I have not attempted to speak with those in authority about the issue since.</div>
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On a personal level, I struggle with working at a facility that would house an act such as MAiD. My struggle is a lot about guilt and responsibility. I may not be the one 'pulling the trigger', but it feels just as bad knowing that someone else is doing it when I am in the same building. There is nothing to do but pray that the person dies a natural death and it has happened a number of times!</div>
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Another concern I wanted to address was about something stated regarding insurance papers. I had life insurance papers with a previous job, which stated that suicide within the first 2 years would make the insurance null and void. It was such an odd thing to have in the insurance papers, but now I finally get it! It makes me more than a little sick to my stomach to hear Dr Bell state that they change some information to say things like, "Died peacefully, from cancer-related causes, or some other disease."</div>
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His death has been one of the major pushes to bring about a review of the laws in Canada - in which the inclusion of minors, mentally ill, and those with Alzheimer's & dementia within MAiD guidelines - will be discussed. This review will be completed in December of this year. </div>
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Rachel Rowbottomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391415161365801287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617412014391078197.post-43606352491314005472018-03-02T15:06:00.000-08:002018-03-02T15:06:35.271-08:00Choosing Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Miko Ando isn't just an amazing figure skater, who was the first woman to land a quadruple jump in a competition. She isn't only a two-time World champion, or one of the participators of the Olympic torch relay for Japan.<br />
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She is also a mother.<br />
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Pressure came from the media and her career to abort the baby. It would be 'easier', and she could continue straight onto the olympics. However, Miko did not cower from difficulties.<br />
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Miko took a break from skating, and had her child, a little girl who she named <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Himawari which means </span>Sunflower. </span><br />
Since then, she has become a skating coach, a lifelong dream of hers, and a TV personality.<br />
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Although many women in society are pressured to abort, and told that having a child will ruin their career, Miko Ando shows that this is not the case. Having a child can be difficult, but it is always worth it. A child does not ruin your life, nor your career. As Miko can testify, your life continues, and your child will bring you joy and happiness.<br />
<br />Rachel Rowbottomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391415161365801287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617412014391078197.post-81906792142090087282018-02-19T17:53:00.000-08:002018-02-19T17:59:41.831-08:00Human Trafficking & Abortions<br />
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Human trafficking is one of the largest criminal businesses in the world. When we think of slavery and trafficking we think back to the transatlantic slave trade, but slavery is still very prevalent in today's society.<br />
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There are over 400,000 minors involved in involved in trafficking in the United States alone. With hundreds of thousand of women and children being trapped into this devastating trade so prevalent in North America, we ask ourselves how this is possible, and how it is so undetected and hidden.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> In the study, "<a href="http://www.annalsofhealthlaw.com/annalsofhealthlaw/vol_23_issue_1?pg=69#pg69" style="-webkit-transition: 0.25s; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.25s;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><em style="-webkit-transition: 0.25s; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.25s;">The Health Consequences of Sex Trafficking and Their Implications for Identifying Victims</em><span style="-webkit-transition: 0.25s; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.25s;"><span style="-webkit-transition: 0.25s; transition: 0.25s;"> </span></span><em style="-webkit-transition: 0.25s; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.25s;">in Healthcare Facilities</em></span></a>,"<span style="background-color: white;"> written by Laura J. Lederer and Christopher A. Wentzel, the experiences of sixty-six victims of sex trafficking are told</span><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Fifty five percent of these women, reported having an abortion, and over thirty percent reported have multiple abortions. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> These women went to multiple private doctors</span>, to abortion clinics, and hospitals, but were never asked about their situations. They were provided with contraceptives, abortion pills, and abortions, yet never questioned.<br />
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Many of those who should have helped them, changed records to make it seem like the girls were in no danger, so that they did not have to go through the "hassle" of reporting trafficking. There are long lists of stories of girls and women who told the abortion provider their situation, but were ignored and left in their horrific situations.<br />
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You may have also heard or seen the undercover videos exposing Planned Parenthood as covering up sex trafficking. The videos show them telling the 'pimp' that there are ways to have girls who are 14 and under have abortions without getting caught as being trafficked. She goes on to mention that there will be no problems, even if they are illegally trafficked into the country.<br />
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The undercover agents also spoke to a practitioner and clinical supervisor who confirmed that everything would be kept confidential, and that there were ways for underage sex workers to have abortions without it being reported.<br />
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Not only does PP support atrocities such as the murder of innocent children, and the health and mental problems that their mother subsequently face, they also cover up and aid in human trafficking.<br />
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February 22nd is Shine A Light On Slavery Day - although we should seek to fight for light and freedom every single day of the year, join us in making a special effort on this day to raise awareness and do something to help end these atrocities.<br />
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There are some wonderful organizations who are helping to end slavery, and bring hope and comfort to those trafficked. Feel free to check out their websites to learn more, and see how you can help.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">OCTOBER 5-- Today my life began. My parents do not know it yet, I am as small as a seed of an apple, but it is I already. And I am to be a girl. I shall have blond hair and blue eyes. Just about everything is settled though, even the fact that I shall love flowers.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">OCTOBER 19-- Some say that I am not a real person yet, that only my mother exists. But I am a real person, just as a small crumb of bread is yet truly bread. My mother is. And I am.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">OCTOBER 23-- My mouth is just beginning to open now. Just think, in a year or so I shall be laughing and later talking. I know what my first word will be: MAMA.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">OCTOBER 25-- My heart began to beat today all by itself. From now on it shall gently beat for the rest of my life without ever stopping to rest! And after many years it will tire. It will stop, and then I shall die.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">NOVEMBER 2-- I am growing a bit every day. My arms and legs are beginning to take shape. But I have to wait a long time yet before those little legs will raise me to my mother's arms, before these little arms will be able to gather flowers and embrace my father.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">NOVEMBER 12-- Tiny fingers are beginning to form on my hands. Funny how small they are! I'll be able to stroke my mother's hair with them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">NOVEMBER 20-- It wasn't until today that the doctor told mom that I am living here under her heart. Oh, how happy she must be! Are you happy, mom?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">NOVEMBER 25-- My mom and dad are probably thinking about a name for me. But they don't even know that I am a little girl. I want to be called Kathy. I am getting so big already.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">DECEMBER 10-- My hair is growing. It is smooth and bright and shiny. I wonder what kind of hair mom has.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">DECEMBER 13-- I am just about able to see. It is dark around me. When mom brings me into the world it will be full of sunshine and flowers. But what I want more than anything is to see my mom. How do you look, mom?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">DECEMBER 24-- I wonder if mom hears the whispering of my heart? Some children come into the world a little sick. But my heart is strong and healthy. It beats so evenly: tup-tup, tup-tup. You'll have a healthy little daughter, mom!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">DECEMBER 28-- Today my mother killed me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Thank you to </span>Heavensinspirations.com - where this poem was originally posted.</div>
Rachel Rowbottomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391415161365801287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617412014391078197.post-89016047009379691292017-12-14T18:43:00.000-08:002017-12-14T18:46:30.512-08:00Adopting An Addicted Baby<br />
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Police officer Ryan Holets found himself in this position on September 23rd. Ryan Holets lives in New Mexico with his wife and four children.<br />
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He was out on a theft call, and leaving a convenience store, when he saw a couple shooting up opioids. It was broad daylight, and the woman, Chrystal was very pregnant. He spoke to her, and found out that she was nearly eight months pregnant.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">“Why do you have to be doing that stuff, it’s going to ruin your baby,” </span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Holets asked Chrystal. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">She broke down in tears after hearing this, because she never wanted to abort her child. Ever since her teenage years, she's battled with addiction, and for the past two years she's been homeless. She spends up to $50 a day on heroin. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Holets drove to tell his wife, and she immediately agreed to adopting the child, although she was shocked. They had wanted to adopt for a while, not quite so quickly, but they knew it was the right time. After taking the addicted couple out for dinner, the Holets and Chrystal agreed to the adoption. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> </span>Rachel Rowbottomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391415161365801287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617412014391078197.post-59884088044444635182017-11-18T15:51:00.000-08:002017-11-18T15:55:21.150-08:00Pro-Life After Birth | Adoption Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pro-life is not <i>just </i>the belief that abortion is wrong. It doesn't mean that we <i>only</i> care about life in the womb. To be pro-life is to be for life in all stages of life, in the difficult times, and the easy times. It is to support those who are struggling in life, and be a helping hand for those who need it.<br />
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Many times abortion advocates say that we are hypocrites in our beliefs. That we force women to have their children, then don't care about them once they are born. That we don't help the poor, the starving, the orphans. But this is not true.<br />
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This month is adoption awareness month. Adoption is one of the choices that us pro-life people support. Here is a wonderful story about a family who chose adoption.<br />
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Christopher is a little boy with 4P-/Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome. He was born in Bulgaria, and lived in an orphanage where he was ignored and neglected, because he has special needs. When he was five years old, he weighed only 10 pounds 2 ounces, and was only 29 inches long.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1JGBUmOumSUOSypxKMOEH__fAMahACdIChUhL5wvoIWOu_wvyzp4QROJFfwacyi57xtaSJ6Tv4DAHcxTpZv24VaIsnkzYlGGYgg3dpVSthrt34yioommONman4OOtnqpj_OSIE3aG14/s1600/21272233_886596978163802_5361586933364803602_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1JGBUmOumSUOSypxKMOEH__fAMahACdIChUhL5wvoIWOu_wvyzp4QROJFfwacyi57xtaSJ6Tv4DAHcxTpZv24VaIsnkzYlGGYgg3dpVSthrt34yioommONman4OOtnqpj_OSIE3aG14/s400/21272233_886596978163802_5361586933364803602_n.jpg" width="300" /></a> Lynda Collicott saw a video of this little boy in 2014, and knew she had to do something. She and her family, who was already an adoptive family, decided to take the child in and adopt him as their own.<br />
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He was undernourished, and starved of attention. In fact, he didn't know how to respond to affection. He was used to be put aside, and ignored, so he would poke himself to pass the time.<br />
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You can read more about his progress on his facebook page - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bringchristopherhome/" target="_blank">A Life For Christopher</a>.<br />
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Thank-you to the Collicott family, and so many other adoptive families for taking in children who need homes, caring for them, loving them, and showing us what pro-life looks like.<br />
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Whether it is being kind to someone, helping others, standing up for those who don't have a voice, or adopting being pro-life is beautiful. During this month - adoption awareness month - reach out to someone who has adopted, and tell them just how inspiring they are! Also, consider whether adoption might be something that you and/or your family is called to do.<br />
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<br />Rachel Rowbottomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391415161365801287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617412014391078197.post-52594268731907118122017-11-03T19:36:00.003-07:002017-11-03T19:36:20.528-07:00Fetal Surgery | Spina Bifida <div class="addtoany_share_save_container addtoany_content_top" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; margin: 16px 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/23/health/fetal-surgery-spina-bifida.html" target="_blank">A team of surgeons performs experimental surgery on a fetus with spina bifida at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. A miniature telescope and camera are inserted into the mother’s uterus, above, after it is lifted from her body.<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: nyt-cheltenham-sh, georgia, "times new roman", times, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"> </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder" style="background-color: white; color: #999999; display: inline-block; font-family: nyt-cheltenham-sh, georgia, "times new roman", times, serif; font-size: 0.6875rem; line-height: 1rem; text-align: start;"><span class="visually-hidden" style="border: 0px; clip: rect(0px 0px 0px 0px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">Credit</span>Béatrice de Géa for The New York Times</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> This October, a surgery was performed on an unborn baby with spina bifida. The 'New York Times' posted the phenomenal photos of the surgery, taking place at the Houston based Texas Children's Hospital. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> The baby was 24 weeks old, and weighed less than two pounds. The condition was severe, causing damage to the backbone and spinal cord development. It was likely the baby would have paralysis, brain damage, and other complications if the condition was untreated. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Only 13 hospitals across the US perform this operation. 68% of babies diagnosed with spina bifida are aborted, but these surgeries have been performed since the 1990s. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr. Belfort, right, and a team of surgeons performing the experimental operation to mend Mrs. Royer’s fetus. Her recovery was difficult, but she feels surgery was the right choice.<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: nyt-cheltenham-sh, georgia, "times new roman", times, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;"> </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder" style="background-color: white; color: #999999; display: inline-block; font-family: nyt-cheltenham-sh, georgia, "times new roman", times, serif; font-size: 0.6875rem; line-height: 1rem; text-align: start;"><span class="visually-hidden" style="border: 0px; clip: rect(0px 0px 0px 0px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">Credit</span>Béatrice de Géa for The New York Times</span></td></tr>
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Termination was mentioned, and pushed, but luckily this baby's parents agreed not to abort him. It was seen that the baby could kick his legs, and that was a good sign. His mother said, <i>a person being unable to walk doesn't ruin the quality of their life</i>. We completely agree.<br />
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The decision was made to operate. Throughout the process, the doctors and parents acknowledged that this was a life, a fetus, a baby, <i>a person</i>.<br />
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She didn't change her mind. The surgery began. Anesthetic was given to the baby, witnessing to the fact the baby could feel pain. Video screens, and images helped guide the doctors and nurses and they got to work. <div>
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He is due January 14th 2018. We are looking forward to seeing him, and praying and hoping everything goes well.<br />
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This story is a wonderful testimony, and the photographs are amazing witness to life in the womb.<br />
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Another fetal surgery was performed on 23.5 week old Carter Hilton, a baby with the spina bifida. <span style="font-family: inherit;">He was the first to have the surgery at the <span style="background-color: white;">C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, at the University of Michigan. His parents said that it was an easy decision to make - surgery > abortion. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">He is now two years old, and his pa</span>rents are happier than ever about their choice to have the surgery. Although there are many difficulties in his life, he learning to walk, and is a happy child.<br />
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You can follow the story, and read updates at - <a href="http://babyhiltonspine.blogspot.ca/">http://babyhiltonspine.blogspot.ca/</a><br />
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Although spina bifida is disorder that causes a lot of difficulties in a person's life, and in many cases can cause an early death, 30-40s, it is not a reason or excuse to abort your baby.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Bob Vosburg was a sportswriter, father and husband. According to <a href="http://www.ncnewsonline.com/news/local_news/kayleen-cubbal-bob-vosburg-was-truly-one-of-a-kind/article_13d26c5a-6e0e-5bc1-9075-7c614fcfbded.html" target="_blank">Kayleen Cubbal</a>, "</span><span style="background-color: white;">Bob had four loves in his life — his family, his God, his work and sports." </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> He always knew he had a disability, but doctors didn't know what it was. As a child, he used leg braces and crutches. At 50 he began using a wheelchair. At 77 he learned that he had spina bifida. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> This didn't stop him in his life, from pursuing his passions, getting married, having a child, and changing lives. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> In 2013 at the age of 85, Bob passed away. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"> This all goes to prove that medical technology is advancing. But the value of live has always been the same. There will always be risks to life, but it is worth it. Bob was able to live a life of happiness despite his disability. Carter is growing, learning, and providing his family with joy. We can't wait to see what this new baby, due in January will do. Already making news, and raising awareness to the preciousness of life, we can't wait to see what this little baby boy, due in January will do. Whatever it is, i<i>t will be great. </i></span>Rachel Rowbottomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391415161365801287noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617412014391078197.post-71633611050053614722017-10-21T18:35:00.000-07:002017-10-21T18:51:34.489-07:00Down Syndrome & The Worth of A Life<br />
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Down syndrome is quickly disappearing. Not because of a "cure", or cases being rarer, but because children with this syndrome are being murdered.<br />
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Many people have looked at down syndrome people and thought, "They don't deserve to live. They don't have value. They aren't worth the trouble."<br />
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You might be wondering why this hasn't made big news, after all the murder of innocent children just because of their extra chromosome seems like a terrible nazi-like idea. Well, it has made big news, mostly positive light.<br />
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In Iceland, 85% of women chose to take the test to find out if their baby has down syndrome. Almost 100% of those women chose abortion. We find disturbing results looking at other countries. In France, there is a 96%, in the UK 92%, in the US 61-93% abortion rate for Down syndrome babies.<br />
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You might ask why women chose to kill their children if they are diagnosed with downs syndrome? This quote by Helga Sol Olafsdottir, an Icelandic counsellor for women with pregnancy complications makes the picture clearer.<br />
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Sorry to have to break it to you Helga, but murder is ending a life. You can reword murder, call it black and white, but it doesn't change the fact the abortion is murder. Aside from the horror of abortion itself, you are choosing to kill a child because they are different than you.<br />
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The poor mothers go into the clinics, afraid, worried, and completely uninformed. Instead of being encouraged, they are told about how horrible down syndrome is. They are told that their family will suffer if they keep the baby, the child itself will suffer.<br />
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They aren't taken to visit a family who has a down syndrome child. They aren't given resources. Instead, they have to sit and listen while the abortion process is explained. They call the child retarded and mongoloid. They said the child will not be happy, all the while pressing for abortion.<br />
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Compare those words to Helga's words. "We ended a possible life that may have had a huge complication... preventing suffering for the child and for the family." Sounds very similar to - "if systematically executed represents the most humane act of mankind. It will spare millions of unfortunates undeserved sufferings..."<br />
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Of course, there are difficulties in raising a down syndrome child. But they will grow into beautiful human beings with value and worth. Parents with children with this syndrome call it a blessing. These people bring joy and laughter into the world, and they are kinder than many "regular" people.<br />
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Pablo Pineda earned a bachelor degree in educational psychology, won the best actor of the year in 2009 at the "San Sebastian International Film Festival", as well as the acting Silver Shell award. He is also a writer and speaker. </div>
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Chris Burke is an actor in many tv shows and movies, and has won a Golden Globe.</div>
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Models, speakers, writers, actors, athletes, comedians, counsellors, business owners... Down syndrome people can be and are them.<br />
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And even if they aren't successful in business, sports, or career wise, down syndrome children are still successful. They feel joy. They see the beauty in little moments. They bring laughter to others' lives and touch their hearts. They have compassion.<br />
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We can learn a lot from them, as they can be much more successful than us, who get so caught up in the worries and pressures of this life that we forget to stop and just take a moment to appreciate things around us. <i>Who are we to say their lives aren't worth as much as ours?</i><br />
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Despite what planned parenthood and abortion advocates would have us believe, 79% of parents of down syndrome children say that their outlook on life was more positive because of their children.<br />
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Lies are being told to us from the media, magazines, planned parenthood, celebrities, and so many other places. We hear that lives are worthless because of an extra chromosome. We hear that the lives of those with down syndrome are filled with suffering and sorrow. But these are just that, lies.<br />
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So whether you are a parent of a down syndrome child, a mother considering abortion, a down syndrome person, anyone, don't believe the lies. Although they may be packaged slightly differently, they are still the same lies being taught that Hitler believed.<br />
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You and I have worth, and so do babies, children, and adults with down syndrome.Rachel Rowbottomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391415161365801287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617412014391078197.post-37213625254090009182017-10-18T19:44:00.000-07:002017-10-18T19:48:46.437-07:00Shuswap Life Chain | Photos Looking out the window on Sunday October 1st, the prospects seemed gloomy. Dark clouds loomed, and rain pounded on the roof. Standing on the side of the highway with a sign did not seem an appealing way to spend the afternoon. How many people would show up?<br />
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Driving to Fletcher Park to meet with the others, the clouds began to clear away, and the sun came out. The cool air began to warm, as people began to show up, a few at a time, to pick up their signs.<br />
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By the time 2:30 had rolled around, we had a large crowd of over seventy people ready to head to the Trans Canada Highway, and stand for life.</div>
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All along the highway, children, teens, and adults stood with their signs - raising awareness of both the value of life, and the sad consequences of abortion.</div>
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We want to give a big thank-you to everyone who came to Shuswap Life Chain 2017! Every little bit of support helps, and we are so glad that you are passionate about raising awareness with us.<br />
A big thanks to the organizers as well! We hope to see you all again next year.</div>
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<br />Rachel Rowbottomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391415161365801287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617412014391078197.post-59038083654914654322017-09-08T15:22:00.000-07:002017-09-08T15:22:15.955-07:00Hike For Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Bring family and friends, or just yourself, and join us as we walk and raise awareness of the value of life. Hike for Life takes place on September 23rd, at 9:30 AM. We meet at the Salmon Arm Wharf, hike to Mcquire Lake, and loop back.<br />
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Proceeds go to the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, and Shuswap Pro-Life Society. For more information, contact Kelsey at 250-295-2146.<br />
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Please print and fill out the pledge form - linked below, and help raise money for this important cause.<br />
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