Kathy Ireland stands up for the Unborn...

Supermodel Kathy Ireland on why she is pro-life:

"My entire life I was pro-choice — who was I to tell another woman what she could or couldn’t do with her body? But when I was 18, I became a Christian and I dove into the medical books, I dove into science," Ireland told Tarts while promoting her insightful new book "Real Solutions for Busy Mom: Your Guide to Success and Sanity."

"I called Planned Parenthood and begged them to give me their best argument and all they could come up with that it is really just a clump of cells and if you get it early enough it doesn’t even look like a baby. Well, we’re all clumps of cells and the unborn does not look like a baby the same way the baby does not look like a teenager, a teenager does not look like a senior citizen. That unborn baby looks exactly the way human beings are supposed to look at that stage of development. It doesn’t suddenly become a human being at a certain point in time," Ireland argued. "I’ve also asked leading scientists across our country to please show me some shred of evidence that the unborn is not a human being. I didn’t want to be pro-life, but this is not a woman’s rights issue but a human rights issue."

See the entire article here.

You can also see Ireland talking about her pro-life position with Mike Huckabee here.

Window on the Womb...

(Baby Chamberlain at 18 weeks)

I am awestruck every time I see photos of babies before they're born. The latest advance in ultrasound imaging is the 3D and 4D technology which allows one to see an actual multi-dimensional photograph and video of the child. It's just incredible and in Crisis Pregnancy Centers that have them, is the number one reason that a woman will decide to let her child live!

It seems to me that in spite of much of the Scientific world's great effort to replace God, it instead is becoming progressively more excellent at revealing the fingerprint of the Divine Creator. To be able to see a child's features, facial expressions, actions, and even hair before birth is a life-altering experience!

Today, I have the extreme pleasure of introducing one of the newest members of our Handmade for Life community! Her name is Chamberlain and she is 18 weeks old (pre-born), weighs 1/2 a pound and is about as long as a Snicker's candy bar. She can already do many things including opening and closing her eyes!



Chamberlain's mommy is the creative force behind Baruch's Lullaby on Etsy and a passionate lover of Life.
On Mother's Day in 2003 after a long and terrible illness, she miscarried a baby in the 12th week of pregnancy. They named him Baruch (bahr-ook) which means "blessing" in Hebrew, knowing that a life cut short is still a life and still a blessing, no matter how brief.

Her creative work is absolutely delightful. Beautiful and full of life and color. I challenge you to visit her shop and find something you wouldn't love to own or give! The icing on the cake is that she gives 30% of every sale to the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Anchorage, Alaska! Another great opportunity to show your love of Life even when shopping!

I am so grateful to the crew at Baruch's Lullaby for sharing their newest blessing with us. And I encourage everyone to take advantage of this great technology and encourage others to do the same. It is a tremendous way to grow in love and knowledge of the child and his or her Creator!





www.baruchslullaby.etsy.com
http://www.baruchslullaby.blogspot.com/

Rosey Baby...

The handmade community is particularly suited to building up the culture of life. Why? Because all artists/crafters know the difference between a disposable (cheap) box store item and a product that is the product of love and time and care...The work of our own hands. It is a question of Value. And the WalMart item is more likely to be viewed as disposable...We can get another for a buck. The handmade item is often irreplaceable, one-of-a-kind, and made with much attention and love.

God doesn't create throw-away babies. They are His precious handiwork. One-of-a-kind, not mass-produced. He wants us to appreciate and love His babies, to care for them gently and uphold their beauty for generations to come.

A few months ago, I stumbled upon this darling pro-life onsie from Rosey Baby. The shop announcement reads: Rosey Baby...Expressing that Every Life is a Miracle!

Well done, Rosey Baby! Thanks for sharing your blessings with us!

'Handmade for Life' Basket Raffle...

I have been getting a tremendous response from pro-lifers in the handmade community who want to contribute to my local pregnancy center fundraiser. I sent out an appeal for handcrafted items to be included in a basket to be raffled off...And I have not been disappointed! I am eager for the collection to come together so that I can share photos and information about these generous artists!

The deadline for contributions is February 20th...I'll keep you posted!

Artists who have contributed so far...

Matt's Crafty Wife
The Goblin Tree
I Am Blessed
Noah's Landing Art
Suejay's Clay
Carol's Glass Creations
New Vintage
Totally Crosses
Greetings that Grow
Wordz of Life
Sew Artsy
Matic Studio
Sue Runyon Designs
Mum Mum's Crafts
Maine Coast Creations
Abba's Girl
Cherry's Creations
Helen's Harvest
Sewmelody

Beginnings...

This blog began as a little nudge in the back of my soul that told me I wasn't doing enough to speak up for the unborn. When President Obama took office and immediately began implementing the anti-life policies that he promised he would, that nudge became an uncomfortable pinch...And then a shove...And then a shout!

It is my hope to use this medium as a way to build up a culture of Life using the gifts that God has given us in the work of our hands. 'Handmade' has an overlooked and underestimated value in the building up of a healthy culture. It is perhaps somewhat similar to the way that life has become a throwaway commodity. We use and toss...

But the work of our own hands has value that can't be purchased at a big box store. How much more value has the work of the hands of the Creator of Life itself?

I pray that the direction this simple work goes will be directed by His hand. I dedicate it to the Divine Artist. Let us begin!