Getting Busy

I’m getting very busy with many good things. I’m working to offset things that have come about with the election results. It’s time for us to get busy!

I’ll try to do a full update in the next day or two. Time constraints don’t allow for a big update today, but I promise it will be soon.

Until then, please consider a donation or child sponsorship through Compassion. This will bless a child and family that have limited options and lift your heart at the same time!

Additionally, please prayerfully consider a donation to a local pregnancy center that supports women with an unplanned pregnancy … and that supports them throughout the pregnancy and the early years of parenthood. We are supporting Hope Pregnancy Center in south Oklahoma City, OK. There’s more information HERE and a financial donation may be made HERE.

I’m praying for each of you daily.

Your Friend,

Shelly

NIV

31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.

What Do You See?

What is it that you see in the picture below? Look closely … what is it that you see?

This is a picture of *Sam* undergoing surgery before he was born. He is at 21 weeks gestation in this picture. He is reaching from his mother’s womb to grasp the finger of the surgeon.

Is this a blob of tissue? Or, is this a living baby? Is this child worthy of protection? Does he have any human rights?

Thankfully, this particular child had surgery and was born normally several months later. His parents welcomed him into a loving home. The physicians and nurses worked tirelessly to save his life.

How is it, that children at the same gestation, or even full term gestation, are sacrificed by a *choice* … a choice for death. Why is it that these innocents have no rights of life or protection? What will your vote approve … life or death?

What About The Elderly

Did my grandmother below lose her human right to life just because she was elderly?

My relatives in IL felt that she did lose that right and that they had the right to schedule her death. You can read more about this tragedy in the FOR LIFE section above.

How is it that in today’s society, many feel that convenience takes priority to someone else’s right to live??? What are we choosing?

Giving

I implore you to give to others. Give to the needy, the poor, those in need of help and protection. Put your money where your heart is! Put your vote to help those who are being denied life!

Give your vote to help these that have no voice. Please. And, give your money to help all those in need. Obama supports euthanasia and abortion by choice at ANY stage of pregnancy. Sen. McCain opposes both!

Please use your vote to help others have the life that they deserve. Please.

Your Friend,

Shelly

NIV

Proverbs 3:27

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.

Proverbs 16:25

There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

I cannot improve on these words or sentiments, so please read the post HERE.

May we all continue in prayer for our country…

Your Friend,

Shelly

Matthew 25:40

“The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’”

and

I pray for our country and for each and every person to vote as God directs their heart. I pray that hearts are softened and that the innocent are protected with our votes.

Your Friend,

Shelly

NIV

Psalm 82:3

He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me?” declares the LORD.

I’m at a loss. I cannot understand. Where do you stand? What are we approving?

Please watch this to the end, too.

I cannot understand how any issue could be more important than this.

With prayer for all of us,

Shelly

P.S. Thankfully, while listening to the radio today, THIS was the bright spot of my day. The good news is at the end of the announcement.

NIV

Psalm 90:12

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Job 42:5

My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you

Psalm 18:6

In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.

On The Issue of Life

In our current situation, what is the most pressing priority of Obama if he is elected as president of the US? Please listen to his words!

Good to know that more death of the innocent is his first priority.

Obama on Redistribution of Wealth from a 2001 interview:

Informative. Definitely.

Obama and his support of Raila Odinga:

Frightening.

Thoughts

So, Obama’s very first priority as president is to make sure partial birth abortions are widespread. Amazing, especially considering that even Naral.org (the radical pro -abortion group) declined to voice support of partial birth abortion!

Obama suggested to Joe the Plumber that he supported spreading Joe’s wealth around and increasing taxes on small business, the backbone of America.

And finally, Obama’s support and campaigning for a man in Kenya, Odinga, that called for violence when he lost Kenya’s presidential election is frightening. Did you notice that Obama and Odinga have the same campaign mantra?

How have so many people been impressed with Obama? How do they reconcile voting for a man that has the death of infants as his first priority if elected?

In summary, what could anyone want that is more important than protecting the lives of the unborn, the survivor’s of abortion, the disabled, the sick, or the elderly?

I pray earnestly that our Heavenly Father will wake our hearts and minds … and that we vote according to what we know to be right in our hearts.

Your Friend,

Shelly

NIV

Deuteronomy 30:19-20

19 This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live 20 and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him.

Life or Death …

So, you’re sick of political stuff. I understand. However, we CAN NOT just let things happen and turn a blind eye to what is happening. Your vote can make the difference! Your vote will make your voice heard and it may save lives. It is THAT important.

Not all democrats are the same.

Joe Lieberman (D) on the Terri Schiavo case:

And Barrack H. Obama (D) on the Terri Schiavo case:

Just like his view on abortion, the hideous practice of partial birth abortion and voting to prevent medical care for infants that have survived an abortion, he is again on the side of death.

If there is ever even the smallest doubt, how could you ever vote to allow death in ANY situation?

Most of his cult-like following (see THIS LINK to really be amazed and worried) ignores this most important issue. What, tell me, WHAT is more important than protecting the life of the innocent, the babies, the elderly, the disabled, or the sick?

John McCain (R) on Life:

The difference is this clear.

Even if you’re tired of the *political stuff*, it is our responsibility to be an informed voter. Please protect those that have no voice. We must protect those that are sacrificed for convenience.

Please hang in there with me. I would never have believed what happened to my grandmother was legal (click the FOR LIFE tab above for details) … or approved of by any person. But, some seem to always choose death over life. Your vote will matter.

Your Friend,

Shelly (I’ll have another update tomorrow)

NIV

Psalm 37:3 - 5

3 Trust in the LORD and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

4 Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart.

5 Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him and he will do this:

*Note: I will be making daily updates for the next several days, so check back daily.

Thankful

We got our sponsorship packet today! We’ve begun sponsoring a child in Tanzania through Compassion. (See the *Be A Hero* tab above.) We are now officially the sponsors of 5 year old Masudi. His native tongue is Swahili. His favorite activities are rolling a hoop, soccer and playing with cars. He has a birthday coming up next month and he’s adorable!

We are blessed beyond measure to help this little one. He lives in an HIV/AIDS affected area where so many are in such great need. We are also helping by supporting Compassion’s AIDS Initiative with monthly donations.

Tomorrow we’ll be writing our first letter to Masudi. We hope it is the beginning of a very long relationship and that we can continue to provide assistance whenever we see a need. It takes so little, to help so very much, for those in such need.

Please consider joining in sponsoring a child. The cost is minimal, but the reward is great.

Consider This

I’ve been shocked and amazed at the vile reactions to Gov. Sarah Palin. They have gone way beyond political to extremely offensive, cruel, and even attacking her daughter and her small son. Why?

I’ve pondered this with curiousity, concern, and pain in my heart. I tried to make sense of it on some level.

Then I saw this insightful article and I think it addresses the reaction very well. The pain of those missing must be unbearable for those responsible.

The article addresses the abortion issue and all the tremendous pain involved on every side. I think the same could probably apply for those that have chosen involuntary euthanasia for an innocent family member.  The burden they bear must be great.

In my personal extended family situation (see above tab *For Life*), please join me in praying that I can see the broken humaness and need of forgiveness in my family members. I need to be reminded they have a heavy load to bear now and are in need of forgiveness … above and beyond the involuntary euthanasia they chose for a loved one.

Who Is Missing?

Your vote may make a big difference!

Whether by euthanasia or abortion … who may be missing from our lives?

Prayer

I pray for each of you daily to be blessed beyond measure, to find joy every day, and to know your Heavenly Father in a very real way.

I also pray that each of us will vote not for our personal wants, but vote to address the *needs* of others … including protecting the lives of the helpless, the defenseless, and the innocent.

Your Friend,

Shelly

NIV

Matthew 25:40

“The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’

Psalm 139:13

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

The Issue of the US Economy

What has caused our current economic downturn? Who has benefited?
Please watch this video in its entirety. Just pause or replay if it moves too quickly at any time.

The Issue of Education

McCain:

Obama:

See the difference in these issues? They are important!

Please, join me in prayer for our country and each individual voter as this election approaches.

Your Friend,

Shelly

NIV

1 Corinthians 1:25

For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.

Please view the video below in its entirety.

Do you want *this man* as our leader? Where is his heart?

Please join me in working for our nation’s young, old, and disabled. Please join me in prayer, too.

Your Friend,

Shelly

NIV

Mark 9:37

“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”