PARENTING FREEDOM

Carol | March 14, 2012

One in ten men say it’s OK to hit a woman if she makes him angry: Alberta survey
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/03/13/1-in-10-men-says-its-ok-to-hit-a-woman-if-she-makes-him-angry-alberta-survey/

“Nearly one in 10 Alberta men believes it’s OK to physically assault a woman if she does something to make him angry.”

“That’s one of the startling findings of a recent survey examining men’s attitudes toward domestic violence…”

“Fifty-two per cent of men surveyed said they believe a woman can leave a violent relationship if she really wants to, while only 52 per cent disagreed with the statement, ‘If a woman wears provocative clothing, she’s putting herself at risk for rape.’”

“Thirteen per cent of the survey respondents said domestic violence is not as serious if it results from people getting so angry they temporarily lose control. And eight per cent, nearly one in 10 of the men surveyed, did not agree that it’s never acceptable to physically assault a woman if she did something to incite the anger.”

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Carol | March 4, 2012

“Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” James 4:14

Five For Fighting – 100 Years

100 Years ~ Five For Fighting

I’m fifteen for a moment
Caught in between ten and twenty
And I’m just dreaming
Counting the ways to where you are

I’m twenty-two for a moment
And she feels better than ever
And we’re on fire
Making our way back from my house

Fifteen…. There’s still time for you
Time to buy and time to lose
Fifteen… There’s never a wish better than this
When you only got a hundred years to live

I’m thirty-three for a moment
Still the man, but you see, I’m a they
A kid on the way, babe
A family on my mind

I’m forty-five for a moment
The sea is high
And I’m heading into a crisis
Chasing the years of my life

Fifteen… There’s still time for you
Time to buy and time to lose yourself
Within a morning star

Fifteen… I’m all right with you
Fifteen… There’s never a wish better than this
When you only got a hundred years to live

Half time goes by
Suddenly you’re wise
Another blink of an eye
Sixty-seven is gone
The sun is getting high
We’re moving on…

I’m ninety-nine for a moment
And time for just another moment
And I’m just dreaming
Counting the ways to where you are

Fifteen…. There’s still time for you
Twenty-two…. I feel her too
Thirty-three…. You’re on your way
Every day’s a new day

Fifteen…. There’s still time for you
Time to buy and time to choose, hey
Fifteen…. There’s never a wish better than this
When you only got a hundred years to live

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Carol | March 2, 2012

I haven’t been this affected by a death in quite some time. I feel so sad. There are so very few leaders on our side.

I remember Breitbart telling the audience at CPAC that he was so busy talking and sharing with people that he didn’t take time to shower and clean up before his speech (which would be available for millions to see on the internet). That showed me his passion and his priorities.

I found this family photo online which was taken a few years ago. May God comfort and provide for his dear family.

I was so looking forward to Breitbart’s leadership during this election season. What a terrible loss. I watched many of the tributes to him today, with everyone mentioning his powerful courage and enthusiasm.

Jonah Goldberg pointed out that Breitbart “truly loved the fight … One of his favorite pastimes was to retweet all of the hate that people threw at him because he considered it a badge of honor.”

When nasty comments are directed at me, I give them little consideration in order to protect myself. Maybe the next time somebody tells me I’m going to hell because I don’t beat my kids, I’ll collect it under a category called “Badge of Honor”. Maybe the next time I am mocked with filthy disdain for having and homeschooling five children, I’ll consider it a pat on the back.

Of all the wonderful comments by all of the great conservative leaders, I found these words by Congressman Louie Gohmert to be among the most touching, especially the ending.

Rep. Louie Gohmert Pays Tribute to Andrew Breitbart

“Thank you dear God, for the gift of Andrew Breitbart. We wish we could have kept him longer, but thank you for this marvelous gift.”

That’s also a good way to look at my baby whom I lost before birth.

I think Breitbart’s legacy will be one that inspires courage and passion. I think the thousands who have been touched by his life and saddened by his death will stand up for the truth. We will stand a little straighter, and a little taller – a little louder, and a little stronger.

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to WAR…

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Carol | February 14, 2012

The Duggars are back tonight. I’m not looking forward to the miscarriage scenes, but I will watch. It is difficult after having experienced a miscarriage myself.

Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar Go It Alone in New York
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20570050,00.html

“I am still sad in the fact that we miss our Jubilee, but we don’t grieve as those who have no hope. I am thankful for everything that we have to remember her. She is in our hearts.”

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For more on this topic, choose from the following:
Miscarriage ~ Bible Verses ~ Blog Posts

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Carol | January 8, 2012

The liberal media has been attacking Rick Santorum and his wife regarding how they coped with the death of their infant child who died a couple hours after birth. The media found it strange that the parents held their baby and took her home for some private family time after she passed away… Do those in the liberal media ever notice what our culture does after a death?! Around here, a person dies, and then the following day, the dead body is displayed in an open coffin with hundreds of visitors going by, often commenting on how good the person looks. There may be another wake the next day, and finally, the day after that, the person is given a funeral and burial. That is the custom, and people who have experienced a death in the family often comment that wakes and funerals are very helpful for those who are mourning.

Here are two stories from people who have experienced a devastating loss similar to the Santorum family.

Rick Santorum’s baby–and mine.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/rick-santorums-baby–and-mine/2011/03/04/gIQA0uH1eP_blog.html

Our bereavement is our own
Jessica Heslam has a message for critics of Santorum’s mourning
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/columnists/view.bg?articleid=1393932&format=text

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Carol | December 17, 2011

After every miscarriage, parents wonder, “Why? Why did our baby have to die?”

If we are ever given a glimpse of the answer to that question, I think it is in the case of precious Jubilee Shalom Duggar. She died, so her perfect little hand and her tiny feet could be seen by people everywhere around the world. Her testimony was in her humanity. She reminded us that every single one of us used to be that fragile and vulnerable. Her little life may have been all too brief, but indeed, “There is no foot too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world.” Her imprint is huge. She may be instrumental in helping to turn around the acceptance of the travesty of “choice”. Every day, thousands of little babies, just like Jubilee, are discarded like trash. They are sacrificed on the altar of convenience. May the Holy Spirit move in the hearts and minds of all who hear about the passing of Jubilee Duggar and see her tiny hand and feet. May their eyes be opened to the truth and as a result, act to protect all little ones like her.

Jubilee Shalom Duggar

Duggar Family Takes Controversial Photos of Stillborn Baby Girl
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/duggars-take-heartbreaking-pictures-with-stillborn-baby-girl/

Duggars hold memorial service for tiny baby Jubilee; photos stir controversy
http://www.jillstanek.com/2011/12/duggars-hold-memorial-service-for-tiny-baby-jubilee-photos-stir-controversy/

“[O]ne of the pictures gives a look at the fetal corpse’s tiny feet on the hand of… Michelle Duggar.”

The lefty media cannot accept the humanity of the unborn. Can you believe they called precious Jubilee a fetal corpse! She is a mother’s child! How dare you!!

And thank you, Amy Duggar, for sharing Jubile’s photos with the world, even though it was not the way the family had intended. You did not make a mistake.

Celebrating the Brief Life of My Precious Unborn Baby
http://unbornbabyjournal.com/river.html

Comforting Bible Verses Following Death (Miscarriage Stillbirth, Death, etc.)
http://parentingfreedom.com/2009/04/16/comforting-bible-verses-following-death-miscarriage-stillbirth-death/

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Carol | December 8, 2011

Sad news: Michelle Duggar miscarries 20th baby
http://www.jillstanek.com/2011/12/sad-news-michelle-duggar-miscarries-20th-baby/

Michelle Duggar Miscarries
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20552173,00.html

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Carol | October 15, 2011

Study: Misdiagnosed Miscarriages Resulting in Unintentional Abortions
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/study-misdiagnosed-miscarriages-resulting-in-unintentional-abortions/

“Some women seeking reassurance with pain or bleeding in early pregnancy may be told that they have had a miscarriage, and choose to undergo surgical or medical treatment when the pregnancy is in fact healthy.”

Fears hundreds of healthy babies are being aborted every year simply because of scan blunders
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2048911/Fears-hundreds-women-aborting-healthy-babies-scan-blunders.html#ixzz1ar6A5cJY

In the UK, “[...] they estimated that errors could lead to 400 women with healthy pregnancies being wrongly told their baby has died each year.”

That is one reason why I stayed away from the doctor or hospital until my miscarriage was complete – about two weeks. (THIS IS NOT ADVICE FOR YOUR SITUATION.)

This topic reminds me of why I refuse ultrasounds during all my pregnancies. Not only because I think it is a risk to the baby, but because of the risk of getting a false positive or “questionable” ultrasound result. For me, that would cause the ultimate stress and worry – something I couldn’t bear for the remainder of the pregnancy. I don’t believe in borrowing trouble. I have zero regrets about refusing ultrasounds, and my doctors were fine with it.

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Carol | September 10, 2011

I love the photos Kelle shares of her family.
http://www.kellehampton.com/

I was saddened when I heard of her heartbreak.

Hoping, Dreaming, Planning
http://www.whattoexpect.com/blogs/word-of-mom/hoping-dreaming-planning

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Carol | August 11, 2011

Keeping one twin to love, cherish, and nurture while poisoning the other twin to shrivel and eventually be discarded in a garbage disposal at the twins’ momentous birth.

The Two-Minus-One Pregnancy
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/14/magazine/the-two-minus-one-pregnancy.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss&pagewanted=all

“‘This is bad, but it’s not anywhere as bad as neglecting your child or not giving everything you can to the children you have…’” So reasons the aborting mother.

“The procedure, which is usually performed around Week 12 of a pregnancy, involves a fatal injection of potassium chloride into the fetal chest. The dead fetus shrivels over time and remains in the womb until delivery…”

“‘In a society where women can terminate a single pregnancy for any reason — financial, social, emotional — if we have a way to reduce a twin pregnancy with very little risk, isn’t it legitimate to offer that service to women with twins who want to reduce to a singleton?’”

“‘In an odd way, having more choices actually places a much greater burden on women, because we become the creators of our circumstance, whereas, before, we were the recipients of them. I’m not saying we should have less choices; I’m saying choices are not always as liberating and empowering as we hope they will be…’”

“If the fetuses are different sexes, some doctors ask the parents which one they want to keep…”

“‘I’m very grateful that we had this option at our disposal, that it can be done safely and in a legal way, but it was very difficult for both of us. I still wonder, Did we choose the right one? — even though I wasn’t the one who chose. That idea, that one’s gone and one’s here, it’s almost like playing God. I mean, who are we to choose? Even as it was happening, I wondered what the future would have been if the doctor had put the needle into the other one…’”

Let’s kill this one! No, this one! Let’s kill both!
Choices, choices, choices…

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