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Do This Survivor A Favor
Don’t Go Komen Pink For Me

October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is a tough month for me and many other informed survivors. This year, however, the pink forces are arriving earlier than ever. As an almost thirteen-year breast cancer survivor, it would seem that the colorful efforts by Susan G Komen and other groups would warm my heart. By all appearances, they portray their activities and...

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Designs by Birgit In The Spotlight

It was my recent honor to be interviewed by Voices for Life blogger, Patricia Dowling. She sought to delve into another hat I wear on social media – proprietor of (pro-life) Designs by Birgit. There I create memes in an effort to win hearts for the unborn through information and  a soft touch. There are 650+ pro-life designs (and counting)...

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Fathers Day Without Dad

Smiling childhood photos with Dad and tributes to him are filling social media as we head into Fathers Day weekend. Yet sometimes the ideal set forth by a day of celebration is not reflected in your personal reality. The picture perfect vision of a Dad, standing by you from the moment of your birth may not be a part of...

mother's day

Happy Mother’s Day, I Miss You!

Mother’s Day is a time of great joy for many. It is a time for mothers to cherish motherhood and for children to remember their mothers. It is a time when fathers honor the mother of their children and when we all honor our grandmothers, aunts, sisters, and woman friends. It is also a time of sadness for some –...

valentine

Saint Valentine: 50 Hail Marys for Chastity

Films such as 50 Shades of Grey portray the mistaken idea that love is about lust, deviance, and self gratification. The celebration of Saint Valentine and chastity have taken a back seat to a more secular approach to love. Genuine love revolves around commitment and mutual respect. Marriage is about helping each other and your children to heaven.

chastity

The Connection Between Saint Valentine and Chastity

  A third century martyr, Saint Valentine , was known for being a kind-hearted priest who helped the persecuted Christians. As the patron saint of love, young people, and marriage, the day named for him is hardly a time for lust or a selfish concept of affection. Yet, in typical secular fashion, the Catholic feast day of this saint has been hijacked...

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No Girl Scout Cookies for Me!

Although those fresh faced Girl Scouts selling cookies are not at fault, the Girl Scouts have some very bad associations. There is danger for these girls, too, as Planned Parenthood is involved. It is better to use caution and research when deciding on which causes to support.