I still have Part Two of “Love is in the Air” pending, but a rush edit job came my way and pushed blogging aside. An editor requested a past client’s full manuscript. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the one I had edited, so I’m doing a full book edit in four days. Whew! Pray that “B” will make a sale on this one!
Kids are being extremely supportive. I asked them if they were up for Mom being glued to the computer before I accepted. “Angel” said yes, but what does she know? She’s not even three yet. Today she said she wanted to sit in my lap, so I pulled her up. She pointed at my laptop: “I want all of it!”
And finishing up the last minute details for OCW. :-} (I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!) *nervous laugh* I’m not overwhelmed … I’m not overwhelmed …
Don’t want to miss telling you about two interesting, and related, news items. First, there’s an interesting book coming down the pipeline. Here’s the scoop from Publishers Lunch.
YA author (and son of Anna Quindlen) Chris Krovatin’s book about the family dynamics that unfold when pro-life extremists hold hostage a prominent pro-choice columnist in her home, along with her husband and grown sons, and one of the sons kills the gunman and goes to trial, bringing out the political and legal tensions around the question of when is it defensible to take a life, to Diane Salvatore at Broadway, for publication in Fall 2011, by Amanda Urban at ICM (World).
While I’m sure it’s conclusion won’t match up with my personal beliefs concerning the value of life, I DO think the premise can serve as a great conversation starter.
Which brings me to a news story that caught my eye. Researchers have discovered that unborn babies have memories. What? No! That doesn’t happen at the moment of birth? I totally thought my preemie babies didn’t remember anything until they were about seven weeks old.
Okay, forgive my sarcasm? It does provide a lot of factual ammunition for the pro-life camp. I guess I never thought that people would claim babies’ brains aren’t already working in amazing ways: singling out their mother’s voice, moving toward light, even smelling through the womb. And the saddest brain function, when considering abortion? The ability to feel pain.
So … if you’re still with me, you’re either in agreement or you can’t wait to leave a scathing comment. Here’s an idea: jump over to Lyn Cote’s blog and read a little piece I wrote about strong women and my favorite recipe. Leave a comment there instead and you’ll go into a drawing for a free copy of the book when it releases!
One last thought. Amy Dickinson, an advice columnist, had this to say a few days ago:
Possibly the only good thing to come from leaving a marriage is the clarity and knowledge that when it is really over no one needs to be–or play–the victim.
Not sure why that spoke to me. Maybe because I’ve seen people fight to be the victim as a marriage ends. I humbly offer that even if you are the victim, acting as such merely serves to further victimize you.
Great post Christina, full of goodies. Esp. at the end. Whether coming out of a marriage or in a healthy one, I think people are inclined to play victim. Not good. (and I know I’ve done my own pity parties too)
Also, interesting info about unborn and new babies. I’m not surprised but I bet some people will be.
Have fun with your edits! 🙂
Christina,
The fact that unborn babies have memories has been known for awhile.
In one study, a mother read Cat in the Hat to her unborn child each afternoon. After birth Cat in the Hat was the baby’s favorite book. It wasn’t just Dr. Seuss’ rhythm & rhyme–Green Eggs & Ham wouldn’t do it. She had to read Cat in the Hat.
Praying for you. See you soon!
Wonderful post, Christina! People have long advocated playing classical music and talking to the unborn baby.
We must defend those, who can’t defend themselves – unborn babies, those with disabilities, and the old and infirm. Thanks for taking a stand.
Blessings,
Susan 🙂
The edits are done and the client is happy! Can’t ask for more than that. Except a sale for her. 😉
Jessica, we see it all the time, right? It’s our sin nature to become the victim. “But Eve made me!” “But the serpent confused me!” First pity party in history.
Judy, did you find that in your Cuddle Time research? Just a few more days …
Susan, kind of fits with the email you sent out about health care reform. You go, girl!
I remember learning that hospitals have readjusted the gestational age where they are willing to put a lot of effort into stopping a spontaneous abortion. Basically, eight years ago I was blessed to have the medical community join efforts to keep my 22-week pregnancy going. Now that odds are they would think that baby wasn’t worth the time or money.