Dry Days of Winter?

(Read about Michigan's Proposal 3 at the end of this blog.  The more I learn, the more shocked I am.)

Now on to my blog . . . 

I was reminded recently that when my husband's grandparents left to spend the winter in Arizona, we were put in charge of grandma's geraniums.  Every year before they left, she would set them out on a table in the kitchen where they stoutly remained until the return of spring the next year.

We did okay taking care of them, but there were certainly times they got pretty dry.  Still, they endured.

My point is that we can all go through dry spells.  For us, we may feel unmotivated, holding our own until our own spiritual spring arrives.  During those days, we must remember that there is someone (God) always watching over us, ready to step in whenever things get too bleak.

In fact, in our dry spells, there is much to be learned.

For one thing, they sure make us appreciate days of light and nourishment.  But besides, that, dry spells can teach us a lot about ourselves.  We need to reflect on why we are stuck.  Is there a reason we are sort of frozen in time?

Whatever the cause, it is helpful to have a friend who reminds us that one of the best ways out is to turn to God.  That may be hard, which is why a good friend is essential, reminding us that we may be in a spiritual winter, but it will not last.

Great saints, like John of the Cross, would call these days the dark night of the soul.  I'm sure St. Theresa of Calcutta experienced them as well.  For most people, I would expect our periods of spiritual dryness do not quite reach the depth of the dark nights St. John described, even though they may feel like it nevertheless.

I know I keep saying it, but never forget that God does not abandon us.  He loves you, no matter what you are going through.  Maybe a nice prayer that he will send someone to help you would be in order.

Janet Cassidy

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As promised, more on Proposal 3 . . . and a great link.

I attended an online webinar, where doctors and lawyers spoke about the dangers of this proposal. Clearly, there is a lot of false information out there coming from other sources.  The doctor spoke on ectopic pregnancies, highlighting that they are not considered an abortion and nobody's getting prosecuted for taking care of it--as is so often advertised, instilling fear in pregnant women.

It is important before you vote, that you learn more about this Proposal.  So many assume they know what it's about, but the reality is now just coming to light.  In the next few weeks, we will be inundated with commercials from supporters of the Proposal.  See if they only focus on abortion and a woman's right to choose, versus the horrendous, broad impact it will actually have.  

Even those who are pro-choice, when learning the facts, admit to being unwilling to vote for a constitutional amendment that does what this one would.

Since I cannot cover it all, I hope you will click on this LINK and review the facts.  No propaganda here.  We just want to be sure you know what you are voting on.