August 18, 2008
August 18, 2008
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Post-assault pregnancy: Is abortion the answer?

A woman who has been sexually assaulted deals with a range of physical and emotional repercussions that are difficult to imagine unless you’ve been there. Helplessness. Shame. Rage. Fear. For many, there is also a sense of incredulity. How could this have happened? Why me … and why him? Why didn’t God stop it? When will I feel safe again? And then, some discover there is one more horror in store: PREGNANT. His actions toward you were as far from loving as they could possibly be. The question is: What do you do now?
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August 13, 2008
August 13, 2008
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Memento Mori

There is nothing quite like the deaths of two friends — both of whom were just my age, one of whom left behind a five-year-old son — within a single month to make a person take stock. The early Christians had an expression: Memento Mori (remember death). This was not a morbid preoccupation with the Grim Reaper, but a mindset that helped the Christian to evaluate all of life with an eye on that which is of ultimate value: Family. Relationships. God. Heaven.
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August 6, 2008
August 6, 2008
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A Special Mother Is Born: Guest Post by Leticia Velasquez

I’d like to introduce to you the newest of our Extraordinary Moms, Leticia Velasquez. A gifted journalist and mother of three, Leticia is a strong advocate for families with children that have Down Syndrome. If you or someone you love is struggling with a prenatal diagnosis of DS, feel free to get in touch with Leticia at “Cause of Our Joy.” “God would never send us a special child,” I mused, caressing my pregnant belly, “our marriage isn’t strong enough.” I was deliriously happy to be pregnant at 39, for three of my five pregnancies had ended in miscarriage, and my younger daughter, Isabella, was […]
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July 31, 2008
July 31, 2008
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Make a Difference – Become a CASA Volunteer

Today in her adoption column, Carrie Craft posts about the need for CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers, who provide support services for children going through the “system.” Carrie notes that with the high turnover of social workers, the CASA worker is often the one constant source of support a child receives. If you are interested in making a difference in the life of a child, click here to get more information about a program near you!
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July 21, 2008
July 21, 2008
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Family “the Catholic Way”

This week is the 40th anniversary of Humanae Vitae, Pope Paul VI’s letter pertaining to marriage and family life. Most people associate this encyclical with birth control (specifically, the Church’s teaching against the use of artificial birth control … ). And yet, there is much more to it. This week at “Mommy Monsters” I’m doing a series of posts that reflect on what I consider to be the highlights of HV, including: *  A husband who loves his wife will never force himself on her (whether overtly in sexual assault, or passively by whining and nagging), and will moderate his passions out of love and concern for his […]
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July 14, 2008
July 14, 2008
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Wanna Change the World?

Today at Mommy Monsters, I offer some tips for Extraordinary Moms who want to teach their children about the ways of compassion … lessons that are just a click away at “The Hunger Site.” Although I’ve seen their “click to feed the world” program, I had no idea just how diversified their giving is!
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July 11, 2008
July 11, 2008
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Big Hearts, Small Families: Guest writer Therese Garcia

Are you ever troubled by offhand comments of people (with large families) who ask you when you’re planning to have more children? Do you long to add to your family, and wish God would cooperate with your plans? You’re not alone. In the following guest post, Therese Garcia offers a word of encouragement to those who find themselves waiting with barely concealed longing for God to enlarge your family as He sees fit. The heart that trusts in the Lord is never disappointed. Offer your plans to God … and ask Him to give you His vision for your family.   “Be Fruitful and Multiply ~ […]
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July 11, 2008
July 11, 2008
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EMN: Come and Join the Carnival!

I’ve now figured out how to add links and blogrolls to the site (sorry, it took me a while to adjust to WordPress). I’d like to officially kick off the “network” by having a Carnival … the “Extraordinary Moms Carnival,” that is! If you write regularly about one or more of these topics, please submit a post, and I’ll add you to the blogroll as a resource for that topic. (If you’d prefer to e-mail me the link directly, send it to hsaxton(at)christianword(dot)com. To submit something for the first Carnival (to be held August 1), click here. So far the EMN topics include: *  Adoption and […]
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July 11, 2008
July 11, 2008
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Please help us spread the word…

Please consider adding the EMN logo to your website …. As soon as I figure out how to create a blogroll in WordPress, I hope to link to you soon! Here’s the logo: You can use the following html on your site to include the banner with a link to this site: [sourcecode language=’html’][/sourcecode] (Or a squarish one for those with narrow sidebars…) You can use the following html on your site to include the square logo with a link to this site: [sourcecode language=’html’][/sourcecode] Thank you for helping to spread the word!
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