good morning, pink sky. good morning, pittsburgh. it's a good day for a run.



I took this earlier today... around 7:00 am, I think.

:)  



blessings! and Joy!
nicole marie

we have not met the needs of women

Many people are posting on facebook and on their blogs about the Prolife March that's going on in DC today. I guess that is what brings this sort of post from me, too, today.

The words below make sense to me.  They reflect many of the reasons that I am running for Women's Choice.  I think that, as a nation we have failed women, and that women DO deserve better.  

Let's be better for women, let's be compassionate, let's be full of love, and let's support these women who need our support.  

Perhaps you can help me help these women via WCN and our fundraiser. 

blessings and joy,

nicole mArie

"We also should seek a comprehensive review of the reasons that drive women to abortion. Every day that goes by with the needs of some pregnant women unmet is another day marked by thousands of abortions. Although Americans are deeply divided on abortion, there is no disagreement that the number of abortions needs to be reduced. What is missing is a woman-centered plan to accomplish that goal. 

Many women lack the support of their family or the child's father, they lack the resources that would allow them to combine work and child rearing, or feel forced to choose between their education and their children.

We need to listen, to hear women and create a comprehensive, step-by-step plan to systematically eliminate the root causes that drive so many women to abortion -- primarily the lack of financial resources and lack of emotional support.

We need to engage those in higher education, healthcare, technology, corporations, small businesses, the entertainment industry, government and the media to help redirect the debate toward positive outcomes for all concerned. Men should be welcomed to the table. Most importantly, we must listen to the women from all walks of life, especially those who have personally experienced the tragedy of abortion, and those facing an unplanned pregnancy...

...Pregnancy care centers need funding to assist women to follow through on a life-affirming choice -- whether that involves married parenthood, single parenthood, extended family or co-parenting options, or adoption." 

The full text can be read here. 

shadows from the fall

For some reason, I never actually posted these pictures... they've been sitting here as a "draft" since October.  This was one of our last days outside without bundling up in jackets.  We had a tremendous time laughing and running in the leaves and blowing bubbles and walking on our shadows :)  

this was the best I could do to get us into the shot together

I was like, dudes, stand by me for a picture, and they were like, ahahahaah nope and continued on *laughs*

Mama, you see the ducks?! We do!

"CHEEEEEESSSSEEE"

"She is so far away, get her! gO," said the biggest, who is my worrier. We all chased after her and she laughed and laughed at her little game.

A. Wonderous. Afternoon.

Blessings and Joy!

nicole marie

a gift of love.

Hi, All! 

I'm currently at $422 and think it would be nifty to hit $500 today! Are you willing and able to help me out? 

Your donation is a gift of love. Love begets love, and these mamas and babies need our love, and our respect, and our compassion. Help me, help them? 

You can use the widget to the right of this post ------> 

or click on this link. 

Much love from me to you.
Blessings! and Joy!
nicole marie