I received this email last week and felt compelled to put it on my blog. I have always been pro-life for obvious religious reasons, but in the past few months have become increasingly distraught by the lack of value of human life. My heart breaks not just for the babies, but also for the mothers who will live with this decision for the rest of their lives. Here is the email:
This afternoon I was praying about a number of things, and my mind began to wander. I was deeply distressed at the symbolic actions that President Obama took as he began his presidency. Namely, that he signed executive orders releasing funds to pay for abortions, permission to fund human stem cell research, and federal funding for contraception. It pained my heart to see a man and a political party committed to the shedding of innocent blood. This man, and this party lead our country, but they do not represent me or the 54% of Americans who believe that abortion is wrong and should no longer be legal.
As I was praying, I believe that God gave me an interesting idea. Out in the garage I have a box of red envelopes. Like the powerful image of the red LIFE tape, an empty red envelope will send a message to Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue. It will be quiet, but clear.
Here is what I would like you to do:
Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores. On the front, address it to
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington , D.C. 20500
On the back, or on a note inside, write the following message.
This envelope represents one child who died in abortion.
It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world.
Responsibility begins with conception.
Put it in the mail, and send it. Then forward this email to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died before having a chance to live. Maybe it will change the heart of the president.
We should all try to mail them on the same day so they arrive within a day or two of each other and be even more of a visual at the White House. With Valentine's Day coming up, red envelopes should be easy to come by too. Say we all mail them on the weekend of Feb 28-March 1st. That gives us almost month to pass the word as far and wide as we can. Of course, you can send a red envelope anytime you want, but getting lots at once is great too.
So pass the word!
Jesus Is Our Peace
Here is a link to the website: The Red Envelope Project
Unsure? Want to know more about abortion. Here is the site that I visited a while ago that changed my heart from just being against abortion to being completely devastated by it. Warning: It is graphic and it will haunt you, but it is the truth.
So, will you join me? We will be sending out 5 envelopes, one for each member of our family, including the baby we lost. How many will you send?
1 comment:
Hi Jenn, I'm so glad to hear of someone else who did this. I couldn't find a red envelope, so made my own. I do love the pro-life movement and want to get more involved as I can. Love, Aunt Ruby
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