"Aborting' babies after delivery . . .?

http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/shock-ethicists-justify-infanticide-in-major-medical-journal

The world just gets crazier and crazier and not in an amusing manner, either. All I can say is that a doctor who can 'abort' a baby after birth, is not a doctor I would trust with my life on any level. Where have the values of the world gone? How horribly the issue of abortion has come from limiting it to first trimester right up to killing a healthy baby delivered and breathing on his own. God is a merciful God but how would He rule when one of His creations is murdered for the sake of convenience. This article is scary because the issue seems to be growing.

When I was expecting my second child, the doctor talked me into having a blood test which, according to him, revealed my child would have an increased chance of being a Down's baby. We said we weren't interested in abortion and I just wanted to continue with the pregnancy with prayer and hope for the best course for this baby. The doctor decided it would be a good idea to have an ultrasound to check on the baby. I called the clinic for this and was told that they would schedule me for the ultrasound and reserve a subsequent appointment for a termination. I said I wasn't interested in an abortion and the nurse said they would keep the termination appointment open . . . just in case. No matter how I said I wasn't interested in an abortion, the nurse insisted on scheduling both appointments on the same day. I hung up and changed doctors. My baby was born without any health issues. I was so shocked at the pressure being applied, however, for someone just seeking medical attention for a pregnancy.

It is a proven myth that our world is not overpopulated yet the world seems intent in limiting our population resulting in  the loss of a valuable population for our future and a moral respect for life.

Dinner Prep and Conquering the Dry Pork Roast . . .

In gratitude for a stree-free afternoon of sewing, I treated my family to a roast pork dinner. The fact that the pork was on sale contributed greatly to my kindness! I hesitate to use boneless pork as it tends to get dry being the 'other white meat' and all. I did some research and discovered a few things about almost insuring a juicy outcome for the protein portion of the meal.

1. Marinate the meat for four to six hours. I did this by putting the roast in a sealable bag with enough soy sauce and white wine to give it something to laze around in for the day. I kept it refrigerated.

2. When I was ready to cook, I drained the meat from the liquid and discarded the marinade. I made sure to throughly pat dry the meat.

3. Salt and pepper the meat and brown it in a preheated pan with oil and a bit of butter.

4. Place in a baking pan lined with lots of garlic and chopped onion.

5. Set aside while you add 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion and eight cloves of smashed and chopped garlic to the oil and brown bits left in the frying pan. Saute until the vegetables are tender. As 1/4 cup flour to the onion/garlic mix and continue stirring and cooking until the flour is incorporated. Add 1/2 cup white wine and stir until it thickens. Pour this over the pork roast and place in a preheated 350 degree over. In about 30 minutes, I added 1/2 cup of water to the pan. My roast was about three pounds so your cooking time will depend on that. The inner temperature should be 150 when it is done. A meat thermometer is a handy items!

6. Let the roast set (covered with foil) while you prepare the gravy. If you kept the bottom of the pan with about 1/2 inch of liquid during cooking, you should have a golden broth with browning onion and garlic. My favorite way of making a fast gravy is to puree it all in a blender until smooth. I pour it back into a pot and add some water if it is too thick. I season to taste and bring it to a simmer.

Quilting on a Rainy Day . . .

My experiment with some new fabric is going almost the way I imagined it would. As with anything in life, nothing ever turns out in the perfect way you create it in your mind. So far, however, I'm pleased. I'm done with the quilting portion and have twenty squares that need sewing together. Lots of handsewing from this moment on!

A crisp and colorful addition to most any meal . . .

I was thinking about what I could do to add more salads/vegetables to our meals yet make them a lure to the dinner table, too. We enjoy cole slaw and it came to me that I could bring that to a tastier level.

Cranberry Nut Cabbage Salad

Approximately 6 cups of shredded cabbage (amount depends on how many you are serving)
1/4 - 1/2 cups of finely diced red onion
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted pecans
Bottle of your favorite Italian dressing

Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add enough dressing to moisten to your preferences. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

If you are not a fan of Italian dressing, one of your favorite cream-type dressing could work. This is an easy salad that adjusts to your personal tastes. Remember to adjust the ingredients according to the servings you require. Makes a great dish to take to a potluck dinner.

I'm making myself hungry as I realize I still have a bag of dried cranberries in the freezer. Think I'll head over to the store for some cabbage tomorrow!

*If you have the time, you can candy the pecans in a bit of brown sugar before adding to the salad, too!

Where has the sunshine gone . . .

The forecast of rain hasn't happened but the skies are definitely darkened. We had a spatter of rain but mostly overcast and cold. It is definitely an night to cook something on a low and slow temperature in the oven to cook the food and keep us warm. I'm always amazed to see palms trees with the backdrop of clouds and cold temperatures. Last week, we were wearing short sleeves and tee shirts. Today, we are scrambling to find where we left our sweaters.

Amazing video . . .

This priest has an amazing way of presenting the facts regarding the obama mandate. If you didn't catch his first video on the subject, there is a note on the screen for accessing that one, too. I recommend it as he is factual and funny but serious about the subject.

http://youtu.be/QzPh1-t8VdM

The visiting cats . . .

For several weeks, we have been trying to gentle these three, little kittens to no avail. They like the food offerings, the convenient litter box in the garden, and the box with the blanket. The owners of the house . . . not so much! In the one picture, my husband has tried to make overtures to them while they were eating. You can see the shocked disdain in their fuzzy, little faces!