Pro-life Pumpkin
In honor of the 353 babies spared from abortion through 40 Days for Life I carved this pro-life pumpkin.
Well done, Church Militant!
Monday, November 2, 2009
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- Leticia Velasquez
- Eastern CT, United States
- I am mother of three lovely daughters, Gabriela,15, Isabella,11, and Christina, 7, with Down Syndrome. I have written for: The National Catholic Register, Faith and Family, Celebrate Life, and Queen of All Hearts magazines.
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3 comments:
This was you!! Wow! I got this in email from a friend. Great job!
Oh, wait, I think the one my friend sent me was slightly different....but yours is great, too! How wonderful that you chose to honor the babies.
Oh your pro life pumpkin is gorgeous Leticia.
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