The value of human life.

A few days ago, I woke up one morning to find this. My two babies were suddenly sleeping side by side (usually there's a pillow between them so Kuya won't accidentally kick Belly), Santino with his arms around Belly. How they got to this position, I do not know. Must have all been Santino's doing of course. He is super malambing to his baby sister. What made me laugh even more was the fact that Belly was awake but did not make any sound or complaint about her Kuya wrapping his arms around her.

What ever did I do to deserve such sweet kids? I am truly so lucky and very very blessed. My kids are my most precious gift from the Lord. Our (Santi and I) lives would be totally empty (and so quiet) without them.

What has alarmed me these past few weeks is the growing number of news reports on abandoned and aborted babies. From trash cans to airplane toilets... as a mom, it really breaks my heart. I am not once to judge the mother or parents of these abandoned or aborted kids, I am sure the have their own reasons (valid or otherwise) for doing such things... but is that something that we should just leave at that? It makes me think of the bigger issue here. What has our culture and society done as to make this even a viable option with regards to human life? Is it a lack of education and understanding of the value of life? Is it the lack of people and centers or places that women (and parents) can turn to when faced with such difficult situations? More importantly, what can be done about it?