I just got off a call with over a thousand other citizens from around the state -
a call to mobilize us AGAIN for canvassing, calling and contributing.
Not surprisingly, and not unexpectedly,
opponents from the forced birth coalition filed a law suit,
in an attempt to keep the constitutional amendment change
guaranteeing a woman's right to choose
OFF the ballot in November.
Lawsuits in response are already working their way
up the chain to the MO Supreme Court.
I wish that gave me encouragement;
it does not.
(Not with the way our National Supreme Court functions)
But, still, we do what we can.
We show up,
because someone must.
We support others who show up in our place
when we tire.
We balance self care
with standing up for our rights.
We stand up
because some haven't the opportunity, privilege or time
to do it on their own behalf.
All lessons learned in the 70's which have stood me in good stead
during a career that was challenging
every day.
Frankly, all lessons I had NO desire to still be needing to tap into
after retirement.
But, that's life ...
it never ends -
until it does.
So, I'm choosing to see the good that also exists,
as transitory as that is too.
Sunlight on morning glories
and loved ones that make me smile
and remind me who the struggle is all for
in the first place.
Leaving a more equitable and just world
for those we love is a definite motivator,
am I right?
