Speak LIFE 139's Podcast

Week 50 - I am two. Two weeks old.

I am two. Two weeks old. I have this smiling thing down now. It just happens whenever you talk sweet to me, or stroke my cheek, or I drift off to sleep in your arms… sometimes even when I toot! I love the way you hold me and look at me in wonder. I don’t even mind when your eyes close before mine because I can still hear you breathing and I feel safe. Do you think one of these days we can go for a walk again? I had no idea the world was so big! I have so much to see and accomplish!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       -a.m.opdahl

Week 49 - I am one. One day old.

I am one. One day old. Yoo-hoo! Mom! Dad! Remember me? Open your eyes. My belly is empty! My diaper is full! Can you do something about that? I have a very busy schedule. I have eating to do, napping to do—not to mention my rigorous face-making workout and don’t forget the cuddling! That is my favorite part so far. Let’s do more of that today, okay? But after you change my diaper, it smells suspicious. Did I mention I’m hungry? Because I am. Just making sure. Oh, there you are! Thank you for picking me up. I love you!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    -a.m.opdahl

Week 48 - Giving birth.

As women—our bodies are wise and marvelously equipped for the process of giving birth. It is ingrained in our very design and being. It transcends all other experiences, creating a unique dichotomy wherein, we feel equally powerless and empowered. And yet—it is not the hardest part of the journey of giving birth. For as the child is birthed so is the challenging experience of parenthood which will turn us upside down and inside out. It is good then, that as we call on His name that Elohim our Creator holds us all in His mighty hands. Speaking LIFE is our destiny from our first cry and our legacy to our last breath.     -a.m.opdahl

Week 47 - I am forty-one.

I am forty-one. Forty-one weeks old. I’m just wondering if you know how crowded it is in here? I have been trying to stretch around but it doesn’t—seem—to be—helping. If I could just get my elbow over here… whoops! Uh-oh. What was that? Um… Mom? I might have accidentally broken something.

Food For Thought - Jan. 17, 2022

MCCL Member Todd Lundell highlights the upcoming March for Life in Bagley, MN. He shares about the focus of the citizen lead effort to preserve the life of babies and touches on area resources available.

Week 46 - I am forty.

I am forty. Forty weeks old. Can you believe it Mom and Dad? Doesn’t it seem like you just found out I was here? Now it’s obvious, right? I mean, you can’t miss seeing Momma’s belly because I’m the size of a watermelon.

Week 45 - I am Thirty-Nine.

I am thirty-nine. Thirty-nine weeks old. Hey, Mom… can you do more pelvic floor lifts today? I like swinging! It’s so fun! Whee! It’s like being in my own hammock.

Week 44 - Grateful.

My character grows most in my “down” seasons. Somebody said, “Adversity introduces man to himself.” In these seasons I evaluate where I am. What brought me there. The role I played. Until I grow through adversity, until I harness my will and keep my emotions from ruling me—my attitude will enslave me.

Week 43 - I am thirty-eight.

Thirty-eight weeks old. You know I can stretch my arms out, right? But when I try to stretch out my legs—I feel cramped. Could we remodel? Dad is very handy. Remember, he figured out how the crib went together—finally.

Food for Thought - December 20, 2021

Author of Speak LIFE. Alison Opdahl shares a look at the past year of MCCL #45's activities and an update on the chapter as it plans for the new year. She also shares her thoughts on the perception of conception.