When we think about our moms, two things are at the forefront in our minds. The first is sacrifice and the second is gratitude.

Motherhood, it’s the most difficult and important job in the world, to do and to do well. We are forming future generations who will transform the world into a place of prosperity, responsibility, compassion and peace. Being a mom brings great responsibility but even greater joy. The love we feel for our children is the purest kind of love this side of heaven. 

Moms (and Dads) never really get a vacation. They are never off-the-clock. Even when our “bodies” take a day off, our minds and our hearts are still filled with concern about our children and grandchildren. 

This weekend as we gather with our families, give thanks to God for your mom, grandmother or caregiver who raised you. Ask God to move the hearts of all women to understand the awesome privilege they have of shaping the world through their children. 

Happy Mother’s Day.

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Link - Breaking News: Moms Matter

Legislative Update for week of May 4-8 - Budget and Protection for Babies “Born Alive after an Attempted Abortion” Legislation: SB 999

Missouri Right to Life thanks bill sponsor Senator Brad Hudson and the Missouri Senate for passing SB 999 with the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act language included!

This is a major step forward in protecting babies who survive attempted abortions and ensuring they receive the care and legal protections they deserve.

Now, we urge the Missouri House of Representatives to quickly pass this lifesaving legislation and send it to the Governor’s desk so these critical protections can finally be placed into Missouri law.

SB 999 passed the Senate Wednesday evening by a vote of 18-14.

MISSOURI BUDGET OVERVIEW FROM A PRO-LIFE POSITION:

This week the legislators worked to get the Missouri State Budget passed by the constitutional deadline.

We thank all legislators that are working to protect women, children, families and pre-born babies in the Missouri State Budget.

Some highlights of pro-life issues in budget bills HB 2009, HB 2010 and HB 2011:

HB 2009:

Watch the Funding of Prison Nurseries and Doula Training Program

This line item was funded at $350,359 plus $30,000 for a Doula Training Program for Inmates.

HB 2010:

210.950 - Funding for Newborn Safety Incubators: $250,000

Watch the maternal mortality program study to ensure that statistics are factual and specifically related to pregnancy. 

This study was funded on page 42, lines 31-37 at $2,175,000.

HB 2011:

11.200 – Funding for Healthy Marriage and Fatherhood Initiative: $1,250,000

11.295 – Alternatives to Abortion Program:  $12,933,561

11.300 – Funding for adoptions, maternity homes, diaper bands and organizations providing material support for unintended pregnancy to help with birth: $1,500,000

11.305 – Funding for adoptions, maternity homes, for material support for unintended pregnancy to help with birth for cities with more than 36,500 but fewer than 40,000 inhabitants: $625,000

11.830 – Show-Me-Healthy Babies Program: $148,222,315

11.860 – State Family Planning Program that does NOT include abortion or abortion drugs: $3,079,807 (We continue to watch this program)

Join us for the “Make Missouri Pro-Life Again” Banquet on Wednesday, May 20 at the St. Charles Convention Center.

Social hour begins at 6:00 p.m. with dinner and program at 7:00 p.m. Registration closes this weekend — reserve your spot now.

May 20 - St. Charles - Eastern Region "Make Missouri Pro-Life Again" banquet at the St. Charles Convention Center. Featured speaker: Riley Gaines. Register now at https://www.easternregionmrl.org/banquet.

May 30 - St. Louis - Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski will celebrate the annual Roe v. Wade Memorial Mass at 8:00 am at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis (rescheduled from January), 4431 Lindell Blvd.  

June 6 - Jefferson City - Pregnancy Help Center of Central Missouri Rockin' River Run 5k for Life. 9 am starting at Cedar City Room, 810 Sandstone. Register at friendsofphc.org/events/5k

June 12-13 - Arlington, VA - 55th Annual National Right to Life Conference. Visit nrlconvention.com for more information and to register.

June 13 - Arlington, VA - Proudly Pro-life Gala at the National Right to Life Conference featuring Scott Jennings. 7 pm reception, 8 pm dinner and program. Click here for more information and to register.