Requests for contributions to Carla’s book
by moderator Carla
I am seeking submissions for a book – a book of letters and poems from mothers who have aborted to their lost children. The purpose of the book is to allow mothers to express their grief and love, and to demonstrate the very real pain and loss caused by abortion.
I would gratefully welcome your contributions. The book will be made available worldwide through Amazon.com, and I have a commitment from a donor to distribute 1,000 copies to pregnancy resource centers and related organizations. Contributors will also receive a free copy of the book.
The target publication date is December 22, 2009. If you are interested in participating in this project, please observe the following guidelines…
1. Limit your letter/poem to 200-250 words.
2. Name your child if you have not already done so.
3. You may sign your letter “Love, Mommy” or “I love you, Mommy.” Include also your name or initials and the year or exact date of your abortion.
Example:
I love you, Mommy
Carla, Abortion September 5, 1990
4. You may submit more than one letter if you have had multiple abortions.
5. A submitted letter may or may not be included in the book, depending on adherence to the guidelines.
6. You may send letters to:
Carla Stream
PO Box 1418
Hudson, WI 54016
I will also accept email submissions at carla@jillstanek.com
7. Once submitted, all love letters will become property of Carla Stream and will not be returned.
8. Carla Stream may take creative license with the format of the book including but not limited to the inclusion of illustrations.
Jill Stanek is a nurse turned speaker, columnist and blogger, a national figure in the effort to protect both preborn and postborn innocent human life.
Carla, this book is going to help people SO much! You are a blessing!
What a beautiful project! God Bless You, Carla :)
Three cheers for Carla!
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Three cheers for women submitting to Carla!
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Carla, this is an awesome idea. I’m sure there are those out there who will benefit from this book your putting together.
I’ve done my part and posted it to my FB in hopes that some woman on there will submit to your book.
I will keep you and your work in my prayers. God bless.
mothers only?
Thank you for all of the encouragement and prayers!!
:)
Hal,
I am focusing on post abortive mothers, because I am one. :) I am thinking that maybe a post abortive father might be interested in taking on that project. Someone from Fatherhood Forever?
What’s on your mind, Hal?
I was just thinking, based on what some post-abortive fathers have posted on this site, that their perspective might be interesting too.
Really, I was just wondering if it was a conscious decision or an oversight.
You can add me to those encouraging you. Sounds like an interesting project.
No, I am not into oversights. :) I want post abortive fathers to have that opportunity as well. Just not sure if it will be me working on it. That would be something, wouldn’t it?
I will let you know that the letters and poems I have received are beautiful. Simple and beautiful and heart wrenching. Praying for more!!
Thank you, Hal. That means so much to me.