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Michigan Nurses For Life began independently in the hearts of two nurses in the Metro Detroit area in the fall of 1995. One was a LPN; the other was a RN.

Both called the Educational Center For Life in Oakland County to see if there was such a group already in existence. Both were aware there was a National Association of Prolife Nurses, but wanted to be involved in something local. The answer was “no”, but they were given each other's phone number.

After that meeting and a great deal of work, which included developing the purpose, structure, marketing plan, and activities for the organization, MNFL emerged as a vibrant organization.

After a number of phone conversations, the two planned to meet one rainy fall evening in 1995, at a local restaurant. Another nurse, who was a member of a local prolife nursing group that dissolved in the late 1980's, joined them.

Michigan Nurses For Life has now grown to a membership of over 200 health care professionals. Each year an Educational Conference is held and Contact Hours are offered. A great deal has been accomplished, but there is so much more to be done! 

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WHAT CAN YOU DO ??

Many prolife people feel somewhat helpless in the face of the totally pro-abortion philosophy of the new president. This is reflected in his words, appointments and actions. DON'T GIVE UP!!! If good men do nothing, evil triumphs.

Here are a few ideas. Some are easier than others. Do what you can. We will help you wherever we can.

•  Join your local prolife organization, Right to Life-LIFESPAN and/or Michigan Nurses for Life

•  Become a LIFESPAN representative to your faith community

•  Ask your pastor to publish prolife information in your faith community's newsletter

•  Send your email address to your local prolife organization ( oakmac@rtl-lifespan.org and/or Michigan Nurses for Life ( info@mnfl.org )

Become informed as to the position on life issues held by your elected officials and then communicate with them regarding your position. They represent you and need to hear from you. Polite, informed letters, asking for a response, are the most effective.

TAKE HEART

Dear Colleagues,

As I write this we are still awaiting the President's action on Conscience Protection.  The time for public hearings is over and he has not yet announced what he plans to do.  It is my fervent hope that he will not force health care professionals into situations that violate our strongly held moral convictions.  We will just have to wait and see.

I would imagine that any action by Mr. Obama that would weaken our protections would ultimately be challenged in the court system, probably making its way to the United States Supreme Court.  Mr. Obama will have his first opportunity to nominate someone to that court sometime this month.

We are currently making plans for a MNFL conference on October 16 th .  We are tentatively planning to present information on how the pro-life nurse can assist when a pre-natal diagnosis of disability or shortened lifespan is made.  Please save the date and plan to attend.  The conference will be held at Madonna University .

Funds have been cut from the Federal budget that were used for abstinence education.  Money for Planned Parenthood has been included in the stimulus package.  Rep. Nadler from New York has said he will reintroduce FOCA very soon.  We can look on all these issues as immovable obstacles to protecting human life or as opportunities to promote the beauty of life and our privileged role of caring for it.  It is up to us—and we can do it!

Love Life!

Diane

Diane Trombley , RN, BSN
President

 
 
 
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