US Navy Vetren (served in the Vietnam War)...
mother of eight...
married faithfully for 36 years and has been a widow for fourteen years...
tended to my father for ten years as he fought non-hodgkins lymphoma as a result of exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.
daily mass attendee...
extraordinary minister of Holy Communion...
Confirmation CCD teacher...
skydived for her 60th birthday...
swam the Great Barrier Reef for her 71st birthday...
awesome human being and inspiration to ALL of us...
taught me what sacrificial love looks like...
faithfully helped care for her granddaughter, my Courtney, for the last six months of her life...
these are just a few things that my mother has done and is doing. today though, today she went above and beyond.
So VERY PROUD of my 73 year old mother, Marianne Green, who was arrested today in DC as she quietly protested at Rep. John Boehner's office in support of the H.R.36 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.
She and eight other protesters were kneeling in prayer for the unborn when they were arrested. She said they were treated with dignity and kindness by the police officers. Praise God for that.
My mother has lived her faith and love for God every day of her life. I have had a wonderful example of sacrificial love my entire life with this woman.
I have never been prouder of her than I am tonight on this beautiful feast day. Stand for what you believe my friends.
Stand tall and speak with love and grace.
Mama, I am so proud to be your daughter.
You are one badass Catholic.
#stand4life #fortheunborn #livewhatyoubelieve
Oh Wow Mary! What a great post for so many reasons! What a beautiful picture of you, your mom and your siblings! You and your mom have the same beautiful smile and from your story about her, you obviously inherited her same fighting, "badass" spirit :) So glad your mom was treated with dignity and respect and good for her for standing up for LIFE! Happy Feast of the Annunciation and can't wait to meet you in real life in July at Edel! Is it July YET!?! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tracy for your sweet words. I pray I am half the woman my mother is. I can't wait for July either. Can't wait to meet you IRL.
DeleteWhat a powerful example. God bless your mom! Please thank her again for standing up publicly and prayerfully for life!
ReplyDeleteI will Kristi! She is pretty awesome for sure.
Deletewow, Mary~~ Your mom is certainly a wonderful lady and inspiration! What a loving tribute.
ReplyDeleteThank God for the respect she was shown during the incident yesterday----good for her, standing up for her beliefs and for the TRUTH!
So impressive my friend....Happy birthday to your amazing Mom~
Thanks Chris. She will be 74 in two weeks. It will be a fabulous day for sure.
DeleteYour mom rocks!!!! But, then again, you already know that! Way to go, Mrs. Green!
ReplyDeleteShe does indeed ROCK Beth...as do you!!
DeleteAwesomeness clearly runs in your family :)
ReplyDeleteawww thanks!
DeleteI just love your family. God bless you all! Thanks for your great example. Please pray for me.
ReplyDeleteprayers always!
DeleteWow! Go Mama Green! I feel so lifted by this! Thanks for standing up for the Truth that will set us all free!
ReplyDeleteShe is the best!!
DeleteHoly shit, are you kidding? God, please make me half the warrior your mother is.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way Cari. The exact same way.
DeleteWow, just read this. Your mother will have my prayers. What a brave lady.
ReplyDeleteWow, just read this. Your mother will have my prayers. What a brave lady.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an incredible woman! She's a beautiful reminder that we all need to love our faith in everything we do.
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