Friday, Jan. 22, marked the 37th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade legalizing abortion. In America every year nearly 1 million unborn babies die by abortion and worldwide 50 million die.

Let me give you some developmental facts. His heart will beat 54 million times before birth! At six weeks the embryo begins making spontaneous movements. Touch his mouth and he will draw his head. At eight weeks, 90 percent of the anatomical structures found in adults are present. That’s 4,000 distinct anatomical structures! The child has unique fingerprints at 10 weeks — the same fingerprints he or she keeps throughout life.

Please, let all of us do our part to bring back the dignity of all human life from the time of conception until death. It has been proved scientifically and theologically that life begins at the time of conception. Life is a precious gift from God. Please get involved in the activities of the pro-life movement. Your help will make a difference. Above all pray.

May God bless all of us as we move forward in saving lives.

Delores Coomes

Vicksburg