I read an amazing story of a little boy born with anacephaly (meaning his skull didn't fully form) who just celebrated his first birthday. Doctors told his parents to abort. They told them, when he was born, that he would never walk or talk. They told him that if he survived, he'd never have a real life. Jaxon continues to defy the odds. He's is a miracle...a miracle that would have never had a chance to experience life if his parents hadn't passed on the abortion.
There are stories like this all over that are often hidden from the public eye. There are babies that survive abortions. There are babies who survive against all odds. Beyond that, as we start the second day of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, there are mothers that have lost their little ones that would give the world to have them back in their arms. Those that have suffered miscarriage would give anything to have met their babies. Then there are those with stillborn infants who met their precious bundles, knowing they have a brief moment with them. These are the stories behind why so many people oppose abortion. These are the passionate pleas of mothers who wish they could tell others their stories.
My story is much more simple. The face of my youngest daughter is my reason. She was the most unplanned pregnancy ever. "Final" measures had been taken to prevent pregnancy and yet I still got pregnant with her. I bawled at the prospect of another pregnancy, especially one so unplanned, but I went through with it and I couldn't be more grateful to God for her. I can't imagine my life without her. I can't imagine a single moment where I don't thank God for her and what she brings to my life. You see, SHE is my reason why abortion is not always the answer.
I suffered miscarriages (multiple) throughout my child bearing years (I have had a hysterectomy). I have suffered the grief and loss of my child disappearing from my womb with no fault of my own. I have cried a million tears over these babies and I believe that I will meet them someday in Heaven. I do believe that life begins at conception. I do believe that life is precious. I believe that abortions are killing a person. You can argue the anatomy. You can argue the science with me. I know the science. I know the justifications people give. I just don't agree.
Look, I'm not going to tell you that you shouldn't have a choice. I wouldn't take away someone else's freedom to what to do with their body. The only thing I can tell you is that sometimes the most unplanned things in life turn out to be the greatest. Sometimes the most wonderful blessings in life come from things that you prayed against and that you said you'd never do. Sometimes it just takes a little faith in whatever you believe in to be given a great blessing. What you want to get rid of, another mother is begging to have. I plead with you to consider adoption instead of abortion. I plead with you to consider what the long term consequences might be on your emotions. Your body is your choice but I beg you to think it through.
My precious little girl is my reason that I couldn't ever have an abortion. What is yours?
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