For Those Who Choose Life
Posted: Monday, October 27, 2008
by Sandra E. Graham
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We are reading many articles lately on abortion and pro-life. And if the statistics are even close to correct, Heaven will be over-flowing with little unborn angels. Teresa Ortiz has just written a most heart-rending and beautiful article on the subject and if you haven't read it, you should. She deftly takes us on a short journey of incredible suffering and pain, of death choices.
Four years, one month, and two weeks ago I took my grandson to Sunday School for the very first time. ‘Mickey' was his name. At one week old, he just wasn't quite big enough for his real name, McKinley Foster Jones. I was so proud of my beautiful baby grandson, my very first grandson. I loved the attention from all the other women, men, and children who gathered around to oooh and ahhh over him.
I counted myself very lucky indeed, for you see, his mother was an unwed mother and she chose to have my grandson. My son's girlfriend chose to have his baby and give him life. And I count my blessings every day as I watch our baby grow for the choice made by his beautiful mother.
Over these four plus years my grandson has not missed a Sunday with me at church and God willing he never will for many years to come.
Some two months after I began bringing my new grandbaby to church, one of the other ladies stood, and while weeping, confessed to the congregation that she too had a granddaughter who was expecting a baby soon. And her granddaughter was an unwed mother also, just out of high school. She asked us to pray for her and her family. And we did. Every day we prayed for a righteousness solution for her granddaughter, the baby, and their families.
Three months later the granddaughter brought her new baby son to church and they too haven't missed a Sunday since the baby was brought the first time.
In the years following the births of the two little boys, our church has had the honor to witness the weddings of these two little angels' parents and in the course of time, we have added six new members to our church. Now our two little ones go into their Sunday School class together and later treat us all to the glorious little songs they have learned. Alive. Living proof of a Living God.
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Sandra E. Graham, author, AMOS JAKEY and NICOLINA published by American Book Publishing. I also write book reviews for authors through Book Pleasures. Visit my website for more information on my books that are in print now and reviews I have written.
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More commentsA touching article - children are truly a blessing and should be protected and welcomed into this world despite the circumstances of their conception.Thanks, Paul. I know our world isn't always the greatest place to be, but once a life is conceived, that life has every right to make the best life possible.Sandra
A truly inspiring account! Incidentally, in case any reader doubts the truth of the assertion that as far as God is concerned, abortion (unless the life of the mother is in danger) is equivalent to murder, please refer to Luke 1:44 in which we are told "the baby in my womb leaped for joy!" In other words, the Bible states that our souls are given to us at the moment of our conception, not at the moment of our physical birth.Amen to that, John. Thanks for reading and commenting.And have a great Saturday.SandraHi John, thanks for including Luke 1:44 ! Yes, life begins the moment we start to grow. I do have one question, with respect, where in the bible does it say "unless the life of the mother is in danger"? This is something that is quoted so often and is far from biblical. Jesus always talks about sacrificial love. He said, greater love has no man than this, that he would give up his life for a friend.Do you suppose that if Mary's life were in danger, she would have aborted Jesus?Thanks for listening.
I am pro-life myself, but my struggle is how to help my children understand that being pro-life also means sexual purity, steering clear of out-of-wedlock pregnancy. I know it's easier said, but I wish that became more common within the pro-life community. Thanks for the article. ~mogama~Thank you, mogama. Yes, that is the key--sexual purity through better education. It would be a wonderfully perfect world when there were no out-of-wedlock babies.Thanks for reading and commeting.Sandra
As usual, an outstanding article Sandra. I enjoyed it very much. In fact, I've enjoyed all of your articles. I appreciate your deep faith and kind attidude.Thank you so much, Joel. I try to put my feelings into my writing--don't always come across like I would wish, but I try. Bless you.Sandra
I feel as if I am on a negative roll tonight but every other article is about God. For a person who does not see God under every rock and twig the constant reference to the almighty tends to force me to just lose interest.To each his own, Mr. Keith. You can always skip the articles that don't appeal to you--there's a button for that, labeled "SKIP". Hopefully God won't choose to skip us when the time comes to read our 'final article'. Thanks for stopping by and I'll pray for you today.Sandra
While I know that the circumstances that make women make these decisions are varied and are not known by those passing judgment, I can only express what I have felt many times when I hear about so many abortions being performed.I feel like asking the possible mother: What if your mother had made this decision you are about to make? How do you feel about it? Would you had prefer that she gave you up for adoption by a loving family? Or would you have chosen to die?I believe that life begins at conception when GOD blows his breath that makes this tiny “being” to start the fight for life. I believe that only GOD has the right to change his mind if he sees fit.A woman owns her body but once she accepted the “deposit” make by a man, she IS NOT the only one that has rights over the unborn child. That’s why there are 2 parents. Both have the right to the unborn child.I wish that all could have the great feeling that you felt for your grandson and could realize the joy that the little life will bring to your world.Thank you for your article! I made my day!Jose WerTHank you so much, Jose. It is people like you who make writing these articles worthwile. It is always nice to find someone who agrees with you. But it other views are always welcome. Thanks for reading and commenting and Welcome to Searchwarp.Sandra
Those are beautiful pictures; they truly capture a sense of essence.Thanks so much for reading and commenting, Ronyae. I'm glad you enjoyed the article and pictures.Welcome to searchwarp and have a great tomorrow.Sandra
Thanks for a well written article! It's always good to have informed positions to read. I encourage others to read this twice!Thanks so much for the words of encouragement, Victor. and Welcome to Searchwarp.Sandra
Hi Sandra,I love your writing. If I want to read something good, I can count on you to get the job done.Sincerely,KathyThanks so much, Kathy. It is people like you who make writing articles so great. I'm glad you like my articles.If I haven't told you already, Welcome to Searchwarp.Sandra
Very nice...wow! That's what I can say Sandra! your writings are so interesting and inspiring...May God bless you abundantly...Thanks so much, T.C. Glad you enjoyed the article.God Bless.Sandra
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