Abortion and What it Means to Me
The issue of abortion is always controversial and up for debate ever since it became legal back in 1973. Well, actually it was controversial and up for debate before then, but since it’s legalization and women in the US now have the right to choose, people are much more verbal about how they feel about abortion.
Recently, I had to come face to face with how I feel about it…again. Back in 1983, I was 18 years old and found myself pregnant and not married. The father of the baby wanted me to get an abortion. I knew in my heart of hearts that I could not. Long story short, the father of my baby changed his mind and we were married when she was one month old. We were married 17 years and had 4 more children, one of which I miscarried on my birthday at 3 months along.
My how history repeats itself. I recently found out that my son’s girlfriend is pregnant…5 months pregnant! My son, heavily influenced by his father, wanted her to have an abortion, which is the main reason I didn’t find out until a few days ago. My son knew how I felt about it and also knew I would try to talk her out of it…which I did.
After much prayer, God softened my son’s heart! He came to me a couple of days ago and said that he wanted to get on the same page as everyone else, that he wanted to step up and take responsibility for his child (he actually called it his child) and be a good father to it. Just the other day, he announced he had a name for her, Karsee Rae. Different and cute! He’s certain it’s a girl, though they have not had an ultra sound or anything which shows that. She did have one ultra sound early in the pregnancy and the doctor said the heart beat was strong and though he couldn’t tell exactly, he thinks it’s a girl.
So, what does abortion mean to me? Abortion to me is killing my grandchild, my children’s niece or nephew, and my son’s child. Abortion is murder and completely unnecessary. If you are pregnant and don’t think you have any other option, please please think again. There are so many people who would love to have a child and can’t that would adopt it, take it in and love it…and most of all give it life.
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About the author Mary Lutz began blogging in 2004 on her personal blog. In June of 2008, she began her own Virtual Assistant Business, and discovered her passion for writing. Besides writing for her own blogs, she also writes for other Work at Home Mom sites. Read more from this authorRelated posts:
Mary – thanks for sharing your journey, and your family’s journey.
I can tell you – from experience – that abortion is not all its cracked up to be. Oh sure, you’re “relieved of the burden” of an unexpected pregnancy – and then you’re saddled with guilt, despair, depression, low self esteem, and even thoughts of suicide. It leaves lingering emotional and physical scars and deep, festering wounds that only the love of God can heal. I do know what abortion is like – and I do know what a devastating loss it really is. Whatever anybody else says – abortion is NOT an answer to an unexpected pregnancy.
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Debbie thanks for your input from experience. I’m sorry you had to experience it and I wanted to add something.
If you’ve had an abortion, please please don’t think this post was meant to make you feel guilty. It was not. If you’ve had an abortion in the past and are having difficulty dealing with it or feelings Debbie mentioned above, please seek help, and please know that God forgives you…all you have to do is ask Him.