Pray for the Unborn

Today is the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. While I usually do everything I can to avoid politics, this is one issue I feel very passionate about. I often wonder what life would have been like had I chosen abortion, in the midst of fear, 12 years ago. Twelve years ago from right around now, I found out that I was pregnant. My boyfriend was going to school in Duluth. We had had a great relationship but the distance was taking a toll, especially for him because of all the new things he was experiencing. I was terrified and 18. My parents were always very clear about how they felt about sex before marriage. Thankfully they were also very clear how they felt about abortion. I remember walking from my car to the college I was attending - the parking lot and sidewalks were icy and somewhat treacherous. I remember touching my belly and smiling - telling my baby that I would take good care of him or her. It was a sustaining moment for me. I felt God's grace to make the right decision and that we'd be okay. My family was an amazing support to me - as was my baby's dad and his family. I feel blessed to have been wrapped in so much love during such a stressful time. My heart goes out to those women who weren't and aren't in that kind of environment. Those who didn't even feel they really had a choice. My heart goes out to all of those who chose in fear.

God bless the unborn babies - may their mothers love more than they fear and protect them.