I am Pro-Life
Alabama and Wisconsin are making waves, huh? Their politicians don’t mess around. Clearly they are intent on making a play at the Supreme Court to challenge Roe vs Wade.
I don’t typically post political things on the internet but the abortion issue hits especially close to home as a Christian and as an adoptive mom. In response to a lot of state legislation, in the past few weeks I have seen so many celebrities sharing their abortion stories with pride. They claim that their choices were compassionate because they were saving their children from a life of dysfunction. This is Minka Kelly’s verbatim quote regarding her abortion:
It was the smartest decision I could’ve made, not only for myself and my boyfriend, but for my unborn fetus. For a baby to’ve been born to two people – too young and completely ill equipped- with no means or help from family, would have resulted in a child being born into and unnecessary world of struggle.
Minka Kelly
It breaks my heart to read those words, and to think that she felt she had no options.
So in response to celebrities making these kinds of statements, let me just put this out here. If you’re pregnant and considering abortion because you think you are saving your child from something , please don’t buy into that lie. There are countless families, including ours, who would be thrilled to add another child to their family. Waiting lists at adoption agencies are YEARS long. Families are praying and waiting for a child to love. If you’re at a point in your life where you aren’t ready or able to raise a baby, don’t feel like abortion is your only option. It’s not.
God created your baby for a purpose. It is wanted and loved. Don’t buy in to the lie that he or she is not.
But choose life. After all, it’s what someone chose for you.
Stepping off of my soapbox now but seriously, contact me if you want to talk. I can put you in touch with professionals who can help you figure out if adoption or parenting is the right choice for you, and will help walk you through it, regardless of your decision. I know both birth moms and birth families, as well as adoptive families, who would be honored and willing to talk to you about what adoption looks like these days. It may surprise you.
PS – I just want to add that our family is not currently pursuing adoption on our own and we’re not actively in the process of adopting. BUT, we would totally support a mom making an adoption plan for her baby.
Ma’am,
I don’t comment online because of privacy issues, but I really wanted to comment this time. Thank you so much for this post. Thank you so much for putting yourself on the line, knowing that some people will not like what you have to say. Thank you for saying what needed to be said in a such a kind, considerate, loving way.
I wish and hope and pray that more people would see the truth, open their eyes to the lies. Abortion is never, ever an option–not when God has Created each individual person and breathed life into him/her. You’re not on your soapbox, you are onto the truth. Keep speaking of this truth–the truth that our world needs to hear. Keep speaking it with courage and compassion and never stop speaking it! Know what you are talking about so that when people have legitimate questions or when you are attacked for your convictions, you know the words to speak. And of course, most importantly, allow the Holy Spirit to work through you.
I just wanted to let you know, ma’am, how much I appreciate you speaking out. Thank you. Life is sacred from conception to natural death. Together with God, let’s change the culture.
Adoption is so beautiful, and if it is in God’s cards for me, I can’t wait to take that journey with my own future-husband (God willing).
God bless you and your beautiful family,
-Anonymous