Comments on: Surf-Worthy Life and ‘Second Chance’ Resources

By: BIRDZILLA

BIRDZILLA — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:47:41 +0000

Liberals are the same ones who have bumper stickers reading KEEP ABORTION LEGAL right next to their SAVE THE REDWOODS, SAVE THE RAINFORESTS, SAVE THE WHALES, SAVE THE SPOTTED OWL, SAVE THE FLOWER LOVING FLY, SAVE THE WILD SALMON bumper stickers.

By: twill

twill — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 04:26:03 +0000

LaShawn,

Thanks for this post. This issue always quickens my heart because I was in a similar situation. I have a 2 year old whom the doctors say was born with Sickle Cell Anemia. At 20 weeks pregnant we were advised to meet with a specialist because both my husband and I had the trait for this disease. We decided to go to learn more, but we already knew we would never abort our child. The doctor asked if we wanted to find out for sure, because we might want an abortion. I firmly said I would never kill any of my children because of a possible problem. Well, we found out 1 week after he was born that he did have it, but guess what? He has not had any problems with it AT ALL. The problems (pain) I’m told usually start at 2 months. His doctors are very amazed, but not me. See when I was pregnant, I literally saw a beautiful, sparkly, white cross over his crib one night and I felt the presence of the Lord telling me he will be alright! That is not the only “supernatural” occurance I’ve had either. So to all parents who might find themselves in this situation remember to pray, trust God and be obedient to what he tells you to do!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:02:57 +0000

LaShawn, I was transfixed by that beautiful teeny bundle nestled in the hands in the insert picture. I was thinking of what things that baby may grow up to do in his or her lifetime. Precious!

By: SkyePuppy

SkyePuppy — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:40:24 +0000

Beautiful story! The purpose of prenatal testing should be so the hospital can assemble a neonatal intensive-care team for the delivery if the results show abnormalities.

BTW, I’m partial to May 1st, myself…

By: Becki

Becki — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:38:34 +0000

We have close friends who were told that their child would be born with severe defects and without a brain. That child is now a very intelligent 11yr. old girl who has proven the doctors and their tests wrong through God’s providence. Praises to Him!!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:05:30 +0000

thank you for the link, although not a right to life group Operation Life Transformed is about second chances.

I was also a 17 yr old pregnant girl 18 yrs ago so I have faced some tough decisions in life. It is never easy to do the right thing but in the end you are always glad you did!

Colleen

By: Pistol Pete

Pistol Pete — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:47:55 +0000

Thank you for this compassionate post. Thanks especially for plugging the Down Syndrome Association. My wife and I adopted our fourth child through this organization and they were very helpful. One thing about adopting special needs children is that the wait is significantly shorter. My wife & I completed our home study and within a week were chosen to adopt. And we’ve been blessed ever since! Thank you again.

By: Dana

Dana — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:16:59 +0000

Our pastor had a similar story. Their baby only lived a few hours, but she died in a little outfit her grandmother had knitted her and in her parents arms who held her and loved her for her short life.

It is always so encouraging to hear the stories of people living by their convictions.