Today marks the 34th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the case which made abortion legal.
Remember those babies today. It's plain and simple truth: for 34 years we have legally been killing unborn babies. Millions upon millions have been denied the basic right to life. Some for medical reasons, some out of convenience. (can you explain to me when killing is ever really convenient?)
In 34 years time....That means many of these people aborted could have been your friends or neighbors. Millions of them could have been your children's friends. Who are we to say we have not killed of the person meant to find a cure for cancer? Or the one meant to invent something beneficial to humankind?
Only God knows. It's both reassuring and heart-wrenching.
It's reassuring, because we can't fully torture ourselves thinking "we killed the one meant to find the cure...". At the same time, it's heart-wrenching because ONLY God knows, and we are left to continue to wonder how life would be different, if only the people HE created were allowed to live.
We need to remember those babies today. We also need to remember the parents involved.
Research shows that women who go through an abortion suffer from mental episodes following. So convinced of their decision while still pregnant, yet finding themselves depressed and suffering following the abortion.
These women need prayers. They suffer, too. We need to remember all that are involved.
Of course, we also need to remember to pray for our political leaders. Because of our political leaders, abortion has remained (inhumanely) legal for this long.
In church yesterday, the pastor reminded us what today is. He reminded us that today is a day of penance. We can make small sacrifices today and offer them up to God. Offer them up for an increase in respect for life. Suggestions are extra prayers, of course, or fasting, abstain from a specific food item, etc.
On a side note, I'd like to share with you that twice I have been lucky enough to attend the March for Life in D.C. Each time I was in college.
That is an incredible experience. To go and witness the power behind it all...To stand in the cold on the streets and protest for what you believe in....
Is it awkward? Yes. Do people sometimes think I'm odd for having gone? Yes. Was it worth it? Most definitely.
I encourage all of you to try to attend at least once in your lifetime. You will not regret it.
Plenty of families are there together. (and what a statement that makes!) I hope my husband and I can go with our children one day.
3 comments:
Amazing that you were able to go to Walk For Life!! What a precious photo...
P.S. a friend recently had a miscarriage at 12 weeks. The baby was fully formed and they were able to tell it was a boy. 12 weeks!
wow. TWELVE weeks. And they know the gender.
I am very sorry for your friend's loss. I'll keep their family in my prayers.
I miscarried at 16 weeks, but the gestational age of our babu was 11.5 weeks. We saw the baby and you could see so many features! It was beautiful. I have pictures. I've never posted them here, but often thought about it.
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