Abortion/Adoption

Abortion - it is a topic of huge concern, especially when/if you come across sexual abuse and/or rape. There are always mixed emotions.

 

On Nov 6th my co-worker and I had a discussion on the subject. She is very religious and said it is wrong (with the exception of if the life of both is in jeopardy). I was so confused with how it is okay in that circumstance but in that of a rape victim it is wrong to have the option of abortion.

 

I was on the stance - if I got pregnant I would not have been able to live 9mths knowing the "thing" growing in me was a product of rape. I would want to know I have an option. Even if that option was abortion.

 

Today, 1 month later, I have to say my heart has turned. 

 

Mind you, I will not pass judgement on those who choose/chose to use abortion in a circumstance like rape, but I do finally understand her point. I understand how God puts you in a place - yes including rape - that will teach you something. I do not think God is the one who raped you:- in case that was the message you got with that statement. I mean there are things that happen to you that are AWFUL but there is ALWAYS something to come from it.

 

Who knows maybe the product of it is a child, but what if that child is meant for greater things. Try adoption... Can I say if I were to get pregnant in that circumstance I could do it. No. Would I like to say I would try; yes.

 

Point of the story is... If you have/had an abortion, adopted, put your child up for adoption, lose/lost a child in miscarriage, death, still born, etc. There is still faith. There is still light. It may be hard to see while going through these things but it is there. Be religious or not. I have to believe everyone can/will find the silver lining in some way.  

 

This comes from knowing many friends of mine who have lost a child. Sadly, this year, I can easily name at least five families who have lost a child in some way. Yet, the faith I see in those who have lost is amazing. For that reason I have to change my stance. Abortion is not the first answer. How could you remove a child knowing there are people like my friends who so desperately wanted one. Adoption is now what ranks first.

 

*Side note:

    Those of you reading, if you have had an abortion for any reason, I do not think you are a bad person. I do not think you are a sinner. I do not think you are a murderer.

I am saying: 

 I - Sabrina - do not want to run to abortion when/if I become pregnant from the product of rape.

I want to have the power to worm through to the end and head to adoption.

(if that is where my heart and mind lead me)

Also, I am still for the pro-choice. Each person has to decide for themselves what they choose is right for them, their family, and their child.

 

Below is what made me think twice... Amazing how God works.

*From a couple who recently lost their baby: We may feel shaken but not broken because we know Jesus is in complete control and we will stay faithful to his everlasting words.

Matthew 19:14

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

Jeremiah 1:5

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."

Psalm 147:3

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

2 Corinthians 12:9

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."