Abortion

WOW, huge topic, right?

Just seeing the word sparks so many emotions inside all of us. Many are appalled, others are unsure and most seem to think of politics and human rights. It's amazing what things people will do regarding the life of a child. I think that as humans we inherently and absolutely love and adore children. Then why are there so many abortions? Well, its the choices we as a human race make that take us to that action. 

Our choices and thoughts are affected by the society we live in. Daily interactions with authorities and media encourage and confuse us. Organizations promote and allow behaviors. People aren't perfect, although they sometimes have good intentions. We underestimate procreation and women get pregnant. Unplanned. Often alone. Sometimes abused. 

As one of these women that was once single, unwed and unhappily pregnant, I have felt and understand the desire to terminate a pregnancy. I used to dream that I would fall down the stairs. I used to pray for a miscarriage. But, for me abortion was not an option. Although that would have relieved me from the heavy burden of bearing a child on my own, I knew in my heart it was not the path for me. Did I consider the thought? Yes. Did I picture myself going to a clinic and envision the procedure? Yes. But, I knew I was not at the point emotionally or physically to go through with it. I still had options and I would survive. My baby could be happy and so could I. So, I dismissed the thought.

I know that this is not the case for thousands of women. Some are out of options and the survival instinct traps them. Some cannot see a future as a mother and they panic. Some know that their child may be better off and safer not coming to this world. Is this her decision? Well, you are welcome to your opinion, but I don't think anyone can know until they are in her shoes. I know and love many women that have chosen the option of abortion at one time in their life and I truly believe that this does not make them a bad person. They were surviving.

I believe that many women use abortion as a first option and not as a last resort. I pray that someday we can more fully educate women about all their options and the hope in each. I also believe that many women do use abortion as a last resort and they know in their hearts that it was the best and safest decision for them and their child. I love and pray for these women to be able to overcome the challenges in their lives at the time of the abortion and fight for a better future, because they are worth it.

I believe that God loves every child. Born and unborn. I know that he knows all of us equally, no matter our decisions on this Earth. I trust Him to be the judge of mankind. Our job is to love one another and better the lives around us.

I am thankful that Adoption was the best option for me because of the joy it has brought me and my child.