I thought about the moment I found out I was pregnant with my first child- a mere 16 days after conception- and how I clutched my belly and fell in a heap on the bathroom floor, sobbing tears of overwhelming gratitude and JOY for the gift God had given me... and I cast my vote for life.
I remembered, with clear distinction, the first time I felt my first child move inside of me. Only 11 weeks into my pregnancy... and I cast my vote for life.
I thought about the joyous day Mike and I saw our first baby on the ultrasound screen - sucking her thumb at 20 weeks - and we praised God for the life that was growing each day inside of me...
... and I cast my vote for life.
I thought about my many friends and family members whose children's birth mother chose life and I thanked God that these children were given the chance to live - and to live with the parents God intended and planned all along for them to have... and I cast my vote for life.
I thought about other friends, who have tried tirelessly and endlessly month after month and year after year for a miracle child... and I cast my vote for life.
I thought about a courageous young woman in Texas who chose to keep her baby despite the horrible and traumatic circumstances that resulted in conception, and I pictured her beautiful, precious baby boy's face in my mind and I thanked GOD for her courage and bravery... and I cast my vote for life.
I thought of the 50 million children- whose voices have forever been silenced... and I cast my vote for life.
I rocked my baby girl to sleep for her nap and as I laid her down in her bed, I wrapped my body around hers and snuggled close. I watched her sleep and I thanked GOD Almighty for the miracle and the blessing of my baby girl, my son, my older daughter my stepson- and for all children whom he creates with authorship and authority... and I cast my vote for life.
Because the economy, taxes, health care, and education are all important issues- but none is more important than the sanctity of life... I cast my vote for life.
Because life begins at conception... today I voted for LIFE.
"You made my whole being; you formed me in my mother's body. I praise you because you made me in an amazing and wonderful way. What you have done is wonderful. I know this very well." Psalm 139:13-14
9 comments:
Bravo! Well said, Ange.
Voting for someone who supports abortion is an intrinsic evil. When you're voting with a well-formed conscience, none of the other political issues (even all added together) rank close to the sanctity of life.
I have great respect for our young friend (you mentioned) who said 'Yes' to life and accepted a baby into this world after being raped. This child has enriched this young woman's life as well as ours. This mother would never claim to have been "punished with a baby." They've both been provided with His exceptional grace! I'm not saying it's been easy all of the time for her, whose life is? Witnessing her love for him and watching her make the sign of the cross on his forehead every time she leaves him with us is just precious. A mother's love--God's grace!
Whatever shakes out tonight, our leaders need many prayers.
I'll sign off with a quote...
"Without God, there is no virtue, because there's no prompting of the conscience. Without God, we're mired in the material, that flat world that tells us only what our senses perceive. Without God, there is a coarsening of the society. And without God, democracy will not and cannot long endure. If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under."
--Ronald Reagan, August 23, 1984
This made me cry. Beautifully written. I wish everyone had to read what you wrote before they voted.
Tears roll down my cheeks as I read this. I've tried and tried to put myself in someone's mind who doesn't see "life at conception" as I do. I just can't wrap my brain around why they believe what they do.
Gah. This election has been such an emotional one for me. I too vote for life and do not support the ones who don't.
Tiff
This was awesome! Thank you!
Angela...AMEN! Laura has an amazing way with her words! WOW! I am going to have to peek in on her blog now!
God does not make "mistakes", even in the most horrific of situations no life is a tragedy or punishment. Thank God for people like your friend, THANK GOD! What amazing faith and blessing she and her child are!
Thanks for sharing as always!
Great post!!!!
"...I cast my post for life..."
Amen Sister !!!!!
Beautiful post~
Blessings~
I thought of my adopted brother's birth mother and how she was raped. She walked out of the abortion clinic so he could have life and so his children could have life as well. I made the same vote as you. After 3 children I am still absolutely amazed at the miracle of a baby being born.
Hi, Angela. I saw a comment you made on another site and it led me to this beautiful post. I just wanted to say "thanks"! You made a stranger's day. God bless you for it! =)
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