I read a story on facebook today by my niece about her children. I hope she doesn't mind that I copy it to my blog for I want alot of people to read it. So many people get in a situation and make the wrong decision about their lives. Young girls need to realize that children are a gift from GOD and not to be destroyed. They have a purpose in this world. GOD doesn't make mistakes and each and every one who survives birth will go on to be a blessing to the Lord.
I wish there was some way to let the young people know how to head in the right direction. I know that going to church helps but all parents don't go to church and don't care if the children go. We can't teach them in school anymore about GOD. When I was growing up, we had a pledge of alligence to the flag and then a morning devotional. Then we had a prayer. Why can't people understand that we need GOD in our lives. If we go back to the constitution, and learn about the people who wrote it, then we see that religion was worshiping GOD. Our country was based on God, and not religion. We came to this country to worship God. God was in the old countries and each one worshiped a different way. We were almost ordered how to worship GOD and this country is getting back to that same concept of telling us who we can worship or who is not allowed. I don't understand how people can misconstrue that religion is not God. Sometimes I think that the constitution should have been worded a little different. GOD should be in it. Unfortunately, there was only a reference to GOD by using the word, "religion". Where would this county be if GOD hadn't shown the people how to establish it. Lets get back to GOD.
The following is the story by Kimberley Dudley Harrison,(my niece). I am so glad of her choices in life and I hope other girls follow her examples.
"In January 2000 I was a 17 year-old senior, just beginning my final semester of high school. I was shocked and saddened to learn that I was pregnant. Pregnant? Me? I had already been accepted to the University of West Georgia the month before, and was in the process of filling out the paper work to begin classes that Fall. Everything had changed. All of my well-laid plans were gone. As me, Joe, and my family dealt with this unexpected hurdle, we began to sort out all of the "what next" questions? Though I knew 100% what I had to do, and WANTED to do, I was not at all surprised when, at my first doctor's appointment, I was asked the question: "Do you want to continue the pregnancy?" Of course I did, but I wasn't at all surprised at the question. I was 17 and unmarried. I knew I had to own up to my responsibilities, but even at such a young age I couldn't help but think about how many girls before me and how many after me would have said no thanks. With a swift decision, my college dreams could continue, life could "go on" , and my well-laid plans could still play out. The "blob", or "mass of tissue", as so many believe, could disappear, just like that! BUT, HIS mercy is unfailing! It SURE wasn't easy, but with love and support from our friends and family, Joe and I had our baby boy nine months later. My handsome Joseph Alexander. Countless people sacrificed as Joe worked and I went to school to earn my degree. Our path took a detour, but ALL things work together for the good of those who Love Him.
Fast forward 4 years and 3 months...
So, yes, I will tell you LOUDLY and without hesitation that I am 100% pro-life! My life hasn't been easy, and it hasn't been all that I imagined it to be. It has been more. My children were NEVER blobs or tissue, they are FEARFULLY and WONDERFULLY made! They have a story to tell. There is a plan for their lives. I am humbled to be their mom. I certainly don't deserve them, but I so thankful that God's ways are better than mine, even when he takes me on a detour!
Psalm 139:13-16
13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed body;
all the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
