"Only my husband knew that I was crying for the baby who had not survived.”
National Right to Life
Pro-lifers know that taking the life of an innocent unborn child can never be a “private” decision. The baby has—or ought to have—rights. There are fathers involved and far more often than we realize the child has siblings.
But now that my wife and I are grandparents we realize that grandparents rarely get talked about in the abortion context. I honestly can’t imagine the horror and the sense of helplessness. Someone’s grandchild is about to be obliterated by the child they’d hoped and prayed they’d raised to honor life, even—especially—in the tough times.
I was reminded of this yesterday when I re-read “Eyewitness to abortion.” It is a story from an unnamed grandmother to Amanda Cable of the Daily Mail. We will call her “Gladys.” It can be read—and should be read—in its entirety here.
But in case you can’t, let me quote just a few passages. The story begins….
But now that my wife and I are grandparents we realize that grandparents rarely get talked about in the abortion context. I honestly can’t imagine the horror and the sense of helplessness. Someone’s grandchild is about to be obliterated by the child they’d hoped and prayed they’d raised to honor life, even—especially—in the tough times.
I was reminded of this yesterday when I re-read “Eyewitness to abortion.” It is a story from an unnamed grandmother to Amanda Cable of the Daily Mail. We will call her “Gladys.” It can be read—and should be read—in its entirety here.
But in case you can’t, let me quote just a few passages. The story begins….
My first granddaughter would have been six by now. I often watch children in the local playground and wonder what she would have been like. Other times, at night, I dream about her vividly, and know the answer.
Blonde-haired, blue-eyed and with a shy smile. Time and time again, I dream that she has just been born, and as she is handed to me, I name her Katie. Just as my heart is about to burst with joy, I wake up and realize that she does not exist.
I shall never know my granddaughter because her life was extinguished before it even had a chance to begin.The story is chilling, on many levels. Her daughter thought she could never get pregnant, did so, and decided she must—must—have an abortion, even though it turned out she was not 15 or so weeks along but 23 weeks pregnant—one week short of the legal limit in Great Britain.
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To read our Mission Statement, use this link.
Follow us on Facebook, Google, and Pinterest. Help us spread the pro-life message by sharing our articles on your favorite social networks.
Pregnant, need help or know someone who does?
National Hotline: Call 1-800-712-HELP or Text 'HELPLINE' to 313131.
In Southeast Penna: Call or text 610-626-4006
If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, confidential non-judgmental help is available. Call Project Rachel's national toll-free number 888-456-HOPE (4673) or visit hopeafterabortion.org.
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