The A-Word

Abortion.

How do you feel about it?

I've always thought to myself when abortion may or may not be acceptable. The following is solely based on my opinion, and is not meant to be offensive. If you have or have not had an abortion and feel strong about the modern rights of a woman, please do not read this post. Thank you.

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Abortion is a choice. I feel fortunate to have not ever felt the need in making such a painful, life changing decision. But I do have a personal opinion about it. This is when I feel that abortion "may" be acceptable:

• When the fetus is a fatal harm to the mother's health
• When the fetus is diagnosed early with a fatal health condition
• When the fetus is a product of rape

I remember when I delivered Joshua. Just hours after, a couple of Jason's relatives had visited us in recovery. They had confessed that instead of having two children, they are really suppose to have three. They had to make the painful choice of terminating their first pregnancy because they were young and unprepared. Even though they meant well, I felt insulted with their story. In no way, I felt that their loss had even came close to mine. They chose their loss. I did not. I wanted my son with every fiber of my soul. I know they meant well, and maybe just did not know the right words to comfort my bereavement. But until this day, I still feel hurt with their far-fetched analogy.

I think it is so unfair. Unjust for people to have a casual abortion, and just pop out healthy babies when they are conveniently ready. All in the while, there are women whom never had an abortion, and lose their child or cannot even bare a child.

Our Glorious God works in such mysterious ways.