Lately I've been thinking about what it would mean to take my children for granted.
That is to say, I do not think that I do so.
I feel incredibly fortunate to get to be with these kids, especially after the babies that I lost from miscarriage.
I get that these lives are special and fabulous and that I want to celebrate them.
Its like. "HEY EVERYONE!!! I've got these FANTASTIC TINY BEINGS! Come see them! LOOK! Be delighted by them! These little ones have infinite possibilities! Be energized by them!!"
From how nuts about my kids I am, I feel like everyone should be nuts about their kids, like its the totally normal thing to do. I also think given the chance, I'd go nuts over YOUR kid or any kid.
But I said I've thought about taking them for granted.
Some people take children for granted.
The abuse or misuse their precious gift.
They think everyone just has kids, probably before the age 30, before a first divorce, between college and a short-mom-haircut. Its just what you do.
And if that kid scenario plays out too early, you can alter that problem.
Abortion, NBD.
I do think its a big freaking deal though.
I mourn for the loss of those little ones that didn't get to experience love and life.
Its Sanctity of Human Life Sunday today.
This includes respecting life for the elderly, disabled, disenfranchised, unborn, orphaned, and unfortunate.
Its a day to pause to respect and celebrate human life.
I honestly cannot write it any better myself.
So I link to her.
I especially like the quote that she includes that draws a parallel to those who disagree but are silent with those who did not work against Nazi policies. What brutal truth.
I really support this Be A Voice page, too.
1 Responses:
I'm glad that you spoke out publicly about this. I feel the same way...and although adoption is HARD and orphaned kids are HARD, they are WORTH IT. Every person is worth it.
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