A little over a year ago, someone I care about called to tell me they had to terminate their pregnancy. My heart skipped a beat. I'd been her biggest cheerleader concerning the pregnancy. Her first child died at a few months old. This friend had an illness that prevented healthy pregnancies. Was afraid to try again. So she'd adopted a newborn girl.
She'd finally been able to have another pregnancy. Everyone was so excited. What in the world would make her choose termination? It just wasn't like her. Then she told me it was an ectopic pregnancy. My heart broke.
I had no idea what to say. There are never good words when a person faces such tragedy.
Sometimes life termination just has to be. Not because of inconvenience. But because the child was growing in her tubes. So I told her.
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By: J. S. Watt,
on 10/28/2015
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By: J. S. Watt,
on 5/20/2015
Today she took an early nap. This gave me time to do some editing. As she later woke (always when I'm at a crucial scene), I scrambled for activity. Aha! The art kit... She loves watercolor as much as Mommy.
I noticed right away she was struggling with the tiny brush. I had an idea. I found a colorful watercolor brush from my own collection. She's old enough now to occasionally share Mommy's tools.
We must allow our children to express themselves. And I must trust my child's artistic instincts. The more room we give a child to grow, the more they will desire to learn and accomplish.
Selah.
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"That was not an abortion."
She broke down and cried. I begged her not to feel guilty. I told her I would pray. She did not deserve to have to end a life. It was hard for her. So hard. Tubal pregnancies do not end in success. And I had no right to spout conservative values.
The more I pray, the more I know sometimes stuff just happens. Everyone has troubles in their lives. I am learning to just be quiet. Be still. People need to hear the voice of Jesus, not the opinions of a Christian.
Selah.
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As much as I dislike entering blog posts from a phone, I don't regret taking a summer break from internet. Her Majesty and I have shared many new adventures over the last few weeks, including treasure hunting at the beach and the river.
Today she took an early nap. This gave me time to do some editing. As she later woke (always when I'm at a crucial scene), I scrambled for activity. Aha! The art kit... She loves watercolor as much as Mommy.
I noticed right away she was struggling with the tiny brush. I had an idea. I found a colorful watercolor brush from my own collection. She's old enough now to occasionally share Mommy's tools.
We must allow our children to express themselves. And I must trust my child's artistic instincts. The more room we give a child to grow, the more they will desire to learn and accomplish.
Selah.
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