Miracles

The following is a true story of abortion and miracles. A tale from my own life, that is much too personal to share. Lol So why then am I sharing it? Believe me it is not to convert any one or take sides on an issue. I am not yet perfect and so can't judge others. So then why? Because the question, “Is the Creator listening?” is something I hear a lot. I can't say. I only can tell you how it happened and let you make up your own mind. The following is 100% true.

My daughter Sarah is a miracle. Sit down, grab a cup of coffee and I shall weave for you the real-life fairytale of Sarah and the butterflies.

I had lot of medical troubles when I was young plus I was premature so I really didn't develop right. Doctors seven different specialists in fact said I would never be able to get pregnant and if I did we would both die any way. my OB advised a medically necessary abortion. I am not pro-life but that is not for me.... I would die of obsession and guilt.

Bob drove me home from the doc and when I walked in my Pappaw and Nanna were waiting for me at the table. But they had this very strange look... I had never seen that look before and it frightened me!!! My Pappaw said, "You cant expect us to watch you die. We couldn't go through that Have the abortion or you'll have to move out."

I was beside myself. I went into my room. One part of my brain said, but you can't get pregnant! Certainly there is a reason. The child has a path already. The other side of my brain said,"NO! you must have the abortion. How could you bare a child that will suffer and die? A mother wouldn't do that!" Back and forth went my brain. I was getting so upset and unable to decide.

For no reason (because it was the furthest thing from my mind) I heard my sister saying (when she was 5) "When you see a butterfly, it is Jesus coming to say, I love you." and just at that moment I looked out the window.

You have to understand my grandparents kept 42 stray cats in the back yard. There is no way there were butterflies here.

But when I looked..... billions of California Monarchs in the back yard. BILLIONS. You could not have walked without stepping on a butterfly. They aren't ever seen in Florida either. I made up my mind,

I went to my Pappaw and said, "Well I guess you might as well throw me out because I'm having this baby." He looked like he was going to cry, but never did throw me out.

For 2 long weeks neither of my grandparents would talk to me.... but then they mustv'e gotten over it pretty well. They started buying toys and baby clothes every chance they got. AND THAT my fine feathered friends is the story of Sarah and the butterflies!!

The moral of my story is, 'Get quiet and listen,”

That's my side of it,

Angel