Last night, the rain poured hard and part of my psyche convinced me to give up my daily "walking" exercise at Bicol University (where I usually spend an hour walking). I woke up at 5 Am, convinced not to go--but as the sun start shining--i was overwhelmed with guilt (maybe because I knew I over-ate the night before!) and a strong energy made me prepare for my daily regimen. While walking and listening to the upbeat sound of ne-yo, a young woman (of around 16-18 years old) approached me and greeted me nicely (although--honestly--I can't remember where and when I met her in the past--sorry!)--she asked me if its okay with me to walk with her--she told me that she had been seeing me walking alone --so--my friendship fever bit me again... I said yes. While walking, she started opening up little by little--she told me that she's a nursing student, from sorsogon (one of the provinces in Albay) and is living alone (in a boarding house). When she learned that I am a psychologist--she was drawn to me instantly--she opened up everything in a flash---she told me that she is three (3) months pregnant! i was shocked! first--i admired her for being so open to a stranger--and for taking exercise seriously--but when she started telling me about her personal issues--i knew immediately why I was forced by GOD to go and walk today--despite of the little rain showers!What bothered me seriously was when she asked me innocently about my view of abortion---I knew from the moment she asked me that question that it was a RED FLAG! I asked her in return if abortion is part of her plan---and i got alarmed when she told me that she is considering
that as an option! I panicked of course! I am an pro-life advocate and my brain repeatedly commanded me to do something! Not sounding so prophetic-- i carefully explained (between breaths, of course) the concept of human life. Making use of my loving experiences with children (especially my nieces and nephews)--I told her that a baby is a small member of the home that makes love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, the bankroll smaller, the home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten & the future worth living for. I carefully explained to her that if what is growing within her is not human life, if it is just a piece of tissue for her— a glob of protoplasm — still it deserves little respect or consideration to atleast be born. I told her that the baby should not suffer the consequences of her actions or decisions in the past... the baby deserves to live and that her life will not stop with a baby in tow! Keeping the baby will somehow avoid a lifetime of guilt and regrets. When she argued with me that what she has right now (unborn fetus) is only a glob of non-living cell--i carefully told her that being alive means that this being is growing, developing, maturing, and replacing its own dying cells--that is a reality for her baby now--it is in other words--it is not just a glob of non-living tissues!Using my knowledge in human psychology, I told her that human life begins at the time of conception therefore I strongly believe that human life is present throughout this entire sequence from conception to adulthood & any interruption at any point constitutes a termination of a human life--a murder--a premeditated murder. With outmost care, I told her that abortion involves a brutal procedure wherein someone tears an innocent growing fetus out of its biological home (in the mother's womb), thus inexorably leading to the bloody death of the unborn child--a procedure she should start visualizing and reflecting if its the right option. This procedure, because of the deep, special and biologically inherent relationship between the mother and child, usually leaves the women psychologically scarred---for a lifetime.
that as an option! I panicked of course! I am an pro-life advocate and my brain repeatedly commanded me to do something! Not sounding so prophetic-- i carefully explained (between breaths, of course) the concept of human life. Making use of my loving experiences with children (especially my nieces and nephews)--I told her that a baby is a small member of the home that makes love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, the bankroll smaller, the home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten & the future worth living for. I carefully explained to her that if what is growing within her is not human life, if it is just a piece of tissue for her— a glob of protoplasm — still it deserves little respect or consideration to atleast be born. I told her that the baby should not suffer the consequences of her actions or decisions in the past... the baby deserves to live and that her life will not stop with a baby in tow! Keeping the baby will somehow avoid a lifetime of guilt and regrets. When she argued with me that what she has right now (unborn fetus) is only a glob of non-living cell--i carefully told her that being alive means that this being is growing, developing, maturing, and replacing its own dying cells--that is a reality for her baby now--it is in other words--it is not just a glob of non-living tissues!Using my knowledge in human psychology, I told her that human life begins at the time of conception therefore I strongly believe that human life is present throughout this entire sequence from conception to adulthood & any interruption at any point constitutes a termination of a human life--a murder--a premeditated murder. With outmost care, I told her that abortion involves a brutal procedure wherein someone tears an innocent growing fetus out of its biological home (in the mother's womb), thus inexorably leading to the bloody death of the unborn child--a procedure she should start visualizing and reflecting if its the right option. This procedure, because of the deep, special and biologically inherent relationship between the mother and child, usually leaves the women psychologically scarred---for a lifetime. Our deep conversation ended when stronger rainshowers started to pour. I was scared and anxious that our moment has ended--and soon--she will decide for herself. As parting message--i asked her to pray more and see things through the eyes of love---let her heart decide. She thanked me for the captured moments and promised me to really think about it.
Abortions are often considered "the easy way out." I feel that abortions are just selfish. There is no easy way out. I could not imagine living with the guilt of taking another's life, especially the life of something that I created, and that is dependent of me. I just hope and pray that she will make the right decision. I know i'm helpless now--but I always believe in the power of the holy spirit. It was indeed my longest walk ever...
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee.” --Jeremiah 1:4,5
MOTHER LET ME LIVE
I'm an angel in disguiseWith dimpled cheeks and laughing eyes.Don't you want me? I'm your baby.I have come from Heaven's halls,In your heart, oh, hear my call. Mother, keep me! I'm your baby.
Oh, Mother, let me live,Don't take away my life.Mother, let me live,You know it isn't rightTo stop me being born,I want to be yours.Oh, Mother, let me live,Don't take away my life.Mother, let me live, I want to live my life.Mother, you will see . When you look at meAnd you hold me in your arms...You'll fall in love with me.
Like a flower in your care,I'm a gift so pure and fair. Don't you want me? I'm your baby. My little life please don't abort,Let me live, don't cut me short.Mother, keep me! I'm your baby.
