Once again, the pro-abortion fight in the US Congress has heated up. What is known as the Hyde Amendment, basically preventing the use of tax dollars to fund abortions, has been stripped from passing legislation.
Perhaps, there is one voice in this debate that has not been heard.
“Hi, Mom. This is me here, in your tummy. Would you please take a minute to listen to me before the abortionist’s sharp knife will end my life, even before I get a chance to breathe, or shortly after that first breath?
“I won’t take but a few seconds of your time.
“Please, Mom. Will you listen?
“First of all, I had absolutely nothing to do with my being here! It was a choice you made, an accident or, I certainly hope not, a result of a sexual assault and rape.
“Regardless of the circumstances, Mom, you have nurtured and fed me for nearly nine months. The food has been really good and I have grown. I’m so glad you quit smoking and using those nasty old drugs! They may have made you feel better, but they knocked the heck out of me!
“I am so anxious to see this new world you are bringing me in to! Will I grow up to be a farmer, a merchant or maybe a doctor or lawyer? Wow, that would be neat! You know, I might know the cure for cancer or any of the other terrible diseases that plague the world. Shoot, I might even be the first person to ever land on Mars!
“Hey, Mom. What if I grew up and became the President of the United States? Now that would be a trip you and I could enjoy!
“Of course, Mom, I will have to be born first and then grow up before doing any of these things.
“I’ll bet you didn’t know I can hear from in here, did you? Yep, the TV, telephone, people visiting with you, even your Mother ragging on you to get rid of me. I wanted her to be my grandmother, but I guess she doesn’t want me around. Too much bother and embarrassment I have heard her say.
“ And I have heard other, very hurtful things said. Your sperm donor doesn’t want me either. I guess he wants to continue dating other girls and push you aside. That’s too bad as you are a nice Mom and I think, a very nice person.
“Okay, I’m going to try and sound like a grown up now. Regardless of the reason I am here and just ready to take my first breath of air, is there really a valid reason why I cant’s be born? Just one.
“You know I have heard about this thing called adoption. I don’t know all about how it works, but I think you would go ahead and let me take that first gulp of air, then some nice people would take care of me and see that I found a good home with parents that care. I think that’s how it works.
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“Wow! That would be great for me! And I think it would be great for you too. Maybe someday in the future we could get together again to just say hello, and I love you.
“Please, Mom. Think it over real good. With putting me up for adoption there would only be one thing in your life to feel bad about or haunt you forever, or maybe even forget.
“If you don’t give me this chance to live my life, then I think you will be forever haunted by making a mistake and then murdering your baby.
“I guess adults go to prison for killing each other. From my warm place in here I can’t see much difference.
“Well, I will just wait now to see what you decide.”
And like they say, the rest is history
I was born in a home for unwed mothers. In my mind, this is not an imaginary one-sided conversation. It happens every day, many times per day.
My adoptive parents were a wonderful farm couple who could not bear children of their own. They raised me to be a responsible person. I have enjoyed and been blessed with an exciting, interesting and fruitful life.
Having ridden this rock, we call Earth, nearly 83 times around the Sun provides a person with a perspective not seen by younger folks. That perspective only comes with age.
A final chapter to this story. Several years ago, I met my birth mother. She was a warm, wonderful lady who had lived a very tough life. She became pregnant at the tender age of 19. Knowing she had no means by which to raise me, she checked into the Florence Crittenton Home for Unwed Mothers in Sioux City, IA.
And like they say, the rest is history.
James R. Lightfoot, Lightfoot Strategies served in Congress six terms, starting in 1985 and retiring in 1997. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Treasury, Postal and General Government (TPS) of Appropriations, he had jurisdiction over 40% of Federal Law Enforcement (Customs, Secret Service, ATF, FLETC, and IRS enforcement).
Once again, the pro-abortion fight in the US Congress has heated up. What is known as the Hyde Amendment, basically preventing the use of tax dollars to fund abortions, has been stripped from passing legislation.
Perhaps, there is one voice in this debate that has not been heard.
