tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post1935415904625330470..comments2023-05-02T05:40:29.838-07:00Comments on AscendingTheHills: In Honor of Sanctity of Life WeekJessica Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-50140183040056221262011-01-29T05:00:44.755-08:002011-01-29T05:00:44.755-08:00I hear you Neleita, I think we feel pretty much th...I hear you Neleita, I think we feel pretty much the same way. I think it tragic and an awful act...but also realize that many women feel like they have no choice and at that point it's an awful situation for all involved. That's when Christians should step up, at that juncture to help out...and many do...as Mary notes her son works at a clinic that helps out such women. We need more of that happening!<br /><br />For sure, taking life is wrong. I'm still perplexed at the abortion rates in NYC..how high they are...with contraceptives aplenty, free at clinics and sex ed at school.Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-65950667405481800432011-01-28T16:24:49.702-08:002011-01-28T16:24:49.702-08:00Personally I am totally against abortion but I wil...Personally I am totally against abortion but I will never judge a woman who have decided that it is the best option. I can not even begin to imagine the inner turmoil that she must be faced with. Thank God I have never been in a situation like that.Nelmitravel - Nelieta Mishchenkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657335005793856123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-60064684237136064372011-01-28T14:00:56.608-08:002011-01-28T14:00:56.608-08:00Pam...that's awesome that you teach your child...Pam...that's awesome that you teach your children that! To use their actions to help the world be a brighter place and not just complain and condemn! <br />~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-40312802636626690602011-01-28T13:59:38.163-08:002011-01-28T13:59:38.163-08:00Bonnie, I am honored that you took the risk to sha...Bonnie, I am honored that you took the risk to share you heart on my blog and share your story on how it still has left an impact on your life. I thank God for being a God who has a steadfast and faithful love towards His children and, through redemption and the power of Jesus' blood spilled out for all our wrongdoings, washes us clean from all the painful decisions we've had to make in our past. <br /><br />You are so beautiful in the eyes of God, precious and unique amongst His children, and God wouldn't want you to carry guilt with you, for it is a stumbling block in living the most fruitful life you can for His glory. He wants you to be happy and liberated from oppression..oppression that is caused by painful memories and guilt. I will pray that God helps you to no longer judge yourself. I can relate...I've made mistakes, different but nonetheless biggies, in my past and it took me awhile to forgive myself. Isn't it ironic how sometimes it's easier to forgive others and hardest to forgive ourselves sometimes?<br /><br />Anyways, don't want to write too much...but I will pray that God will heal your heart, sending it warmth and joy and set you free from any guilt that might be lingering. <br /><br />And you bring up a good point...sometimes the alternatives to abortion can be very painful in and of themselves. Adoption is a beautiful thing but a very tough decision on the part of the birth mother. I can't possibly imagine. Though, I see it as a very selfless and loving act.<br /><br />May you walk in the Lord's light today and always.<br />~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-85932985298954238632011-01-28T11:56:58.897-08:002011-01-28T11:56:58.897-08:00Amen. Actions and love are needed. I've had t...Amen. Actions and love are needed. I've had this conversation with my children many times and my son realized that his actions (helping a charity which assists young, pregnant women) can do so much more than just saying I'm against abortion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-64691551443083245862011-01-28T11:18:27.067-08:002011-01-28T11:18:27.067-08:00Ok taking a risk here....I was faced with this dec...Ok taking a risk here....I was faced with this decision 30 years ago....and 30 years later still am haunted by it....and being a Christian myself I still find it hard not to judge myself......I've never faced that decision....<br />30 years later my daughter was faced with the same decision....she chose adoption...both faced with that decision..both chose different paths...still a struggle of it's own....<br />thank you for this post..thank you for taking the risk...As always.....XOXOXOBongohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09476508632697640785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-20525369749394737812011-01-28T09:38:15.143-08:002011-01-28T09:38:15.143-08:00This is a difficult discussion for any woman, espe...This is a difficult discussion for any woman, especially if they are faced with this choice. I'm not an advocate of abortion, but I do believe that there are circumstances that it is warranted ie. rape. As you say, it is easy for people and groups to judge a woman. Before doing so, they need to really put themselves in that woman's shoes and try to understand her positions.Mary Hudak-Collins livingthescripture.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181851742870395058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-78124978497311256242011-01-28T08:57:13.869-08:002011-01-28T08:57:13.869-08:00Bless you A! :) I'm glad perhaps we might agre...Bless you A! :) I'm glad perhaps we might agree in the approach to this issue. This was a post I was nervous to write, but I felt it was important, as a Christian, to address it during this week.<br /><br />~many blessings to you and yoursJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-79439992317405870242011-01-28T08:51:58.385-08:002011-01-28T08:51:58.385-08:00oh Jessica I came here thinking I would have to fi...oh Jessica I came here thinking I would have to fight you tooth and nail! Yet I found me! <br /><br />Bless you JESSICA <br /><br />Cheers Aalejandro guzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444725035058665346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-65037613197916949882011-01-28T08:03:21.075-08:002011-01-28T08:03:21.075-08:00AMENAMENAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.com