4 Reasons My Choice is LIFE.

This morning it was our group's turn to care for the Pre K kids during our Mom's Bible study. What a blessing it was too. I really wanted to be in Yaya's toddler room to observe her. As always, God had other plans. A few mom's needed to be in her room with their children who have separation anxiety. Where did that lead me? Notice I said, "lead me" not "leave me?" I got to hang in the nursery. 2 years ago this would have been PURE TORTURE for me. To be surrounded by babies when I could not have one of my own. (I still shudder at the memory.) Yet today, I sat there surrounded by babies and was as happy as I could possibly be. If I could have picked them all up and held them all at once I would have. Unfortunately, I only have two arms so two was the max at one time for today. A woman in the group commented to me, "You have a gift! Not many people could handle 6 infants at once and keep them all happy and smiling like you're doing now." I hadn't even noticed how many babies were surrounding me til she said it. 3 were next to me in swings, 2 were in my lap and another was sitting just close enough to play along too. I couldn't have been happier!

So, I finally sit down tonight to read your blogs and two of you if not more have written about Pro Life vs. Pro Choice in relation to the upcoming presidential election. Today's experience and tonight's readings bring me now to this one horrifying thought. What would I/we have done if there was no Yaya? I'm talking not even an option of Yaya. I can't fathom it or my life without her.

Now, let me preface the rest of my post with this statement. I have always been a woman who supported PRO CHOICE. That was until I learned I am "infertile or fertility challenged." I have seen both sides of the debate and know why this is an emotional thing for not just one woman but ANY AND EVERY WOMAN. By now, you know the story of our Journey to Parenthood. Here are my reason(s) for choosing PRO LIFE.

1. If it weren't for my parents choosing life, I would not be here today. I wasn't planned at least not at the time I joined their lives.

2. My nephews weren't planned either and my life would be empty without them.

3. I would not be a mother had it not been for the brave and beautiful woman who chose LIFE for Yaya. Trust me, Yaya's mother had many reasons to choose abortion over life. Yet, she still chose LIFE! I thank her EVERY DAY for her choice of LIFE. I know God has played a roll in all of these "unplanned" pregnancies just as He had a plan for my infertility.

On a lighter note. There is still time to sign up for my drawing. Be sure to tell me you're in by Friday. Yaya will pull 3 names over the weekend and the winner will be announced next week.