True Courage

I define true courage as the ability to stand up for what is right even when it may not be popular or it may cost you something. Last night, after seeing countless stories in the media on the glamourization of abortion my wife finally decided to open up and share her story. I am so very proud of her and with her permission am going to share that story here.

Okay Facebook family and whoever needs to read this, please feel free to share if your heart leads you to. The newest hashtag in the "womens movement" is #youknowme . This hashtag is based off the fact that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion, so actresses in Hollywood are asking women to share their story because there is simply no reason to be ashamed that you may be that 1 in 4 woman, you should have no shame and almost be proud to tell your story. A number of actresses have come out about how proud they are and how it was the best decision they ever made to abort their baby. SO, here goes, this is my #youknowme story, the story that "popular" women are trying to silence, the story that these women don't want you to hear, because what in the world could be wrong about murdering your own child? When I was 22 years old I had an abortion and it was the biggest mistake of my life. I walked into an abortion clinic and I made a decision to take my innocent childs life. I have lived with 13 years of guilt, pain and shame. I have cried countless times for a baby that will absolutely never be. I have held both my beautiful boys in my arms and cried for their sibling that I chose to abort. I have been on my knees begging my sweet baby that is in Heaven for forgiveness. I found forgiveness through a loving Savior. A Savior that took the biggest ugliest sin in my life and he washed it clean. That savior forgave me but I did not forgive myself until about three weeks ago. A woman held me like a mother would hold her daughter as I cried tears of sorrow and sadness because I could not forgive myself for what I had done to my baby. A baby that was absolutely innocent! It wasn't my baby's fault. I will not stand by any longer as Hollywood glamorizes the murder of innocent babies. It is not glamorous at all, it's a sad sad sad life for a long time and there will always be a piece of that sadness, the guilt, the absolute shame that you will carry with you. Please if you are considering having an abortion, talk to me! Message me! There are so many other options. There is a Savior who loves you, there is a family that will love your baby, there are options. Please please please take it from a girl who's been there, you do not want a #youknowme story.

I am so proud of her for her willingness to be open and honest about her journey and I am happy to call her wife. If you or someone you know is thinking of abortion; please think of my wife's story and the many like hers. If someone you know has been through the trauma of abortion and is living in the despair of not being able to forgive themselves then please let them know there is HOPE and He is a loving God.