The unwed mother-to-be said she wanted to abort. The father pleaded with her to reconsider. The grandparents offered $10,000 to her if she would spare the life of their unborn grandchild. Prayers were posted online and within 15 minutes two families had emailed asking if they could please adopt this baby. She knew all this yet still chose to abort.
A flower meant to blossom on earth will now only be seen in Heaven.
The father named his child 'Gabriel'.
True story. I know everyone in it but the mother and Gabriel - we never had the chance to meet.
I am hoping to write a song in honor of Gabriel's memory even as I pray and ask you to pray for the young mother who let a confused culture persuade her that a 'problem' was being solved. She will need many prayers to begin the long path of healing and forgiveness. Both are hers for the asking. That is what mercy is for...
We do not give up speaking for those who have no voice. We do not stop making a place in our hearts and in our culture where new life is welcomed and given a chance to grow, unfold, and add beauty to our world.
All of your potential on this earth will be missed little Gabriel. We will not let the world pretend your life did not matter - it mattered very much to us.
You young men be chaste. As you can see it really is a matter of life and death.
