Today has been... Rewarding... Horrific!
How can those two words wind up in the same sentence? Let me explain.
Yesterday our cat ( the one we got before children) scratched Lucas one time too many. We found a home for him and today set out to Tri-cities to choose a free kitten.
Long morning. We had to pick up my cat carrier, drop off a book at a friends house, go to Wal-mart for the necessary supplies for our forthcoming kitten.
The kids did great on the trip over. Jojo slept while the other two watched out the window with minimal noises. The place was really easy to find. There were 3 kittens to pick from , two black fluffy ones and a short haired female.
All the way over there, Lucas insisted he wanted a black one. After holding all of them, he changed his mind. We are now the proud owners of a little calico female - who is currently hiding under the bed to escape all the love and attentions of Lucas - mostly- and Abrianna.
The way home was stressful. Both girls were wailing and Lucas was pestering them. Couple that with two stops to corral kitty, and I was very glad to get back home.
Shortly after arriving home, the phone rang. It was my mom. Strange. She doesn't call me unless we haven't spoken for several days.
The news was saddening and maddening. My cousin was scheduled to have an abortion. That happened this morning. She TOOK HER 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH HER TO THE APPOINTMENT!! The "wonderful" people at planned parenthood ( or shall I call it planned barrenhood) let her in the room.
I know God certainly had the power to intervene. I also know He doesn't force us. My heart is so sad for this innocent life that was snuffed out before ever having a chance to even live! Please pray for my Aunt and cousin. My Aunt is devastated. She's been trying desperately to get through her to her daughters drug darkened mind. To know avail. This grandchild is gone.
Thank you all for your prayers.
2 comments:
Whew! What a day Rachel! Bless your heart! Poor grandma, mother and unborn baby! ac
There should be a "reaction" at the end of your comment for "sad".
Ultimately, though, she has the choice, and you should not be angry with her, but let it go as one of the inconsistencies of life that create sadness, but ultimately allow for free-choice in the world, despite your disagreement with it.
The worst thing the family could do to her now that the deed is done is to hold it against her instead of love her, because judgment and love is a hard balance to achieve for us humans, so rather let the judgment go and hang on to the love, in the hopes that it will conquor all.
Maybe that sounds like b.s., but at this stage in the game, perhaps it's the best we can hope for.
XO
Jen
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