From the Mail Bag
From the Mail Bag
Dear Mr. Reardon:
I am a 24 year old Catholic convert. I was married last October and now God has blessed us with our first child–due to be born in August. My pregnancy has brought me much grace–though some of it has been painful. You see, when I was 15 I had an abortion and being pregnant again has brought much anguish to the surface. You know what kinds of things I am experiencing, so I won’t go into it.
I know God has forgiven me for what I have done–but I haven’t forgiven myself or my mother (she pretty much told me I would have an abortion–I never decided on my own.) It is this forgiveness that I am seeking now and I feel that I need to come to a place of peace on the issue before our baby comes. I could not bear the idea of this child suffering because of unresolved post-abortion syndrome–whether it be a hardened maternal instinct, physical or mental abuse to the child or myself, or any other effects that abortion can have on the children that follow.
I am realizing more and more (from experience) how important your work is. The pro-abortion people may not want to hear about God and life beginning at conception, etc., but they may listen to the results of your studies. This could be an important bridge in saving the unborn. It certainly is already helping the aborted women–I can testify to that!
I would like to see your work continue, so I am sending the full amount that we allot each month for Church/Charity donations, $50. That being 10% of our income, you can see that we don’t make much, but as I said, I feel your work is very important. We would also like to be research patrons. We will give $10 a month, or more if possible.
I will keep your work in my prayers. Please pray for me and my babies too! Sincerely, J.T.
Editor: We thank you, and all our supporters, for your encouragement and support. Our prayers, and we hope those of everyone who reads these pages, are with you, your husband, and your children–as well as with the millions of other families who struggle with a past abortion. You are in God’s gentle care, now, and I know He will help you work through your remaining issues. Remember, in giving you this baby He is seeking to bless both you and your child. Live in hope. He has prepared you with a humble heart. I’m sure it will help you to be a great mother.
Originally published in The Post-Abortion Review 3(1) Winter 1995.
