No, I did not mean that I could not figure out how to do it; I could not bring myself to do it, because my heart was heavy. What a terrible article - so materialistic, so void of any sense of mystery or delight in new life.
We have a new beautiful, amazing granddaughter, a surprise (how?) to the young ‘uns who chose to keep the pregnancy under HEAVY urging to get an abortion because they ‘would ruin their lives, not have a chance to finish college, etc.’ She is our delight, and those who urged her murder in utero are also delighted. And the young ‘uns are delighted, too, and stepping up to the plate.
How can people think - Gee, I won’t be able to buy a dream home if I continue with this pregnancy? What is a dream home with no children to fill it?
I have seen many families in the Christian community live on what appears to be nothing, reaping the rewards of their extended network. It has actually amazed me how people at near poverty levels have had things donate to them, have made birthdays and holidays out of nothing, and have gone on to serve others. If there is anything I have learned watching these folks - mostly home schoolers - it is that God really does provide, and life is about service - not acquisition.