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Post by djlamar2 on Aug 29, 2012 18:10:20 GMT -8
Before my story begins let me lay out some things. 1. This story isn't pointing any fingers. This story is about what I feel about abortion. 2. This story is not for the weak of heart or those who don't like these stories. If you don't like it you don't have to read further. 3. This story does contain stuff not intended for kids hence the reason for the PG-13 rating. This will tell of the baby in the womb, what happens to it if abortion is done and the emotional scars it leaves on the mother. So without further ado for those who want to read on may I present: A life given. Narrated by me. Written by me. The names are fictional but this can and in most cases do happen. Reason behind this? You'll know at the end of this story.
A life given: Chapter I: The unborn child.
It is a beautiful day in Ponyland. Megan, Molly, Danny and Dj are walking through Ponyland to see a new pony who had just moved in. She came from an abusive family. She was raped at the age of 15. Luna had asked them to come especially Dj because she knew his Christian background. The pony's name is Grace.
Djlamar2: Weird how Luna had asked me to come along.
Megan: You are after all her good friend. *Sobbing can be heard in a house*
Djlamar2: This must be it. *Knocks on the door and a young filly answers* Excuse me. *Her eyes were red from crying*
Grace: Yes. Oh I can't believe this.
Dj knew she was troubled. He could see it in her eyes. She was a light blue unicorn.
Djlamar2: What's wrong?
Grace: I just took a pregnancy test. I'm pregnant.
Megan: That's great.
Grace: No that's not great. I'm 16. Oh the phone.
Dj knew that this girl was worried.
Grace: No mom. Don't say that. I don't hate you. It just happened. I was raped. What did you expect? *Hangs up* Maybe I should just get an abortion.
Djlamar2: Whoa whoa whoa. That is a living creature in you. You do know that murder is.....
Grace: *Raising her voice* OH DON'T GO TELLING ME WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT ABORTION! I know.
Djlamar2: Oh. Listen. Its okay. *Just then Twilight Sparkle comes in* Hey TS.
Twilight Sparkle: You really should listen to him.
Grace: *In tears* Why? Is he gonna give me a lecture about sex? Its not my fault.
Djlamar2: No. I'm here to talk about life. Grace, Luna told me all about your past and how you were raped. Its okay. But I don't want you to do something you'll regret. Twilight Sparkle is there a way to show a baby inside its mother's womb?
Twilight Sparkle: Luna thought you'd ask that. *Shows him the spell*
Side note: As said before this is not for the weak hearted. If you don't wanna keep reading then stop now.
Djlamar2: Let us show you what the baby looks like. *She chants a spell and they see a small body on a tv monitor*
Grace: That's a baby? I thought they weren't alive when they are in the womb.
Djlamar2: They are Grace. Every day a baby is conceived in the mother's womb. But...... *A graphic scene is seen with the mother getting an abortion*
Grace: Oh my gosh!!!!!!! *Screaming* What is she doing to that poor baby? Take it away. Please.
Djlamar2: Twilight stop the spell. Grace that baby in there is also alive. I'm sorry you had to see that.
Grace: It was so horrific. It looked like it was in pain. *They are seen back in her house and she is in tears again* What happens to it?
Megan: The worse thing ever. But that's not the worse Grace.
Grace: Please let me have a day to think about it. I don't wanna hear anymore today. *They nod and leave but not before Dj sets something on the table*
Djlamar2: You can look at that if you want. And my phone number is there too. Grace... *Puts his hand on her shoulder* we're here for ya. And don't worry we won't show you that picture again.
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Post by djlamar2 on Aug 29, 2012 19:11:10 GMT -8
That night Grace has a nightmare. It was her in the hospital having the abortion. Everything she saw was happening.
Grace: No stop. I want my baby.
She could see everything. The needle going into its forehead, the brains being sucked out and its lifeless body being pulled out. She awoke and dialed the number Dj gave her. He picked up.
Djlamar2: Hello.
Grace: I *In tears* I..... I just had the worse dream of my life.
Djlamar2: Grace. Calm down.
Grace: This is your fault. You showed me what happened and now I'm having nightmares. *Breaks down* I'm sorry. I don't mean to be mean.
Djlamar2: Explain what you saw.
She told him everything she saw in the dream.
Grace: It was horrific. It was like watching that whole scene you showed me.
Djlamar2: You only saw part of what happens. This must have been some sort of guilt trip that the devil wanted you to see.
Grace: Really?
Djlamar2: Yes. But Grace. Those things do happen. That baby inside you is alive.
Grace: I need you Dj. I really do. I'm confused, alone and I don't know what to do.
Djlamar2: I'll be over in the morning. Try and get some sleep okay?
Grace: Okay Dj. I'll try.
Djlamar2: And Grace.
Grace: Yes.
Djlamar2: God loves you. He wants what's best for you. That's why its so important not to have this abortion if you decide to have it.
The next morning.
Grace: So what can I do? I mean I want this baby but I want it to have a happy life.
Djlamar2: Two options. 1. Keep him/her. Your that baby's mother. Or 2.
Grace: Please don't say abortion. I had nightmares all night about it.
Megan: Trust us. He won't suggest it.
Djlamar2: 2. Adoption. Give him/her to a loving family.
Grace: I'm curious. What happens to the mother? After the you know?
Djlamar2: Tons of things. Diseases can happen, she gets depressed. Worse of all she could die in the process.
Grace: Why is children so important to God? I mean. Their rowdy, obnoxious.
Djlamar2: Jesus' disciples were the same way. They too thought they were obnoxious. They told them not to bug him.
Grace: Wait I heard this before. Didn't he say "Do not forbid them" or something?
Djlamar2: That's right. He said "Let the little children come to me. And do not forbid them. For such is in the kingdom of heaven."
Grace: And he cares about this little bundle?
Djlamar2: From the tip of its nose to its little feet. He knows it before its even born. *Luna comes in*
Luna: Hey Dj. Grace how do you like my friend?
Grace: I kind of blew him off at first. But he is nice. He hasn't pointed a finger at me or anything. Dj can you tell me more about the baby I have in me?
Djlamar2: Sure. Grace that baby has 2 eyes, a nose, a mouth, 4 feet, ears and a tail just like you. Now answer me this. What if someone wanted to put you to death? Not pointing fingers just asking.
Grace: I'd say "No let me live." *Gasps* I'm gonna do the same if I get an abortion. Oh wow.
Djlamar2: If you feel that way. But yes.
Grace: Would God forgive me if I did?
Djlamar2: He would but there would be consequences.
Grace: I want to learn more. I don't want to do something I'll regret. But I do have a question.
Djlamar2: Yes.
Grace: What if it died naturally? Would he hold me accountable?
Djlamar2: Like what? If it died when it was born without an abortion? *She nods expecting a "Yes" answer* Well think of it this way. What if someone accidentally ran someone over? Or something happened to someone and you couldn't control it or say anything about it? Now would you be accountable for that?
Grace: No because I didn't cause it.
Djlamar2: Now. What did you just tell me?
Grace: No because I didn't cause it. *She gasps* I answered my own question. *He nods*
Djlamar2: Same with if the baby dies on its own. You wouldn't have control over what happened if you didn't ask for an abortion. *She starts crying*
Grace: My mom said I should get 1.
Djlamar2: Well its true you should listen to your parents but......
Grace: But I shouldn't do something that God wouldn't like right? *He nods*
Djlamar2: But no matter what Grace. She is your mom. You should love her. But yes don't do that. Abortion is a terrible thing.
Grace: Your not like any religious people I see. They usually stick a bible in my face and say "Your wrong". Or "You shouldn't have let that happen".
Djlamar2: Its true it shouldn't have happened but you couldn't control it. You said you were raped correct? *She nodded* See? You had no control.
Grace: But it still happened.
Djlamar2: Remember when the soldiers brought that woman to Jesus and asked him what they should do with her?
Grace: Yeah. She committed adultery. But he had pity on her.
Djlamar2: Remember what he said?
Grace: Yeah. "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone". And no one could. Because they had sinned. He asked her "Where are your accusers?" and told her "Go and sin no more". But Dj I am a wretched girl. I thought about getting an abortion.
Djlamar2: Now, now. Don't talk like that. *She starts crying again* Grace.... Funny. Here I am talking about grace and that's your name. God isn't going to hold that against you.
Grace: I'm so stupid.
Djlamar2: Now Grace. Your not stupid. You may have thought about doing that but you haven't yet. Grace do you like hymns?
Grace: I love them.
Djlamar2: Do you like "Amazing Grace"?
Grace: Yes. I love that song. That's how I came to know the Lord.
Djlamar2: Then there you go. Have you been baptized?
Grace: Of course. Ever since I was 10.
Djlamar2: Then your covered by the blood of Jesus. *The clock chimes noon* Listen. I am gonna go. We have been talking for over 2 hours. But don't hesitate to call. And Grace God loves you.
Grace: I know that. *She smiles* I guess I have someone to talk to.
Djlamar2: Just remember if you have any doubts ask me or Luna. She'll help out too. *She nods and he leaves*
Stay tuned for chapter 2: Her decision.
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Post by djlamar2 on Aug 30, 2012 4:52:38 GMT -8
Chapter II: Her decision
After 4 months Grace went to see the doctor and it wasn't 1 with very good news. She called Dj again and he came over.
Djlamar2: Grace tell me what happened. You sounded hysterical over the phone.
Grace: I went to the doctor to see what I was having and...... its a girl.
Djlamar2: That's wonderful. I'm glad you decided not to have this abortion.
But Dj knew something was up. She wouldn't have called him crying if it was just that.
Grace: Yeah. But..... I have some news. The baby might be autistic.
Djlamar2: Oh. *Sounding quizically*
Grace: Maybe its best that this baby doesn't suffer.
Djlamar2: Now hold it. Did the doctor say it wasn't going to live?
Grace: No.
Djlamar2: Then why have an abortion? Didn't we have a talk about this 4 months ago?
Grace: Yes. But this was before I heard she was gonna be disabled.
Djlamar2: Grace. *Holding her hoof* I know what will make you feel better. I'm disabled too.
Grace: You don't look like it.
Djlamar2: Oh trust me I am. Grace this same decision is 1 doctors ask parents a lot. It shouldn't be a choice. Now what if my mom never had me?
Grace: You wouldn't be here talking to me and I would have had the abortion by now.
Djlamar2: Right. I have what's called Cerebral Palsy. I have an idea. *Gets out his cellphone* I have someone I want you to meet. *Calls Baby Shady's number* Hey can you bring Zippy to Grace's house?
Baby Shady: Sure. Be there in a second. *They come over*
Zippy: Hi Dj.
Djlamar2: Grace this is Zippy. She was born with Cerebral Palsy too.
Zippy: Yep.
Grace: I know her. The boys at school always pick on her.
Zippy: Mama always tells me "Your special. God has a plan for you. Dj said so".
Grace: And the baby in me? Even though she'll be autistic?
Baby Shady: Of course.
Djlamar2: And remember you don't have to keep her if you don't want. Just don't go through with this abortion.
Grace: I did call my mom and we talked.
Djlamar2: Good for you.
Grace: Yeah. But she still wants me to have an abortion.
Djlamar2: Let me tell you a few things about kids with disabilities.
Grace: Okay.
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Post by djlamar2 on Aug 30, 2012 12:27:37 GMT -8
Djlamar2: Now about kids with disabilities. Most kids you can't tell they are disabled.
Grace: Like you and Zippy.
Djlamar2: Yes. Let me show you something.
Grace: Not another horrific scene I hope.
Djlamar2: Nah. *Pulls out a book* Read the heading.
Grace: The Magic of Ponyland. Hey I read that book.
Djlamar2: And read the author.
Grace: Written by Djlamar2. *She gasps* That's you.
Djlamar2: It sure is. See even with Cerebral Palsy I still can do things. Now about education. She'll be slow at first but you have to be patient.
Grace: Will she learn though?
Djlamar2: Oh yeah. She's like any kid but she'll learn at a slower pace than anyone else. *Grace smiles*
Grace: She kicked.
Djlamar2: See. She's a living being.
Grace: If anything else I think that I'll keep her even if she's autistic.
Djlamar2: Good. Tell ya what. Me, Megan, Danny and Molly will be there when you have her.
Grace: Really? *He nods* Oh thank you.
Djlamar2: I'm gonna talk to your mom.
Grace: Oh please don't. She already hates what I have done.
Djlamar2: Trust me. It'll be fine. *She dials the number and her mom picks up*
Grace's mom: Hello.
Djlamar2: Hi. This is Dj.
Grace's mom: Oh its you. I don't know what kind of ideas your putting in my daughter's head but she can't have a baby. She won't be able to take care of her. She's 16 for gosh sakes. She'd be better off having that abortion. Besides the baby will be autistic.
Djlamar2: Why does that make a difference?
Grace's mom: I've seen kids with disabilities. They get bullied, get made fun of.
Djlamar2: Stop right there. Sure they get picked on but that doesn't mean they are special.
Grace's mom: Ha.
It lasted for 4 hours. Dj kept telling Grace's mom that the baby wouldn't be any different than the kids and also told her what he told Grace.
Grace's mom: I knew someone would come to tell her what she did was wrong.
Djlamar2: It wasn't her fault.
Grace's mom: Well she should still have the abortion. We're done here. *She hangs up*
Djlamar2: *Sarcastically* That went well.
Grace: She still thinks I should get an abortion huh?
Djlamar2: Yes. But you don't have to. Remember you have a choice. Make the right 1.
Grace: I will. I just hope my mom understands the pressure I'm under.
Djlamar2: She will. I'll pray for you tonight.
Grace: Can you do it now? I need it badly.
Djlamar2: Sure.
They both kneeled down and prayed. At the end Dj stood up and shook her hoof.
Djlamar2: Now if you need anything don't hesitate to call. I'm always available. *He smiles*
Grace: Thanks.
Stay tuned for Chapter 3: What's to come.
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Post by djlamar2 on Aug 30, 2012 14:55:01 GMT -8
Chapter III: What's to come.
It had been 2 days since he had talked to her. They talked over the phone about certain things. What to name the baby, if she was gonna keep it or give to it a good home, and what to tell her mom. Dj, with the help of Megan decided to throw a baby shower for her. And since Dj has helped her through the ordeal he was invited.
Djlamar2: But I'm a guy Megan.
Megan: Uh, uh, uh. So what if you're a guy Dj? You helped her make her decision. *He goes to the baby aisle*
Djlamar2: We'll need baby clothes, diapers, and a diaper pail. *Laughs* Its like I'm the father.
Megan: Speaking of which have you talked to her mom here lately?
Djlamar2: Not since she blew up at me. Tried calling her got her answering machine. *Just then a light green unicorn comes up* Hello.
Grace's mom: Hi. Um we haven't met but I've been thinking. I had this dream. I dreamed that a baby was born but when it was a storm came and blew it away. When we found her she was dead.
Djlamar2: That's weird.
Grace's mom: The weird part isn't just that. The mother of the baby was Grace.
Megan: Your Grace's mom?
Grace's mom: Yeah. She probably hates me now. But if you could just take me to her. I wanna see her again and apologize for being such a jerk and not supportive of her. I knew it wasn't her fault. I was just angry.
Djlamar2: We're having a baby shower for her. If you'd like to come.
Grace's mom: She still has the baby in her? *They nod and she sighs a sigh of relief* Her pastor and I had a talk. He told me that every child is a blessing.
Djlamar2: Then come with us. *She nods* Now if you will wait out here. What is your name?
Grace's mom: Harmony.
Djlamar2: Beautiful name. *They head in*
At the baby shower she opened her gifts.
Grace: Oh thank you Megan. Oh she'll love it. *Holds up a blanket*
Djlamar2: Grace I have 1 more surprise for you. Come on in Harmony. *She does and Grace has tears in her eyes*
Harmony: Grace. Its me. *They embrace and Grace starts crying*
Grace: I'm so sorry mom. I'm so sorry.
Harmony: No. It is I who should be sorry. Could you ever forgive me?
Grace: Of course mom. But why did you come here?
Harmony: Luna called me the other day. She wanted me here. She said "Come and patch things up with your daughter." I have 1 more person to apologize to. That's you Dj. You were right. I wasn't being very supportive and I wasn't very nice. Could you forgive me?
Djlamar2: Of course.
Harmony: I too have a surprise for you. Here. *Gives her a coupon* This is for the baby store. Anything you need you can use this. And Grace......
Grace: Yeah.
Harmony: Don't get an abortion. I almost made the same mistake as you when I found I was pregnant with you. *They embrace and they both start crying*
Djlamar2: You have a very sweet daughter Harmony.
Harmony: Couldn't have asked for a better 1.
Grace: You wanna hear the baby's name?
Harmony: Sure.
Grace: Small Miracle.
Harmony: I love that name.
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Post by djlamar2 on Aug 31, 2012 9:40:30 GMT -8
After the shower Dj sat with Grace and Harmony to talk.
Djlamar2: Now then. We have 2 choices for her to make. You know them both. 1. She keeps the baby.
Harmony: Yeah.
Djlamar2: Or 2. She gives it up for adoption.
Grace: I don't wanna give her up but *Sighs* I want her to have a good home.
Djlamar2: Yeah. *She starts groaning*
Harmony: Grace? What's wrong?
Grace: Mom. I'm having big time contractions.
Harmony: But you have 1 month left.
Grace: I don't know. Dj we need to get her to a hospital. *They take her there*
Nurse: Husband?
Grace: I have none.
Nurse: Okay. Let's see what's going on. *Looks on the sonagram* Whew. You almost had her too early. Bed rest for 2 weeks. *They head back*
Djlamar2: Remember no doing anything. You need anything you ask your mom. Or us if we're here. *She nods* We'll see you later. *They head out*
Stay tuned for Chapter IV: The arrival.
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Post by djlamar2 on Aug 31, 2012 10:00:23 GMT -8
Chapter IV: The arrival.
It had been 6 months and she was showing it.
Grace: *In pain* Where's Dj?
Harmony: They are on their way.
Grace: Good.
Harmony: Think your gonna make it to the hospital?
Grace: Yes. Ohhhhhhh. *Dj and Megan come in*
Djlamar2: How's the expecting mother doing?
Harmony: She's almost there. Let's get her to the hospital. *They drive her there and a nurse wheels a wheelchair out*
Nurse: Gonna need someone in there to help.
Harmony: I can help.
Grace: I want Dj there too.
Nurse: Is that okay Harmony?
Harmony: Yes. *He heads in with them*
Nurse: Put these on. *Hands him gloves and a mask and he puts them on*
Djlamar2: Grace can you hear me?
Grace: Yes.
Djlamar2: I'm gonna help with catching the baby. *She starts pushing*
Grace: I hate this. *Starts crying*
Nurse: Its okay Grace. Hang in there honey. *She pushes even more* I see a head. Come on baby. *She pushes 1 more time and the baby is out and its crying* Oh such a beautiful little girl. Wanna hold her? *Holding her out to Dj*
Djlamar2: Sure. *Takes her from her* Oh she is beautiful. Little Miracle welcome to the world. *He takes her near Grace who is crying* Hey girl. Here she is. *Grace takes her*
Grace: Little Miracle. *Smiles* How is she?
Nurse: Vital signs are normal. We'll run a test to see how she is doing. *Grace nods and they take her to weigh her and check her over*
Grace: Thanks Dj. You've been a big help.
Djlamar2: See? It all worked out in the end. *The nurse comes out and smiles*
Nurse: 5lbs 3oz. But Grace the doctor is right. She has autism.
Djlamar2: Grace remember the choice we gave you. You can keep her or give her up for adoption.
Grace: I think she would be happier with me.
Djlamar2: Good for you.
Harmony: Can I hold my granddaughter now?
Nurse: Sure. *Hands her to Harmony*
Harmony: What a beautiful granddaughter I have. *Megan comes in*
Megan: Can I come in?
Grace: Sure. *Goes over to Harmony who is holding Little Miracle* She is a beautiful filly isn't she?
Megan: She sure is.
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Post by djlamar2 on Aug 31, 2012 10:16:32 GMT -8
2 days later Grace took her home. Grace: Thanks Dj for that talk we had a few months ago. If you hadn't have convinced me to not have an abortion this sweet little baby wouldn't have been born. Djlamar2: Your welcome. Megan: See he knew what to talk about. Harmony: And thanks for helping her out. Djlamar2 and Megan: Your welcome. Closing remarks: Djlamar2: Hello. You have just read A life given. We hoped you enjoyed this 4 part story. Every day a baby is conceived in a mother's womb. Unfortunately more than half of those babies never make it the first day. As most of the mothers have an abortion. Whether its because they can't take care of the baby, doctors say it'll be disabled, or the mother is too young. Megan: But just because a baby is in the womb doesn't mean its not alive. Grace: The baby might be disabled or not be felt the first few months but it is alive. Djlamar2: This story was to show you how you can help mothers make the right decision. Megan: Abortion is the same as pulling a trigger on a gun and shooting someone on purpose. It is murder. Djlamar2: Just because the baby won't have a good home, Megan: Or has a disability, Grace: Or the mother can't take care of it. Djlamar2: Doesn't mean it deserves to die. There are things you can do. 1. Plan ahead. Grace: 2. Talk to your kids about sex. Megan: 3. If they are about to have a baby give them some options. Djlamar2: And 4. Don't make abortion a choice. Adoption is a good option because it allows the kid to have a good home even if its not with the mother. Grace: Every kid is precious in God's sight. Even disabled ones. Djlamar2: We hope you liked "A life given". Remember you don't have to walk out pregnancy alone. Ask your parents, Grace: A friend, Megan: Or a pastor. Djlamar2: Thank you for reading  . The end. |
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Post by sunstar on Aug 31, 2012 16:03:05 GMT -8
I'm against abortion myself. Good work. I would rather the abortion happen naturally, which is what a misscarage is. The only time I would ever consider an abortion is if there is no hope that the baby could survive outside the womb. The only reason for that is because I had a cousin born without most of his brain. He died four hours after birth. The fours hours he was alive, I could tell he was in great pain. It hurt knowing he had to suffer. I would have rather my aunt to have gone through with an abortion just to spare my cousin that four hours of agonized life.
There are also cases of pregnant women where their bodies treat the baby as a forign object and attack the baby, making mom to be very sick. most cases of this do not end well, with the death of both mom and baby. Rarely does mom survive. the usual treatment for this is the removal of the baby by abortion.
In cases like the two I mentioned, those are the only times I would consider an abortion. Otherwise I'm dead against it. My cousin had one. She was only thirteen when she got pregnant. Personally, I would have made her have the baby and raise it.
This story really makes you think.
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