Please Consider Alternatives to Abortion

(A letter that will appear in the Herald's Voice of the People)

Approximately one year ago, our family received a phone call from our social worker informing us that we had been chosen to adopt a baby boy with Spina Bifida. This past year has been an unbelievable joy filled with happiness, love, emotional highs, and blessings! It is hard to put into words the beautiful journey we’ve encountered with our beloved son.

Needless to say, the past year has been very educational; neither my wife nor I knew anything about Spina Bifida when we received the phone call. Since April of last year, we’ve spent a tremendous amount of time reading and researching this condition that affects our baby. During this same time, we’ve been blessed with medical experts who have committed to helping our family.

Just recently, our family has discussed the possibility of adopting another baby with Spina Bifida. While recently reading additional information on Spina Bifida and adoption, we were terribly saddened to learn that at least 50% of pregnancies with a fetus diagnosed with Spina Bifida are aborted (http://www.spuc.org.uk/students/abortion/disability reports 90%)!

If you or someone you know is considering aborting your fetus that has been diagnosed with Spina Bifida (or any other condition), please STOP immediately! Instead, let us know. We’ll be glad to adopt your baby. Check out our blog at www.littlelanden.blogspot.com. Feel free to contact us at ronandtosh@comporium.net.



Sincerely,

Ron Black