Lessons from an 8 year old boy...

Last night was my night to go out with my 8 year old son, Sam. On our way we were observing all of the election signs in people's yards.. The conversation went something like this:

S: Well, why can't we vote for Obama? I am going to vote for Obama. (I am sure he said this to see what kind of reaction he would get... he knows we are voting for McCain)

Me: Well, if you really want to know, he believes it is okay for a woman to have an abortion (a word Sam has previously heard, but probably not grasped).

S: What is abortion, Mom?

M: (Yikes, can I really go here? Idon't think I have a choice at this point..) When a Mommy gets pregnant and decides she doesn't want the baby, she can kill it while it is in her belly.

S: What??!!!!?????!~!!!!!!!????

M: Silence for moment....or two..

S: But why wouldn't a Mom want her baby? That doesn't make any sense.........

"That doesn't make any sense... that doesn't make any sense..Why wouldn't a Mom want her baby?.... that doesn't make any sense.... " Those words spent the night reverberating in my head..... Even I, as a prolife mother/woman/Catholic, might not have always taken those words to heart. Right now as I ponder the prospect of my next pregnancy, sometimes I feel afraid and have actually secretly (or not so secretly) hoped that I was 'done' now......... but after hearing Sam's words last night, I found myself in tears looking at my beautiful children... none of them were planned, none were expected, some were real surprises, but ALL of them are the most cherished, loved, adorable, awesome, full of life, full of love, extra fantabulous people ever. How could a Mom not want her baby? Impossible. If she knew him/her, she would be in love instantly. Please let us pray for our country, our President (present and future), our families, and all those women who haven't - or won't - give their children a chance.