she chose life.

Today is the 40th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the landmark Supreme court decision that has led to an estimated 55 million abortions being performed.  To think about it another way--that's 55 million babies that will never experience life!

On this day (and everyday), I am thankful for Sam's birth mother choosing life.  At possible risk of her reputation and any future prospects (i.e. marriage), she chose life.  Although I will never meet her or know her, my heart will always be full of gratitude for her and the decision that she made.

Because of her decision, we eagerly anticipate the child of our heart coming home.

Because of her decision, we see his sweet face each month in pictures and will one day hold him in our arms.

Because of her decision, we will have a lifetime of joys that'll come from parenting the cutest little boy on the planet.

Because of her decision, this little guy will learn to throw a football and be able to ride a bicycle--says Jeremy. (how I love him :)

Because of her decision, our sweet  Sam will experience the beauty of God's creation and the love of his Creator.


Because of her decision, Sam will grow into the man God intends for him to be.