Thoughts on Love, Abortion, and Weird Conversations in English Class

Hello Dear Friends!

I always seem to be in the library whenever I make a blog post, with the exception of my last post. So many things have been happening, it's crazy! God is showing me mini-miracles that take my breath away and all I can do is praise His glorious name! Yesterday was full of interesting things that caught my attention. For instance, our English 1102 discussions. We had to read about this couple who were basically in "lust" and seniors in high school going to college. They basically thought themselves above the statistics of teen pregnancy and never thought it could happen to them. Well, surprise surprise, the girl did end up getting pregnant. I think she was almost in denial, trying to hide it from everyone by wearing baggy clothing and eating lots of food. Her boyfriend tried to talk her into getting an abortion, but I think something kept her from doing so. Perhaps it was because it was a life made by the two of them. It was kind of obvious he didn't "love" her anymore after she got pregnant, and perhaps that was why she didn't want to tell anyone else. Anyways, the day finally comes when her water breaks, and she tells her boyfriend to meet her at a motel. Not the hospital. A motel. A MOTEL!!! So she ends up having the baby after long hours of labor. Soon after she tells her boyfriend, "Get rid of it. Just get rid of it." I think you can see where this is going... He wraps the baby in plastic and throws the baby into a garbage can! This part makes me want to cry. A life is just snuffed out like that, with a blunt blow to the head and only a brief existence where nobody loved them. The parents were basically locked away for life except when they got out on bail and the girlfriend testified against the boyfriend.

Now the subject of abortion was brought up, but it didn't come to blows or a full out argument, and we really centered more around the whole love part aspect. My group saw it as a bunch of bad mistakes leading up to murder. I know everyone in our group didn't agree about the whole sex before marriage thing, and two of the girls were more worried about how they didn't use the proper "protection." I think this is kind of sad personally. They're willing to give up their bodies, but not willing to suffer the consequences of becoming pregnant. There's no protection that is 100% effective except for abstinence. But this, sadly, is the culture of the day. It's fine to have sex as long as you have the proper protection! And make sure you know your partner doesn't have aids or HIVs! This goes without mentioning the emotional wreckage that is sure to follow if you do become emotionally attached to that person or persons you are with. It's just a mess I tell you! I could have gotten easily into an argument with the whole class, but I think God knew that wouldn't be the way to get people's attentions in the right way. I'm so glad God gives me wisdom in situations like this; although, I sometimes don't listen. :)

On the positive side, a friend of my former roommate came to visit last night. My former roommate might hate me, but I think her friend is so desperate for answers that she is turning to people who have hope and love in their lives. It's great to see how God works, even in awkward situations. What's even more awesome is that she and my roommate now used to go to the same high school. They were not the best of friends, and I think God is using this situation to heal yet another part of both their lives. God is so so good! :D I am praying for the right moment in which I can share Jesus with this friend. I can only pray and hope that she will see the light and let God do the rest of the work! I know He can do the impossible, and I know that He can bring my former roommate to Himself, as well as her friend. I am praying that God will fill me with love for the both of them. I know He can do it.

I'm so excited that I get to go home this weekend! I'm leaving late Saturday night and getting to see my baby brother and go to my Mom's baby shower! I have missed seeing baby Keegan and the rest of the family. I am greatly looking forward to seeing them all!

Peace to you,

Keri Lynn