now I can live, only a few minutes ago you were ready to put a stop to me, but something spoke to you

there you were in LA at the clinic 18 weeks, the final call

all you had to do was step through that door, and I would have been gone

but you didn't

thank you for giving me a chance to live

I promise somehow I will make the world happy I am alive

you won't be disappointed

I will be charming, full of fun, and ever thankful you gave me these hands and feet

you wait and see, I'm going to surprise the earth with my talents and abilities

people will look up to me and I'll owe it all to you

oh, and by the way, can I call you mom?

mom, that has a nice ring to it

That's really nice Mg !

Last week my heart was so heavy because of the loss of one of our cancer kids. I really took it to heart and stayed choked up for the most part of the week. It was a busy week on many levels and I couldn't seem to get my head above the water.

Then the phone rings and I have a chance to help someone out in LA. Not knowing the details I said I'll do what I can. She was standing in a clinic making the biggest choice possible. I didn't really know what to say except why don't you let me get you a ticket, fly you out here and have diner with me. That was Thursday. Last night there's a knock at my door. She comes in and we talk, cry and pray a while. She even gave me the biggest gift I could imagine, she smiled.

As sad as I was last week, I could feel my frown turning to smile.

thank you God for letting me be here

who knows, maybe I'll talk her into the name mike :-)

one life goes home another one arrives, I'm blessed

Last week sitting in one of my regular hangs I feel this hug around my neck. "I love you" were the words said then a kiss on this old mans cheek.

we're almost there she says
february it is
a baby will enter this world
deserving to live
my heart swelled with tears
as I left the place
I have no doubt
a smile on face

get in my car
heading for home
I hear the ringing
text on my phone
just wanted to say
thank you my friend
you made a beginning
instead of an end

how proud I am
as I lay here tonight
a girl from the darkness
now lives in the light
although it's not me
I still feel the joy
the Lord saves again
this girl or boy

why do I believe
it's this I know
one greater than me
who loves her so
he put in her heart
that rainy night
more than a chance
he gave her light

so pray with me
won't you my friends
this new life to enter
as the old life ends
may you grow up happy
with peace in your heart
it was prayers for you
that gave you this start

Phil Keaggy sings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2ZEz0SoVLM

Who will speak up for the little ones?
Helpless and half-abandoned.
They've got the right to choose life
They don't want to lose,
I've got to speak up, won't you?

Equal rights, equal time, for the unborn children.
Their precious lives are on the line,
How can we be rid of them?
Passing laws, passing out
Bills and new amendments.
Pay the cost and turn about,
And face the young defendants.

Who will speak up for the little ones?
Helpless and half-abandoned.
They've got the right to choose life
They don't want to lose,
I've got to speak up, won't you?

Many come and many go,
Conceived but not delivered.
The toll is astronomical,
How can we be indifferent.

Little hands, little feet,
Tears for Him who made you.
Should all on earth forsake you now,
But He'll never forsake you.

Who will speak up for the little ones?
Helpless and half-abandoned.
They've got the right to choose life
They don't want to lose,
I've got to speak up, won't you?

Forming hearts, forming minds,
Quenched before awakened,
For so many deliberate crimes
The earth will soon be shaken.

Little hands, little feet,
Tears for Him who made you.
Should all on earth forsake you now,
But He'll never forsake you.

Who will speak up for the little ones?
Helpless and half-abandoned.
They've got the right to choose life
They don't want to lose,
I've got to speak up, won't you?

It's a boy!

Aarya, 18 inches, 6.7lbs

I was so happy to hear last night that on Jan28th he was born perfect.

Here's all my hopes for you little Aarya :)

Amazing when you think this almost didn't happen and now here he is, a life.

Lucky to be among who read these posts,. Michael., a testament that,with God, all things are possible.. Thank you,ever so much, for taking the time,.despite your hectic days, to share this...
Peace.