Personal Narrative: Guilt Of Aborting A Child

For 20 years, I carried the guilt and shame of aborting a child at the age of thirteen. I was not aware that this decision would alter the course of my life forever. One morning, I cried “Father forgive me” for killing your child. I asked for forgiveness for many years, but this time was different. I felt God’s presence confirming that I had been forgiven and it was time to forgive myself. Since that day of redemption, I have been a licensed foster parent. For the past 3 years I have had the opportunity to foster a child. Naja was born to a 13 year old homeless mother. She enjoys worship and praise at home and at church. The adoption of Naja will be final on July 8, 2010. Naja’s side kick is named Darrell. He is my