Religion is a very important part of my life, but for some reason I have kept that more private in my blogging. Maybe I have been worried about being judged, but in order to understand this post I think it is important for you to understand a little of what I believe. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints, aka Mormon. No I do not have horns (a common myth) but I don't drink and didn't have sex before I got married. As a Mormon we believe that we were spirit people living in Heaven before we were born on Earth and received our bodies. After our time on Earth, we believe that our spirits will be reunited with our perfected bodies and live for Eternity with our Father in Heaven. Because my DH and I were married in a Temple, where we were sealed, we have been promised to spend eternity with each other and our children. This knowledge has given me great comfort in my life.
On with my reason for telling you all this (no I am not trying to convert anyone). Last night DH and I were reading in "What to Expect When You're Expecting". We were reading the growth that is happening to our little baby during these couple of weeks (I am not sure if I am 7.5 weeks along, or 5.5 weeks along because of my late ovulation). It was saying that the heart was now beating and that vital organs are taking form. DH asked me if I thought the spirit there yet. I know there is a lot of controversy about when life actually begins, but I believe with all my heart that my baby is alive and has a spirit. I already love it so much and would do anything to protect it. I don't understand how anyone can claim that something with a beating heart isn't alive and can be aborted. If anything were to happen to my pregnancy I would morn the loss of my very alive baby. All day I have been thinking about this fact, that I have a spirit child of my Heavenly Father inside of me and that I am helping to create it's perfect body. I think it is amazing that I have been trusted with such a great responsibility and blessing. I am so grateful for this opportunity and hope I am able to make Him proud of the job I do throughout my baby's life.
9 comments:
First - beautiful photo!
I agree with you completely! Your sweet baby has a spirit, and it is alive.
No alcohol!!!! I need to take a drink just thinking about that!Just kidding, LOL! I am one of the believers of life beginning at conception. Thanks for sharing. No judging from this side of the fence :) There is more than one way to climb a mounatin. Either way, we all get to the top.
I totally agree with you, too- I believe a new person and soul is created exactly at fertilization- your baby has started his/her precious life!! God already has great plans for your little one!!
My husband and I discussed the same thing the night I miscarried. I asked him if our baby had a soul and he said he had been wondering the same thing. Will I meet that baby someday even though it was just a few cells? I think and hope the answer is yes. I know your little baby is a special individual with his own soul, too!
I did see the award too, and thank you. I promise I will get to it!
Beautiful post! I believe it begins at fertilization too.
Sorry, little behind with my comments. But, I wanted to say Congrats, Congrats, Congrats! I'm so very happy that you are well on your way to adding to your family.
Looking forward to see how you progress!
Beautiful photo; beautiful post. And, I think the sentiment applies regardless of whether or not our spiritual beliefs may differ. Thank you for sharing them!
I love this! We're also LDS (you left a comment on My Infertility Diary, although I'm signed into a different name (aspiringmother). It's so wonderful to have the knowledge my future children will be sealed to us for time and eternity.
I heard as well that while in the womb, the spirit can come and go, but that's just things I've heard! Hope all goes well with this pregnancy.
This is a beautiful picture. I too am religious and don't mention it a lot in my blogging. I'm from bloggy bingo.
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