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.
