Where Do We Draw the Line?
Richard has been watching several reruns from the 70 ’ s. We were watching a “ Quincy ” with the topic of down syndrome and ignorance. It reminded me a bit of the controversy of abortion. My obstetrician had advised me (or maybe suggested) that I might want to consider an abortion given my age and the statistics that made it probable that I would be carrying a child with down syndrome. I remember feeling resentment at the suggestion. So what? If my child had down syndrome he or she would still be a blessing to our family. God entrusted the baby into my care and I would definitely care for him or her. It wouldn ’ t have mattered. I would have loved the child regardless. We have been so blessed with Jaime who does not have down syndrome. Regardless of their physical appearance or their a...