- My mother's choice was my death sentence.
My mother Betty
had an abortion in November 1970. A few weeks after that, she was sitting at home reading when the book on her stomach began to bounce up and down. That's when she knew she was still pregnant ..with ME!
"I'm so sorry, Betty," the doctor told her
when she went back to
him. "you were carrying twins!"
Although a second abortion was suggested, my
mother refused and instead brought me to term. I was born with bilateral
congenital dislocated hips, a condition for
which I've had dozens of operations. It hasn't stopped me from pursuing
my medical studies, though, or from speaking out wherever I can
for the right to life.
My mother Betty and I speak publicly throughout the country and throughout the world. Most recently, we spoke in Rome and met Pope John Paul II.
I have forgiven my parents for trying to abort me, and I forgive the abortionist who killed my twin brother and who almost killed me. I often think of my brother, Andrew James, whom nobody can replace.
I believe that the way of truth, love, and God's grace is the only way to deal with the abortion tragedy. I would like to call all people to stand with me to defend the right to life of all persons. There are many alternatives to abortion. Nobody needs to sacrifice her child, no matter what anyone says.
Though I'm not a Catholic, I have worked closely with Priests for Life and have had speaking engagements and TV appearances with Father Pavone. My mother and I and a former abortion provider, Joy Davis, recently met together in the same room for a TV interview as part of Fr. Pavone's TV series, "Defending Life"
If you would like to schedule Sarah to speak at your event or conference, please send an E-Mail to Pro-life America. You may also telephone Pro-life America at 310-373-0743.
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