(by Katie LaPierre)
To my future children: You matter as much as the children in this picture. Interesting to think about, isn't it?
Why don't our future children matter as much as our present children?
Why aren't we willing to lay down our life for our future children like we are for our present children?
Why aren't we willing to give of ourselves for our future children like we do our present children?
Why don't we care about our future children like we do about our present children?
At one point every child in this picture was a future child.
The cashier at the store had something to say! I had brought eight out of our nine children with me (we now have 11). "That's enough mom!" I replied: "Each one is so special." And it's true.
What am I supposed to say to my future children? "Nope, sorry, you're not as worthy of life as my children who came first. Sorry! Bad luck I guess!"
Future children are just as worthy as my present children are worthy. I say yes to them and welcome them as God gives them.
KATIE LAPIERRE
Woodland, Washington, USA
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Picture: Scot and Kaite with their children. They are now blessed with one more precious baby since this picture.