Wednesday, October 29, 2008

abortion survivor

(not here comes the bride . . . but something absolutely worth sharing right now!!)

I remember reading Gianna Jessen's autobiography years ago. 

Watching her talk and share her heart is AMAZING! 

If you have not read or heard her story . . . this is worth your time.


Oct 29, 2008 11:51:14 AM | spirituality, the states, video

6 Comments

southeastcountrywife

wow.wow.wow.

it's worth it even if you HAVE read her story!!!

Posted by: southeastcountrywife | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 12:35 PM

Tabetha

I second that wow!! I am sharing this in my google reader and blogging about it! I want to share her story and hope that others will pass it on!

Posted by: Tabetha | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 10:25 PM

Lindsey

So moving and inspiring. I'll be passing this along. Thanks for sharing.

Posted by: Lindsey | Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 02:58 AM

Carrie Comstock

Thank you so much for posting these links. I have never heard her story before. I'm glad I checked in here today (and I've been enjoying your wedding stories and photos!). I will have to see if the library has her book. Thanks so much for sharing.

Posted by: Carrie Comstock | Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 03:02 AM

Susanna

I watched these recently from someone elses blog- they are amazing. She has such courage and such faith. Tahnks for sharing it again.

Posted by: Susanna | Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 03:20 AM

amanda

yall are very welcome!

I remember how much her story impacted me as a young(er) lady . . . so when I saw the chance to watch her speak, I took it . . . then I knew I couldn't not pass it on.

Posted by: amanda | Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 07:12 AM

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