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Lindsey Barth: Heed the whispers of the unborn, stop abortion

Moms and Dads, think about what it is like to hug and kiss one of your children. You bury your nose and lips into their cheek and feel the softness of their skin and the scent of their skin. You radiate a certain love for that young person that is unique, special and hard to put into words. Only you are their mom and dad, only he or she is your son or daughter. Your DNA is in them and you are intimately connected to them no matter how far apart you are from them.

Jan. 22, 1973 is the day that we decided to start breaking this unique and precious bond. We began to legally abort our children at the request of thier mothers. These children whisper out of the womb to their mothers not to kill them. These children want that precious and special relationship with their moms and to live out their lives.

Abortion is legal but it is not right before God. If you can not take care of this baby, allow this baby to be adopted. The child will thank you for their entire life. Mothers, they are whispering. Are you listening?

Lindsey Barth, Modesto

This story was originally published January 27, 2015 at 11:22 AM with the headline "Lindsey Barth: Heed the whispers of the unborn, stop abortion."

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