Icky.
Today NR11 had a history chapter about women's rights. I couldn't just read it to him. I had to stop at every sentence to explain it further. It isn't "that" simple.
Especially the part about Roe v. Wade. I know the 39th anniversary of it is on the horizon. I was born the following Monday in 1973. I've heard about it my whole life.
I thought about skipping it. He's 11. He can live his 11-year-old life fine without knowing about Roe v. Wade. But I couldn't avoid it. I clearly heard the Holy Spirit tell me to talk about it with him. It was uncomfortable for me. But I obeyed.
And when I thought we were done, NR11 volunteered in a quavery voice, "Thank you for not doing that to me, Mom."
I wouldn't have traded that moment for more "comfortable" school.
Today NR11 had a history chapter about women's rights. I couldn't just read it to him. I had to stop at every sentence to explain it further. It isn't "that" simple.
Especially the part about Roe v. Wade. I know the 39th anniversary of it is on the horizon. I was born the following Monday in 1973. I've heard about it my whole life.
I thought about skipping it. He's 11. He can live his 11-year-old life fine without knowing about Roe v. Wade. But I couldn't avoid it. I clearly heard the Holy Spirit tell me to talk about it with him. It was uncomfortable for me. But I obeyed.
And when I thought we were done, NR11 volunteered in a quavery voice, "Thank you for not doing that to me, Mom."
I wouldn't have traded that moment for more "comfortable" school.
That is a hard discussion. But so necessary.
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Phew! What a response!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difficult but tender moment! I'm thankful you didn't do that as well. :)
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