Lay My Life Down For My Child February 2, 2008
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Family
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Show Description: Did you see the story of Lorraine Allard over in the UK? She had three kids already and was four months pregnant. She found out she had liver cancer and had a simple, but difficult choice: she could abort the child and try and save herself, or she could keep the child and in all likelihood die. So was this selfless or selfish? Join the conversation as we look at life, death, and family.
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Lorraine Allard, a mother of 3 in the U.K., found out that she was in the advanced stages of liver cancer when she was already 4 months pregnant with her 4th child.
The doctors encouraged her to abort the pregnancy so they could begin aggressive chemotherapy. Not to do so would endanger Lorraine's own life.
Save her baby by delaying treatment or terminate the pregnancy to save herself
Lorraine chose to continue the pregnancy, gave birth to her 4th child, Liam. November 18
“If I am going to die, my baby is going to live.” She told her husband
She then began treatment for her own cancer but died January 18
Her widowed husband, Martyn, said "The doctors said they couldn't do anything because she was pregnant. She told them straight away they were not going to get rid of it. She'd have lost the will to fight."
"Lorraine was positive all the way through. She had strength for both of us. I can't begin to describe how brave she was. Towards the end we knew things weren't going well, but she was overjoyed that she had given life to Liam."
So now Martyn is raising Leah (10), Amy (8), Courtney (20 mos.) and Liam
I just think this is a remarkable story. A selfless, heroic act. In an age where abortion is so common and casual, Lorraine's selflessness is an inspiration.
Moreover, Martyn's courage is extraordinary. Here is a man/husband/father now facing the prospect of raising 4 children on his own, and he did the right thing.
Guys, what would you do?
If faced with this decision, could you let your wife go, leave behind 3 kids, and a newborn?
Allen's Top Five Favorite Georgia Athletic Figures
1. Warrick Dunn - Impeccable character and a giver who models the best in generosity
2. Mark Richt - Visited my 9-year old friend, Ashley, as she was dying of cancer while he was on his way to the Georgia-Florida game. A class act.
3. Bill Eliott - Nascar Legend
4. Calvin Johnson - Humility and work ethic inspires me
5. Mount Pisgah Middle School 'B' basketball team - Great group of kids, plus I'm the coach!
Quotes to Live By
"How would telling people to be nice to one another get a man crucified? What government would execute Mister Rogers or Captain Kangaroo?"
-Philip Yancey
Prayer Request from a Listener
I am 27 years old smoker with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I cant seem to find the strength to quit smoking, eat better and start exercising. I have 2 children and want to be around as long as I can for them. Please help me pray for the motivation and strength to make these changes in my life. Thank you.
- Nate :: jacksonville, fl
E-mail From Listeners
"But shortly after you took the call from the Muslim gentleman I could see it would not take the direction that I had hoped for. I did not think it was appropriate in the way that you handled his call. He should not have been cut off in the way that he was. Are we not to be Ambassadors for Christ?"
