Published in the Holland Sentinel on July 16, 2007
Back in January, I introduced you to my niece while she was still in her mommy's tummy. If you caught the Jan. 15 Sentinel article, "Right to choose is wrong," you saw an ultrasound photo of what appeared to be a smiling baby in the womb.
Well, I am most pleased to provide you with an updated photo of the latest addition to the Helvig clan. 
Cassidy is now about a month and a half old and is doing great. Her sister graduated from high school just days before she was born, and her brother will be a freshman this fall. This means my sister and her husband are starting the parent track all over again, just as it seemed they were ready to move toward the empty nest stage of life.
It would have been so easy to say "oops" and go to the doctor for a quick fix. After all, they had paid their parental dues and now should have been a time for them to enjoy each other more.
And what about the money? It would have been much cheaper to get an abortion than it will be to raise this child. These arguments are sadly commonplace in our society.
I praise God that my sister does not think the way too many Americans think. I am so pleased that abortion was not an option when she received word that she was pregnant. I am also very happy to have this opportunity to introduce you to my niece.
Cassidy has already brought great joy into the hearts of many people. She is a blessing to her parents, her siblings and all who have had the opportunity to hold her. She is a beautiful baby who is just beginning to experience what is sure to be a wonderful life.
Cassidy is also the same human being she was back in January, when she was but a few months along in the womb.
As I stated back in January: "Although the topic of abortion is highly debated in religious and political circles, I submit this article in the interest of human decency. The value of the life of a child should not be used as political fodder, nor should it be used to divide a society. Abortion should simply be outlawed because it is wrong to take the life of an innocent human being."
Considering this picture and the ultrasound photo from January, how could anyone say that it would have been OK to kill my niece before she was born? What in the world is going on in the hearts and minds of the pro-choice crowd?
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