…I am so proud of Shannon I can hardly contain myself.
Granted, I happen to agree with her on the issue at hand. But I’m not proud of her because we see eye-to-eye.
I’m proud of her because I don’t know many people who could address such a controversial topic with the amount of grace and thoughtfulness that she conveys in her post. She articulates her viewpoint beautifully, and she does so in a way that’s not insulting or condescending to those who might have a different opinion.
In fact, Shannon has set the bar so high that her commenters have followed suit. As a result, there’s a real-live discussion going on, not a shouting match.
Click here to see for yourself.
Rock on, Mrs. Rocks. Mighty well done indeed.
Aw, shucks, Boo….
Yep. When I saw what her topic was this morning, I thought she was a mighty brave woman. Kudos. Lots of them.
I went there before I came here and I have to tell you I have tears in my eyes for the marvelous job she has done. I have so many words I want to say that they would come out as a flood, so I will wait until I can write calmly and thoughtfully. Maybe in 2009 or so…
I’m hearing you, Boo. She did a great job. And I’m proud of the discussion that’s going on. :)
I totally agree! She closed her comments at Rocks In My Dryer and there was such a good dialogue going on at Blogher that I didn’t want to interrupt it with a “God Job, Shannon!”
God is working through her post. I just know it!
I read it this morning. She did a great job. I love how she delicately chose her words and related both her former and current views. I agree with her completely, and it seemed as though she wrote the article just for me.
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Alecia’s testimony is amazing, and it goes along with Shannon’s article.
Thanks!
I agree, too. So thoughtful and full of grace. It would be hard to take offense, but I’m praying hearts will be changed. :-) Yay for bloggy chicks speaking the truth in love!
Sophie, not only do you promote issues, interests, and ideas so very well but you promote people with such kindness and class. I just think the world of you for what you are all about. Have a great day. Bev
I couldn’t agree more — both with Shannon’s point of view, and with your kind words about her.
I was also VERY impressed with Shannon’s article and the ensuing discussion at BlogHer.
Ditto…
I was just talking to GiBee about this very thing. That woman totally rocks!
That was a remarkable essay by your friend, Shannon, and remarkable, thought provoking discussion. I’ve always been pro-life, but it certainly helped me to see the other side and to have more grace and mercy for others who have had to make some impossible decisions…very very thought provoking. Thanks for pointing me in that direction Miss Boo Mama :)
Impressive. I thought she did great and commenters (at least the ones I read) did a great job of not getting on the wrong track.
Oh my, she has done an awesome job with that discussion.
Yes, I read it, and I was amazed at her clarity, sense of purpose and above all, love. We’ll win them over only with love.~~Dee
You’re right! I have never heard such an incredible explanation of the pro-life position!