I finished reading a book called "Letters to Darcy". It is a book by author Tracy Ramos. It started as a blog, letters to her unborn daughter Darcy who was diagnosed with Trisomy 18. I was truly touched by this story. Not just in the value of little Darcy's life, but in the ways God moved, how He showed Himself not only to this family but to their church body and community. Little things became big blessings - how often do I see the blessings? How often do you?
I think everyone should read this book. Pro-life and pro-abortion. If you already value life at conception this book helps to solidify why one believes that. If you are pro-abortion, I think this book will, at the very least, get you to think twice about when life begins (at least I hope it does) and that each life is valuable & worthy of living - even if for a short time. God truly does have a plan for each of us (Jeremiah 29:11) - whether our days be long or short.
Here is a little about the book and author. I will be interviewing Tracy on the 23rd - so be sure to come back and meet her and hear more about Darcy and her blog.
ABOUT THE BOOK: Letters to Darcy by Tracy Ramos (Tyndale House Publishers)
Letters to Darcy originated as a blog, written by a young woman from Texas named Tracy Ramos. The blog was comprised of a series of diary entries that Tracy wrote to her unborn daughter, Darcy, over the course of approximately nine months. Early in her pregnancy, Tracy learned Darcy had a rare, terminal genetic condition known as Trisomy 18. Of people diagnosed with this disorder, about 95% die in utero, and for surviving infants who live to term, less than 10% survive their first year of life. Tracy’s response to her unborn daughter Darcy is an incredible testament to the sanctity of human life. You will walk with Tracy and Darcy through each entry and see how lovingly mom Tracy cares for her unborn child. Through her simple, honest, and intensely personal entries, Tracy beautifully and convincingly answers the question: When does life begin?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Tracy Ramos
Tracy Ramos is a stay-at-home mother and home educator. Tracy lives in Magnolia, Texas, along with Jason, her husband of twenty years, and their six beautiful children. She will soon give birth to her tenth child, Brooklyn, in mid-November 2009. Darcy, her ninth child, has joined two other siblings in the presence of our Lord.
Tracy’s life and passion are her family. She loves spending time with them and enjoys playing games and sports, watching movies, working out, and riding her Kawasaki Ninja with her husband. She gets a rush from finding great shopping deals—even when she chooses not to buy. Tracy spends her free time reading, clipping coupons, and going on Facebook.
“I absolutely love my life. Thank you, Lord.”
Please come back on the 23rd. The first person to leave a comment on the Tour post will receive a copy of the book.
1 comments:
Stampin up has a stamp that say “It’s the little things that make life BIG” and it is. You are correct in that many times we miss the little blessings in life that are actually HUGE.
I can not imagine how this book has helped work though the pain of losing a child – a pain I can not imagine. I know that she will help countless other mothers work through the grief by sharing her own journey in this book.
All life is sacred –> thank you for the reminder.
@spreadingJOY
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