The Editor, Sir:

I can't help but add a little spice to the controversial topic of abortion. My take on the matter is that sometimes circumstances, as it may be seen with the natural eye, do not allow us to be responsible when making very crucial choices.

I could see a person being raped not wanting to be a part of such creation, so evidently the reaction to this would be abortion. From a spiritual perspective, I see an almighty God who knows all things.

God always has a plan for each and every situation and not one of us is unwanted by our Father in heaven.

Therefore, our choice should be in line with how our Father in heaven thinks.

Anyway, I want to relate a short story which I think will be difficult for many to digest or perceive. I myself have been in doubt for many years of my life, kept my mouth sealed until a week ago. I was teaching an English class and the topic had to do with something about life. For the first time, I opened my mouth and told this story and to my surprise there was another person who also shared this experience too.

The story I would like to relate is this: I actually knew when I was in my mother's womb, it seems as if it were for a few minutes but my senses were opened up and I knew where I was ... it was dark ... but I knew I existed. I could have been weeks old or months, I don't know, but I knew I was there.

This revelation followed me for the rest of my life and this is the first time that I have revealed this publicly. Anyone who shares this experience please send me an email.

I am, etc.,

ROSEMARIE SAMUELS

rosesnjap82@hotmail.com

Osaka, Japan

Via Go-Jamaica