…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.
Rocks In My Dryer says:
Aw, shucks, Boo….
February 4th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Sister Honey Bunch says:
Yep. When I saw what her topic was this morning, I thought she was a mighty brave woman. Kudos. Lots of them.
February 4th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Diane says:
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…
February 4th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Rebecca says:
I’m hearing you, Boo. She did a great job. And I’m proud of the discussion that’s going on. :)
February 4th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Beth_C says:
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!
February 4th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Emily says:
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.
Check out this website. http://www.hispurposeministries.org
Alecia’s testimony is amazing, and it goes along with Shannon’s article.
Thanks!
February 4th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Melissa S. says:
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!
February 4th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Bev Brandon says:
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
February 4th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Ruthie says:
I couldn’t agree more — both with Shannon’s point of view, and with your kind words about her.
February 4th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Kelley says:
I was also VERY impressed with Shannon’s article and the ensuing discussion at BlogHer.
February 4th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Robin (the pensieve one) says:
Ditto…
February 5th, 2008 at 8:06 am
Shalee says:
I was just talking to GiBee about this very thing. That woman totally rocks!
February 5th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Jackie Sue says:
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 :)
February 5th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Robin says:
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.
February 5th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Janel says:
Oh my, she has done an awesome job with that discussion.
February 5th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Dee/reddirtramblings says:
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
February 6th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Sarah (Real Life) says:
You’re right! I have never heard such an incredible explanation of the pro-life position!
February 7th, 2008 at 8:46 pm