At the annual fundraising banquet for Options Pregnancy Clinic in Branson and Forsyth, attendees had the opportunity to purchase a recently-released novel co-authored by Mike Williams, the banquet’s featured speaker. Based on actual people’s experiences and events, “Holding Someday” is a can’t-put-it-down read that sheds light on both sides of the abortion question, as it helps the reader better understand the plight of many women who enter the doors of crisis pregnancy centers, seek access to abortion pills, or suffer in silence as they replay abusive or other unfortunate circumstances in their minds and ruminate about their choices.
Following the story’s main character as she has a foot in both worlds—a pro-life pregnancy clinic and an abortion facility—gives a captivating and compelling look at messy, broken lives and how they get that way. The book describes back-alley politics, abusive situations and more, while maintaining a respectful stance to individuals on both sides of the question who honestly believe they have women’s best interests at heart. Among other impacts the book has had on me, I will never again make assumptions about shabby low-income housing situations; instead, I hope I think about the possible stories of people who live there and pray about how God wants me to vote, speak up, or actively volunteer in order to help. And without giving away any plot twists, let’s say the novel underscores that God does care and make himself known to those who truly seek Him, regardless of their circumstances.
Both Williams and co-author W.R. Ponder bring deeply personal experiences to their work on this book. Williams, now a Dove-award-winning Christian comedian who with his wife operates a mission program rescuing girls from trafficking, was himself a rescue adoption. Ponder owes his life to a woman who chose life, and now gives back through charities such as CarePortal and Open Doors U.S.
Holding Someday is available through major online retailers, with a portion of the proceeds going to compassionate causes. Read it with an open mind to gain understanding; particularly if you realize you may also be making assumptions or if you’re on the fence about any aspect of the abortion/pro-life issue. You’ll be glad you did.
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