Lifemark is a dramatization of the real life story of when David Scotton went to meet his birth parents. I am writing this review after a few weeks of watching this movie, and the first thing I remembered was when his friend said we should call the documentary “I Almost Died On Parker Avenue.” But David said, “That’s a little morbid… How about: I Lived On Parker Avenue.” And thus, that became the name of the documentary that him and his friends released about him meeting his birth parents for the first time. Since that was the moment I remembered the most, I thought that I should probably watch the actual documentary that was made. Sure enough, it’s free on youtube: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pxu6DEPQkw)
I cried watching this documentary just as much as I cried watching the movie. The sincerity and honesty was so emotional to watch. And stories like this one really make you wonder just how many women there are that have gone through similar situations… Having to choose whether you’re going to put your baby up for adoption… Or have an abortion…
Personally, I was a woman who chose abortion (with my feminist mindset and lack of God at the time). My abortion happened in my home, and it was the most terrible thing that has ever happened to me, and I regret it to this day… I have repented and have been forgiven for this sin, but the regret definitely still sets in at times. Especially after watching movies like this one. However, I am ever grateful and feel blessed to know God now, and be able to change the way I view these serious topics in life. If my testimony can help another woman, then all praise to God for the trial!
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If you love a cry fest of a movie, then this is the one to watch. The production quality was beautiful, the acting was great, and the story was just perfect. I wouldn’t change, takeaway, or add a thing. The Kendrick Brothers always know how to make a good, sincere, and faith-filled movie. It also helps that it was based on a true story (I always love those!).
P.S. If you are ever in a situation where you feel you have to decide between abortion or adoption, please, always choose adoption. I can’t tell you how detrimental having an abortion was to my mental, emotional and physical health. I can’t tell you how many times I thought about and cried about what I did; how many countless days and nights I tortured myself with the words “I killed my baby.” I don’t know what it’s like carrying a baby to full term, delivering, and then having them adopted. But I can promise you that the pain of knowing you killed your baby is too much to bare. The only thing that finally lifted the death that sat on my shoulders for 5 years, was surrendering all of my sin and all of my life to God. That was the best moment of my life. And while I know I don’t deserve His grace, I am forever grateful for His mercy, His lovingkindness, and His peace that He has bestowed upon my life. Go to the Lord before you make your decision. He’ll help you through.
God Bless.