Inspiration

The song was originally written in Filipino and won 3rd place in a song competition at the Cultural Center of the Philippines during the "International Year of the Child".  Back then, the song competition judges debated whether or not the song deserved any place in the competition because the theme was about children and some judges did not view the fetus as a child.  It seemed like the resounding applause from the audience was the main reason it even received an award.

This life-enriching experience led me to believe that if more people rally behind the protection of the unborn, more attention and resources will be spent towards safeguarding their right to live.

My two children have inspired me to write an English version of this song so that they may grow up learning the value of life and feel in their hearts how much they mean to me and my wife from the moment they were conceived.

I am hopeful that the song will inspire others to love and take care of their own child or children for they are truly God's blessings.

A symbolic headstone that reads:

In loving memory of the unborn
"I will never forget you behold I have inscribed you in the palm of my hand."

Isaiah 49 15-16