Today, Lee is in close contact with Julie and her two teenage grandchildren. “Julie and Bob, and children Casey and Herb, still live in Michigan. Julie has become a frequent speaker at pro life and pro family events around the country. (But our very favorite thing is to share our story in tandem!) Our experiences in the lion's den-on many of the national TV talk shows -- (Geraldo, Sally, etc.) -- have made us seasoned veterans in answering the hard questions. Julie will readily admit, 'Yes, I am the result of rape, but I am so glad I did not get the death penalty for the crime of my father! After all, it doesn't matter how you begin in life, but what you become.'“

Hal Ezell passed away suddenly in 1998 from cancer and a moving memorial service was held for him at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California, which received wide media coverage. “A few days before he died, he secretly made me a videotape. (What a treasure for me!) On it he left me a legacy, blessed my ministry, prayed for me, and encouraged me to keep on telling the story of my reunion with Julie to exhibit God's faithfulness in the worst of situations.

“He said 'tell the folks God can take the worst thing that has happened to you in your life, and turn it into the best thing that's ever happened to you in your life.' I am so grateful to have learned this lesson, as shortly after Hal's death I would be fighting my own battle with cancer (as a widow now), and am finally on the other side of this struggle.'“ (Lee's latest book entitled, “Finding God When Life's Not Fair?” (Revell) deals with such unanswered questions).

Lee is still busy speaking all over the world and continues to write books. “Writing is tough for me; it's a discipline I am learning, but the encouragement I receive to continue writing and speaking comes from the testimonies of lives changed by the honest ramblings of a fellow struggler who is seeking to interpret God in the midst of difficulties,” she said.

These published titles include: The Missing Piece, The Cinderella Syndrome, Will the Real Me Please Stand Up, Pills for Parents in Pain (Longwood Comm.), Porcupine People, and Iron Jane.

I concluded by asking Lee what her message was to girls today who are pregnant and who are contemplating abortion? How can the Church get more involved in helping this situation? Do you agree with protesting outside of abortion clinics?

“For anyone who may be facing a crisis pregnancy today, I would encourage you to seek full disclosure on your situation,” she said. “This information is not disseminated in the 'pro choice' clinics; you are offered no choice. Thank God for the network of Crisis Pregnancy Centers around the country who are working in the trenches to make the truth of the sanctity of life known. These dedicated warriors not only save the lives of many unborn babies, but also provide extensively for the care and nurturing of the birthmother, whether she keeps or relinquishes the baby for adoption.

My prayer is that more and more churches will take their Biblical stand for life, and support these wonderful life-saving works. As to those who protest before these abortion clinics, my prayer is that the police will be able to tell the difference between the two sides! That those who stand for the truth will do so with a compassionate spirit so Jesus' words will be fulfilled 'By this shall all men know that you are My disciples: if you have love.' (John 13:35)

To contact Lee Ezell for speaking engagements or to encourage her, you can e-mail her at leeezell@aol.com or write Lee Ezell, P.O. Box 80848, (RSM) Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688) USA. Phone: 949-709-8005 or Fax: 949-709-2207.

Dan Wooding is an award winning British journalist now living in Southern California with his wife Norma. He is the founder and international director of ASSIST (Aid to Special Saints in Strategic Times) and the ASSIST News Service (ANS). He was, for ten years, a commentator, on the UPI Radio Network in Washington, DC. Wooding is the author of some 42 books, the latest of which is his autobiography, "From Tabloid to Truth", which is published by Theatron Books. To order a copy, go to www.fromtabloidtotruth.com. danjuma1@aol.com.

 © 2007 ASSIST News Service, used with permission