Twenty-three-year-old American Idol contestant Amber Fiedler was 9 months pregnant when she auditioned before the American Idol judges.
She boldly told the judges she was putting up her baby for adoption.
She said, “The last few years I was going out and drinking a bunch. I was getting caught up in life. With this pregnancy, I’ve learned who I was as a person. I’ve had time to sit and think and looking at the big picture of life – th
Three weeks after her baby was born, Amber again was on stage and told the judges:
“…Nora was born happy and healthy. It was the most beautiful experience to be a part of. To watch the adoptive mom hold her when she came out. I knew in that moment, it was the right thing. Nothing about the birth made me second guess my decision. I knew the moment I made the decision it was what God had planned. American Idol did an amazing job smashing my story in 3 minutes. Incredible. There were a lot of reasons why I placed Nora for adoption, and I wasn’t making smart choices with my life (hence why I got pregnant). I was quite literally throwing my life away. She saved me because she brought me out of that and made me realize my worth. I’m not ready to be a mom. I realize the mistakes I made, and I will be smar
She then sang “Rise Up” and got a standing ovation from the judges.
Millions heard her testimony and saw the powerful alternative to abortion.
Watch her sing here.
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