Danielle* came to our clinic alone. Pregnant with her first child, she was confused and conflicted over the wide range of emotions she was feeling. Her boyfriend had told her he would support whatever decision she might make, but he also let her know he would prefer she abort. She was disappointed in his reaction. While the pregnancy was not something she had wanted or planned, she had hoped he might express more concern over the difficulty of her dilemma.
Danielle had grown up in church and she held a deep conviction that abortion was wrong. As her advocate shared information about abortion, those moral objections began to surface. Her advocate then helped her visualize what support she might have if she were to carry this child. Much to her surprise, Danielle was able to think of multiple people in her life who had already expressed a desire to come alongside her. As the fog began to lift, Danielle was able to reconcile her own personal belief system with the decision that was before her.
Her advocate then shifted the conversation to the most important question of all. Was Danielle right with God? She wasn’t sure. Her advocate asked permission to share the gospel and she consented. Danielle then prayed to receive Christ. Her advocate was also able to offer Danielle a spiritual mentor from a local church who could help Danielle grow in her relationship with the Lord. Praise God for his faithfulness and that Danielle chose life for her baby and life eternal with Jesus.
* Name changed for privacy, story written by one of our advocates
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Occasionally after a client comes in for an appointment, we ask if she’d consider filling out a testimony survey. Often these are the “mind-changed” clients. Women who came to see us who were planning on having an abortion, but after talking with an advocate, chose life for their baby.
As a staff, we are so grateful for the provision of time that our donors give us to make space and sit down and talk with women. For this woman, this literally allowed us to meet with the woman again before she went to the abortion clinic.
… a follow-up call with a client can be filled with joyous news or laden with the sadness that comes with the knowledge that a life will never be lived on earth.
The couple was quiet, but not upset. There were some tears, but not of despair, more of awe. Later, as I thought about it, it seemed to be a sacred awe. One that feels like fear, but weighs like a privilege.
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