Hi John,
If you ever wonder what your impact is on moms facing crisis pregnancies, I hope you’ll remember “Annie’s” story. You see, she was in distress.
She and her verbally abusive boyfriend just broke up, and she was pregnant. Though Annie was very upset, deep down she wanted to carry her baby. With no one to turn to, she called our national contact center and was immediately transferred to a nurse.
The nurse listened to her questions, fears, and doubts — all the while responding with grace and compassion.
Still feeling undecided after the phone call, Annie was scheduled for an in-person appointment. While her concerns were valid, she was offered resources and support through the Continuum of Care program. This support helped alleviate many of her tangible needs. The nurse addressed the issue of her safety and was able to refer her to a local organization that helps women who have suffered abuse.
Then Annie had the opportunity to see her baby for the first time during an ultrasound. She also got to hear the baby’s heartbeat. And that was the moment when everything changed...
She was overcome with emotion and began to cry.
No longer was this baby inside her just a clump of cells. No longer was it just a compilation of tissue. No, this was a human being, and it was a gift from God.
