The client, we will call her Patricia, was set on abortion but because she was curious and had never seen a baby via ultrasound, she decided to take advantage of an ultrasound offered free of charge through Birth Choice. I believe that curiosity was a gift from God because had she not seen her developing baby and his/her heart beat, she may have not changed her mindset from abortion to carrying the baby.

Patricia was initially not my client but I was blessed to meet her because I went to pick her up and bring her to our office.  I was able to visit with her and get to know her. Patricia had been physically abused by her spouse, and her spouse is totally against her having the baby. The pressure to abort was extremely strong as was her mind-set on having one, as well.

After her intake with one of our Birth Choice counselors, Patricia came and sat down in the front office. The counselor pulled me aside and was distraught as she told me that Patricia was set on abortion.  Patricia had asked that we please not try to talk her out of it. This client was SET on her decision.  I gently guided the “official” counselor to Gene’s office and prayed with her. I assured her that God is in control and that only He can sway Patricia’s mind and heart.  After we prayed, I heard Patricia say that most of her friends have had abortions and that they are fine and it doesn’t bother them. I felt such a nudge to tell her that she WILL one day experience a feeling of loss, but I kept arguing in my head that “this is not my client”.  I also struggled with the thought, “I can’t share with her, then everyone here will know my past.” As the client continued to argue her point that it’s “NO BIG DEAL” I knew that God wanted me to say something. I had already established a connection because I had driven her to the office, so I stepped up to her and kneeled in front of her. God spoke through me because I had no idea what I was supposed to say…all I knew was that I HAD to share my experience. Because it was ALL God, I just remember that I shared, with tears in my eyes that, “I can promise you that you will feel the effects of having an abortion. That it could be days, weeks, months or years, but you WILL eventually face this loss and it will affect your life even if you don’t realize that it is. I had an abortion over 20 years ago, and I have completed post-abortive counseling just recently. I learned that this decision in my past has affected my entire life.” I continued, “I’m not trying to make you feel guilty; I just felt that I needed to share this with you. Whatever you decide, we are here for you.” After that, the counselor took her to San Marcos for her ultrasound.

Later that afternoon, I had a desire to text Patricia to remind her that I was here for her NO MATTER WHAT she decides.  It was less than 5 minutes later that she called me with excitement in her voice. She said she saw the baby and the baby’s heartbeat and that she’s decided to carry the baby. At that time, she had planned to place the baby with her sister. She was extremely touched and enthusiastic about the basket that Birth Choice had given her. I found out later that when she left the ultrasound she was still “undecided,” but apparently with God’s grace and the images of her little one, she had changed her mind. This was awesome news!

Later, I picked up Patricia to take her to the bank.  She asked if I would shop with her for some things for her apartment. We spent a couple hours just hanging out, and she shared more of her story with me. Patricia is due in January.  It’s amazing to see how God can transform a person so determined and resistant to hearing alternative options to abortion.   We will continue to pray that the Lord work in Patricia’s heart and life bringing her ever closer to Him.

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