Young “C” came to Birth Choice a few months back, wanting to take a pregnancy test. She had recently broken up with her on-again-off-again boyfriend, but her two best friends came with her to offer support. Although “C” could not depend at all on her family, her dad and mom were both “away” at different facilities, she was used to being on her own and depending on her girlfriends and herself for what she needed. She knew she was pregnant, knew she did not want to abort, but didn’t know what to do next. After the test confirmed that she was indeed pregnant, she had an ultrasound immediately afterward. Her two friends crammed in the small ultrasound room with her, gave her a little trouble about her boyfriend’s name being recently tattooed on her hip, and all marveled at the tiny baby they saw on the screen. “C” was happy—almost giddy—about her baby.

“C” simply did not know what to do next. She did not have a job. She was living with one of her girlfriends temporarily until she could either be placed in a host home or find another place to stay. “C” was afraid but wanted to do the right thing. Although not an abortion-risk client, the odds were stacked against her and she knew it. She held the small photo album that Kim had given her, filled with the images of her baby, and asked us for help. She was not committed to a particular faith, was unsure about what she believed, but accepted our offer to pray for her.

“C” continued to keep Birth Choice in the loop. She began to attend a small church that was recommended to her. She was hired full-time at a hotel and asked if BC could help for a short time with a bus pass. Just two months later, she had saved enough money to purchase a used car.

Recently, she sent a photo text of a simple cake she had baked and decorated for herself and her girlfriends as they celebrated the four month mark of her pregnancy. With each small victory, Birth Choice counselors quietly remind her that they are praying for her, how proud of her they are and of the wonderful sacrifices she is making, and how much God loves her.

On Monday, “C” showed up at BC for a quick visit, lamenting that her hours were cut back at work. She was dressed in a light blue button-down shirt, slacks, and black flats, looking for work. She had saved enough money to commit to moving into an apartment with one of her girlfriends, but now did not know how she would be able to afford it. Her BC family gathered around her and prayed with her before she left, certain that God would lead her to her next small victory.

Here is a story of a young woman who is desperately trying to make positive choices that will keep her small family in tact.  We ask that you join us in praying for “C.”  As Meister Eckhart so eloquently put it, “Above all else, know this: Be prepared at all times for the gifts of God and be ready always for new ones.  For God is a thousand times more ready to give than we are to receive.”  “C” – May you find strength in God as you face each new challenge.  May you have hope in your future knowing that anything God asks us to do, he supplies us with the energy and grace to do so.

 

 

 

 

 

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