IC My New Life

How did I end up supporting a Pregnancy Center that helps those considering abortion?  I often think back to how it happened.  During the beginning of the Covid-19 Crisis, I felt the Lord tugging at my heartstrings.  I felt God was leading me and my Small Bible Study Group to support a specific cause.

An Answer to My Prayers

I felt overwhelmed by all the groups on the radio and tv requesting support.  It left me with the feeling that there was no way that I could pick just one.  After a few weeks of feeling this way, and praying about it suddenly it was clear.  During one of our meetings, my Pastor’s wife mentioned how terrible abortion is across our nation.  

There it was…that was it!  We could raise money.  And we could give to an organization that was requesting money for ultrasounds for women who are considering abortion.  The commercial stated that 80% of women who see an ultrasound decide to keep their babies.  It sounded like a great cause.  However, we decided to reach out to our local Pregnancy Center.  We even had the Director of the Center speak to our group at one of our Bible Study meetings.

Continuined Tug at My Heartstrings

Again, I thought that I had done my part, patted myself on the back, and thought that was it.  I continued to feel that tug at my heartstrings again except this time it was much stronger.  After all, I was more educated now.  Now I know that women can illegally purchase abortion pills online, but I also know that there is a reversal pill to the abortion pill!

We needed to do more.  We needed to do a fundraiser for this Center.  After talking with the director we tossed around a few ideas.  My heart seemed set on a “Babyless Shower.”  We decided on a Drive-by Babyless Shower and we would have it outside at our church.

However, after continuing to brainstorm with the Director, we finally landed on a Baby Shower for a specific “Mommy To Be.”  There just happened to be a Mommy that is due right after the date we had set for the Shower.

Before the Shower, we asked the Director to come to our church and share some of the things they do. Therefore, maybe they would be more willing to help and we would have the support of the church for the “Drive-by Shower.”

Chose Life

As the Director told the story of Oliver the tears began to flow down my checks.  I’ve heard her tell this story more than once, but when she says “This is what they were going to get rid of.”  In addition, she shows the picture of this sweet little baby boy.  It gets to me every time!

The mother had taken the Abortion Pill and immediately regretted it.  She must have felt the power of the Holy Spirit tugging at her heartstrings the same way I did.  Frantically she called Planned Parenthood and was told that there was nothing that she could do.  They lied to her.  Determined to find a solution she continued to seek help.  She was directed to Crossroads Pregnancy Center and much to her relief they gave her HOPE.  

They told her about the Abortion Reversal Pill.  If the Reversal pill is taken within the first 24 hours it has a 62% chance of working. She chose life! Now she has a beautiful baby boy.  Now she has Oliver.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/grwc5aNX3mgT9f6z7 Click on the link to see a picture of Oliver

Peace in My Heartstrings

This Center has this and many more amazing stories that God has blessed them with recently.  In other words, since we are getting more involved and have been hearing them it has confirmed in my heart that we are helping the right people.

In conclusion, I consider it an honor to be a small part of what such a wonderful ministry in our community.  I haven’t even told you about the Shower yet.  Hopefully, that will be my next post…

https://www.crossroadspregnancycenter.org/ Click on the link to visit Crossroads Pregnancy Center.

https://americanpregnancy.org/unplanned-pregnancy/options-for-unplanned-pregnancy Click on the link to visit American Pregnancy Association

https://icmynewlife.com/what-is-going-on/ Click on the link to visit another COVID-19 related blog