This past Sunday, January 15, was Sanctity of Life Day.
Today, I got a first-hand glimpse and understanding of what this day truly stands for and celebrates.
Last fall, Yojana and I were introduced to a patient. All of her signs and symptoms hinted at pregnancy, and the pregnancy test confirmed that she was indeed pregnant. She was in denial. The situation was a bit difficult, and she knew that her parents would kill her if they found out. Therefore, she decided it was best to not tell them about the pregnancy and have an abortion.
Our hearts were broken as we heard those words come out of her mouth. Even though it sounded like she had made up her mind, Yojana and I knew we needed to take a few moments to talk with her. We told her how much God loved her, no matter what. We told her that He created the beautiful life that was now living inside of her. We told her that God had a plan for her...and her unborn baby. We assured her that Paradise Bound would help in any way they could, and we encouraged her to give it some thought and discuss it with her parents. She didn't have to go through this alone. The young woman nodded her head in agreement, but we felt hopeless as she walked out our clinic door. We were convinced that our words had fallen on deaf ears, but we continued to pray for her anyway.
Today, roughly 5 months later, this beautiful sight walked back through our clinic door.
What a miracle! All things are possible with Christ! And as you can tell by the smile, this new mother is now so glad she made the right decision. Her healthy baby girl is indeed a blessing and a testimony - to all of us!
What a beautiful baby ! God does do miracles in the heart of young struggling moms and he puts miracles in their lives to keep going, and know they are loved every step of the way. I know i have a miracle sitting on the couch in my life for 15 years. I will be praying for this young mom as so many were and are praying for me. Blessings to you Erin!
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