Dear
friends,
Every
picture of a mother and child in the spring/summer newsletter (and all of our materials) are
actual clients and babies served by this ministry. These pictures, as cute and happy
as they typically look, do not tell all of their stories. What some of these
women and families suffer through will break your heart … to say the least.
One
woman we served recently (not pictured)
shared that her father had threatened to torture her and harm her to the point
of killing her unborn child if she did not have an abortion. Such an outrageous
statement is hard to believe, but it’s true.
This
young woman has since taken the precautions to protect herself from her father
and she boldly continues to prepare for the birth of her little one. We are grateful
to be a part of her life and help her navigate through this tumultuous
situation.
Last
year we served 1,746 women, and so far this year we’ve served hundreds more. Although
not every woman faces extreme abuse like the one I mention here, every woman we
serve is facing her own unique challenges. Jesus loves these women as much as
He does their children. Instead of judging them for considering abortion, it’s
vital that we take the time to hear their stories and help them navigate toward
life-affirming solutions.
I am
thankful for the staff, volunteers, churches, LIFEkeepers, fundraising walkers
and everyone who supports this ministry. Because of God’s work through you,
these women have someone to tell their stories to and get the critical support
they need.
With
you for LIFE,
Toby
DeBause, President
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