Celebrate Life Moments – June 2015

I met 23-year old “Jackie” a year ago.  She came in to discuss options for her unplanned pregnancy.  She shared that she had an abortion at 17 and since the clinic was “that of a family friend” she received no counseling prior to the abortion procedure.  At the time she had no idea how an abortion would affect her emotionally and now stated that she could “never do that again.”  However, she was a single mother to her 1-year old son and felt that she “didn’t have enough to give to 2 babies since she loved her son so much

Client Feedback (Issue #2)

Our client advocates provide confidential peer counseling in a safe, loving and non-judgmental environment.  Our caring staff & volunteers answer questions while offering resources and alternatives to abortion.  Here is what some of our clients have said on their “exit questionnaire”… What information did you receive today that was helpful to your specific situation? “That I don’t want an abortion. My counselor was very understanding.” “Mental support. Positive feedback.” “How to become more closer with my boyfriend and God Himself.” “More information about the pregnancy process.” “God didn’t give me this baby if He didn’t trust me with it.” “I’m not

Power of the Mind

Are you asking yourself, “Who is Ben Carson?” Here is an excerpt from a film (Four Chambers) completed by Imanuel Goncalves in 2013. Dr. Ben Carson on the Power of the Mind is a short testimony on the power of our minds and how to use them to their full potential. (Dr. Carson will be the guest speaker at our 2014 Celebrating Life Gala)

February Feedback (Issue #1)

What our clients have said about us on their “exit questionnaire” this month…   Q: What information did you receive today that was helpful to your specific situation? “Adoption” “We were not judged and given resource for whatever decision I decide” “The joy of having a baby and not an abortion” “Everything look healthy” “Baby is healthy.  Weeks specified.”   Q: Has your session today affected how you feel about your situation? “Yes. I know if were to have an abortion I would be devasted” “Yes. I feel so much better coming in today and speaking out. Both were amazing