Two Sidewalk Advocates were on the sidewalk praying. When they saw a young woman heading into the abortion facility, one of the Advocates called out to her. The woman came to the fence with tears streaming down her face, saying she already had several children.
The Sidewalk Advocates offered to pray with the woman, and she accepted that. They gave her information on adoption and the impact abortion has on women and offered to walk her to the Community Pregnancy Center.
She declined, saying she didn’t want to take them away from helping others. The Sidewalk Advocates emphasized that they were there to help her. She responded with amazement that total strangers cared for her, that she mattered. The woman shared that she had asked for a sign if she wasn’t to go through with an abortion, and God answered that prayer! Without hesitation, she headed to the pregnancy resource center.
Reflecting on this miraculous moment, the Program Leader shared —
It was such an emotional day! Week after week we pray that even one mama will choose life for her baby. This, of course, is totally why we are out there! Knowing this baby was saved makes being in the freezing cold (we’ve had subzero temperatures this winter) absolutely worth it all!
Before the mom left, the Sidewalk Advocates gave her their phone numbers and invited her to call them anytime. They remain hopeful that they can continue to be a lifeline for this mom and her family!
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