I wanted to share a quick story that my brother Kyle relayed to me. Kyle was at PP with more of our Shoestring Valley Community Church family in the morning. At one point a young lady walked across the street from where Possibilities is.
She started giving hand shakes and "thank you's" to the folks on the sidewalk and everyone was kindly responding "thank you" to her. By the time she got to the last person, Sandra, she had tears in her eyes. Sandra wrote me later and said, "She had tears flowing and I just had to huge her. Gave her a real solid hug, and told her that God loves her so much." Sandra just held her for a bit, gave a rub and pat and released the embrace. The girl wiped away a tear and said that this was her first visit to Possibilities and she walked back across the street to Possibilities. Sandra told me she vowed to pray for her for the next 9 months. So awesome!
I'm so thankful Sandra was there to be Christ's love to her in that moment. Kyle said there couldn't have been a better person at that moment to love on her than sweet Sandra. I couldn't agree more. :-)
Not only is our presence a peaceful reminder of what happens at PP to those driving by, not only does it empower some mothers to turn away and choose life, but it also gives us such raw encounters with someone in need. Whether that need is an understanding and listening ear, or a need for answers and truth spoken in love, or a simple hug. Thank you for being there! As a national organization 40 Days for Life knows of 263 mothers who have turned away from their scheduled abortions and chosen life in the last 25 days. Praise God! Pray for them and their journey through the difficulties they face that caused them to seek abortion. I'm sure the road will not be easy, but it will be so rewarding one day.
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