Rosa's Story

Rosa was left alone, unemployed and pregnant. Her husband had recently abandoned her and their 3 small children. Forsaken and forgotten, she found herself in the waiting room of an abortion facility. A friend had offered to pay for the abortion hoping to help relieve some of her unforeseen burden; but instead of relief, her presence there only increased her despair. As she waited, in the midst of her pain and tears, Rosa found within a mustard seed of faith that led her to whisper one small prayer, "God help me."God answered.

Rosa was suddenly filled with the courage to stand up and walk out of the facility before it was too late. The abortion staff wanted her to stay but she refused! She walked out of the building and right into the arms of a sidewalk counselor who knew exactly where to take her: The Downtown Pregnancy Help Center.Rosa didn't know we had been waiting for her. That very morning, the staff and volunteers at the pregnancy center prayed intentionally for a miracle. We knew that there would be a woman in the city who needed Jesus desperately. We asked God to miraculously move her from wherever she was and into His grace. Then, shortly before closing time, Rosa arrived at the pregnancy center. It was a miracle indeed!We offered her counsel and comfort. After seeing her baby on the ultrasound, she realized that her circumstances would not change her love for her child. We reminded Rosa that although her husband rejected her, God promised to never leave her or forsake her. We found local churches to subsidize her rent for the next few months and a bible study group who would sponsor her family for Christmas. We were able to pay for immediate utility bills and her children's school uniforms. In addition to that, the pro-life sidewalk counselor took her to the grocery store and blessed her with a shopping cart full of groceries! She never expected all that happened that day. Rosa had walked through our doors empty-handed, and left with all her needs met. In one afternoon, her life stepped from despair into hope!We are continuously moved to extend the compassion of Jesus in the lives of women in crisis. Rosa has returned with praise reports of her renewed faith and hope in Christ. She has since found a job and looks forward to becoming settled with her four children as she depends on the Lord and His provision. We have made a commitment to help her beyond the birth of her child because we love God and we love God's people. Now, she knows that her unborn child has purpose and is important to so many people who she has yet to meet. She knows her Christmas miracle was made possible because of God's grace and your faithful support. Let us not grow weary in our calling and let us continue to generously support the sanctity of life! God is definitely using his people!

Rosa's Story shared with written client permission. Name changed for confidentiality purposes.