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        Mon.: Noon - 6pm. 703-354-7272
Annandale, VA 22003 |
God, Why Me?I am 29 years old and have no family in this area. I was born and raised in the Midwest, had a decent family life in a so-called Christian home. When I was younger, I wanted to do my own thing. I believed I was invincible and thought that God would not allow anything bad to happen to me, regardless of my actions. I did whatever I wanted except trying drugs. One day I passed out. Thinking nothing of it, I told a friend. He asked, "Are you pregnant?" I decided to take a test. It turned out positive. All I could ask was, "God, why me?" This scared me into attending church more to get closer to God. A woman gave a testimony about how abortion scarred her for life. This is when I realized God had a plan for me. I was working, alone and confused; so, I filled out the communication card at church. Many people called with support, help and outreach. I was referred to a counselor who introduced me to a mentor. I learned about Assist and was urged to call. I kept wondering how I would afford a baby, my bills and myself. I dealt with my options: abortion, adoption or keeping the baby. Then I called Assist. I received counseling so I could put things in perspective and make my decision. I received literature on each option and we talked about them. Thinking I was a Christian since age 8, I was raised to believe abortion is wrong, but I still considered abortion a choice. But I opted to keep the baby and continued to go to the Center where they taught me about the cost of babies, child care, diaper options, child birth and child raising. Going to Assist educated me about babies while also earning points to receive items I would need to care for my baby. I realized with God, my church and Assist I would be able to provide for my baby. I have recommitted my life to serve the Lord. When I was admitted to the hospital, I couldn't believe it was happening. I asked myself "Am I really ready for this?" I gave birth to a 7-lb 10-oz boy. I was happy, scared and shocked all at once. Happy it was over, scared about being a mom and shocked it wasn't harder. I praise God for my healthy son. Two weeks after the baby was born I took him to Assist where the counselors treated him like one of their own. That is when I realized EVERY LIFE THEY SAVE IS A PART OF THEIR FAMILY! The counselors give of their time for people like me. They provide before, during and after the pregnancy. Without them I might not have my son here today. I realize God put people in my life to guide me to Assist and to draw me closer to Him. Now I am looking for a new job to provide for my family in a way which honors the Lord. Thank God because without your prayer and financial support, I would not have a child. I know I would have been an emotional wreck if I had not chosen life. --- A Client Letter from an actual client of Assist CPC, used with permission.
Post Note from Sydna MasseDuring banquets I often share that because of the testimony of my Jesse’s brief existence, 60 known children are alive today. While I may never know the exact number, I continue to remember these children when days are long and times are hard. While doing the Assist banquet last September, I marveled at the above testimony of how this center helped one woman chose not to abort her baby. Her precious little boy was only six weeks old. After the banquet this young mother approached me. She asked if I had spoken at a particular church in January and I told her I had. Her face broke into a smile and she relayed that she came to church that day convinced that abortion was her best option. After hearing my short testimony, she knew she couldn’t go through with it and called the center for help. Then she said, "I think my son is number 61 ... would you like to meet him?" It is an incredible privilege to hold a child that the Lord used you to save. His little face will be etched in my mind for many years to come.
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