What Others Say About Us
The most important test I took in college was not in a classroom but in the dorm’s restroom. My friend and I sat crammed into a tiny stall trying to decide if there was one line or two. When we finally stepped out of the stall and into more light, the answer was clear. I was now a mother. Completely overwhelmed by the idea I decided not to think about it until the morning.
In the morning my friend and I went to the pregnancy center to take another pregnancy test. The simple word “positive” caused my world to crumble. My counselor sat with me for over an hour helping to dry my tears and to give me hope for the future. I did not see how this could all turn out for the best. I was 19, unmarried and in the middle of my sophomore year of college. Instead of this news being a wonderful new beginning, it felt like the end. A definite end to a future I had always dreamed of. I had many excuses why I could not have this baby, my parents and my boyfriend being at the top of the list. Through it all my counselor listened and gave me the support and encouragement I desperately needed. She reminded me of God’s love for me and His plan for my life and the life of my unborn child. She saw through my confusion, fear and sadness, straight into my heart, a heart that truly believed the right thing to do was to nurture and keep this little life growing inside of me. I left the center that day with a sense of peace and for the first time I was able to picture being someone’s mother.
After that day the pregnancy center continued to be a primary source of support for me. I faithfully attended the Monday night pregnancy support group. It was wonderful to meet others who understood everything I was going through. Here I could share the wows and woes of pregnancy and exchange parenting advice. I was also assigned a mentor mom and was blessed with a wonderful woman who helped me in numerous ways and encouraged me in my walk with Jesus Christ. She and I still remain close.
On August 7 of that year I knew that I had made the right decision when a pair of the most beautiful eyes looked up at me and recognized me as his mother. I named my baby Keyan, and I thank God everyday for the precious gift of my son. I truly believe that all of the blessings I have received since that day are because I chose life for my son, and I have the pregnancy center to thank for that decision.
I continued to visit the support group and the pregnancy center while I finished my college degree. The caring volunteers encouraged me as I juggled the demands of being a student with those of being a single mother. With their help I was able to complete my degree three years after having my son. Another milestone took place that summer as I walked down the aisle toward the smiling young man who is now my husband. I could not have been happier. The following year my son Keyan helped us to welcome his baby brother, Jakob. I now have the family I have always dreamed of. I am truly grateful for all of these blessings.
Now my passion is to give back a little of what the pregnancy center gave to me. I volunteer regularly at a pregnancy help center, helping in whatever ways I am needed. I believe this is God’s calling for me – to reach out to other young women who are in the same situation I was in and to support them in their decision to choose life. I hope my personal story will help them to see that an unplanned pregnancy is not an ending but a beautiful new beginning. The volunteers at the pregnancy center profoundly changed my life. In their honor I want to do everything I can to pass on their giving spirit and the blessing of life.
In the morning my friend and I went to the pregnancy center to take another pregnancy test. The simple word “positive” caused my world to crumble. My counselor sat with me for over an hour helping to dry my tears and to give me hope for the future. I did not see how this could all turn out for the best. I was 19, unmarried and in the middle of my sophomore year of college. Instead of this news being a wonderful new beginning, it felt like the end. A definite end to a future I had always dreamed of. I had many excuses why I could not have this baby, my parents and my boyfriend being at the top of the list. Through it all my counselor listened and gave me the support and encouragement I desperately needed. She reminded me of God’s love for me and His plan for my life and the life of my unborn child. She saw through my confusion, fear and sadness, straight into my heart, a heart that truly believed the right thing to do was to nurture and keep this little life growing inside of me. I left the center that day with a sense of peace and for the first time I was able to picture being someone’s mother.
After that day the pregnancy center continued to be a primary source of support for me. I faithfully attended the Monday night pregnancy support group. It was wonderful to meet others who understood everything I was going through. Here I could share the wows and woes of pregnancy and exchange parenting advice. I was also assigned a mentor mom and was blessed with a wonderful woman who helped me in numerous ways and encouraged me in my walk with Jesus Christ. She and I still remain close.
On August 7 of that year I knew that I had made the right decision when a pair of the most beautiful eyes looked up at me and recognized me as his mother. I named my baby Keyan, and I thank God everyday for the precious gift of my son. I truly believe that all of the blessings I have received since that day are because I chose life for my son, and I have the pregnancy center to thank for that decision.
I continued to visit the support group and the pregnancy center while I finished my college degree. The caring volunteers encouraged me as I juggled the demands of being a student with those of being a single mother. With their help I was able to complete my degree three years after having my son. Another milestone took place that summer as I walked down the aisle toward the smiling young man who is now my husband. I could not have been happier. The following year my son Keyan helped us to welcome his baby brother, Jakob. I now have the family I have always dreamed of. I am truly grateful for all of these blessings.
Now my passion is to give back a little of what the pregnancy center gave to me. I volunteer regularly at a pregnancy help center, helping in whatever ways I am needed. I believe this is God’s calling for me – to reach out to other young women who are in the same situation I was in and to support them in their decision to choose life. I hope my personal story will help them to see that an unplanned pregnancy is not an ending but a beautiful new beginning. The volunteers at the pregnancy center profoundly changed my life. In their honor I want to do everything I can to pass on their giving spirit and the blessing of life.
“I was so afraid.
I knew there must
be hope, but I didn’t
know where to find it.
I found it here.
Thank you.”
“The Alpha Center is
an amazing resource.
The warmth and love
of this place for its fellow man is amazing.
Thank you.”
“Thank you
very much for
the support that
I needed and
couldn’t find
anywhere else.”
I knew there must
be hope, but I didn’t
know where to find it.
I found it here.
Thank you.”
“The Alpha Center is
an amazing resource.
The warmth and love
of this place for its fellow man is amazing.
Thank you.”
“Thank you
very much for
the support that
I needed and
couldn’t find
anywhere else.”