Melodie* came in for a pregnancy test appointment. She had a complicated story and was overwhelmed. During her appointment, Melodie stated that her stress level was off the charts, and that she had been throwing up most of the night before because she was crying so hard. Melodie felt safe enough to share that she had little support from the father of the baby and that he was pressuring her to abort. With two small children at home already, Melodie was seriously contemplating having an abortion with this pregnancy.
Melodie listened carefully as we educated about abortion, adoption, and parenting, and agreed to return for an ultrasound. She came to her ultrasound appointment still undecided and she seemed to carry the weight of deep sadness and hopelessness. The nurse listened to her complicated story and offered to perform a repeat ultrasound. Melodie said she would think about it, but refused to schedule any follow-up care. Unfortunately, after she left that day, the nurses were unable to get in touch with her again – phone calls were left unanswered and texts were not returned. Her decision was unknown and all that we were left to do was pray.
Time passed and the seasons changed. What we didn’t know, and what we couldn’t see at the time, was that God had been working in the silence. Months passed, and then the unexpected happened. Melodie showed up to attend a parenting class. She was still pregnant, and due in just a few weeks! At just the right moment, God had provided the support and encouragement Melodie needed. Her heart had been softened and she was able to confidently choose LIFE for her baby! Sometimes the hardest things we face happen in the void of the unknown. In these moments we must remember that God is always working, and that some of the biggest miracles happen in the silence.
*Name changed for confidentiality
~ Emilee Prenevost
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