First Fruits Friday - Explore Your Options
"The doctor says that I am going to die if I have this baby. I can't take the risk. I experienced a stillbirth at full term with my first baby. I now have three children under four years of age. How will my husband take care of them? I don't want to have an abortion, but I don't know any other way."
This client was clearly upset, crying and trembling as she walked into Seneca on an abortion day. She thought we were the abortion facility. The receptionist stated with compassion, "You are in the right place."
The client met with a Seneca staff member who listened and began to list other doctors that the woman could go to in order to get a second opinion. The client also met with a staff member who had experienced a stillbirth and who offered some healing activities and resources. Clearly the client was still suffering from the earlier traumatic loss. Perhaps you also have suffered the loss of a baby. If so, please see upcoming healing events being offered. (Put May events in links, etc. please)
But, why would a woman suffering from losing a baby consider aborting her baby? Our new client did not know what else to do. With only six weeks to decide if the baby lived or died with her life or death in question as well, this young woman was completely overwhelmed. After receiving help and care, including an ultrasound determining how far along she was, the client settled down and called her husband. He was happy she did not get the abortion.
This client is still in need of help and prayers. We all know when we get information from a doctor stating that something could be a life/death situation, we are stunned. Yet, it is always good to get a second or third opinion.
Fortunately, this client has insurance and is able to do just that. She now has another appointment, this time with a compassionate physician. She deserves to have as much information as possible, especially knowledge of available resources. We have a meeting scheduled with the client this week to ensure that we are helping her in other ways, as well.
That is what we do at Seneca. We talk to the women about their options, informing them of opportunities for care and aid, and potential consequences of their decisions. We get resources for them. We pray over them and talk about their spiritual walk. We gift them supplies and follow up with them in regard to services. God makes the way and saves the day!