TESTIMONIES

I was shocked, scared and confused when I first found out that I was pregnant. Being pregnant was the last thing I thought could happen to me. I thought about my options of keeping the baby or having an abortion. I had no income and no means of support. So we decided on an abortion. One thing led to another and the birthfather stopped calling me…so I spent the next few months wondering how I was going to get the money to go through with the abortion, but time had run away with me and before I knew it I was 6 months pregnant. It would be too late to get an abortion. I didn’t want to stay in my community because people were want to gossip about me or put a strain on my family. I called many OB/GYN offices looking for somewhere to go and none of them could refer me anywhere. Then I just happened to call an adoption agency and they referred me to A Place for Us. At this point I had finally told my mom and dad and brothers and they were supportive I what I decided to do.

So I called this place and spoke to a nice lady who was very loving and she answered all my initial questions, then I called back and the Founder, Miss Tammie told me everything I would be doing, my responsibilites, our weekly schedule and so on. At first I was a little hesitant, but then I realized that God had put this opportunity right in front of my face and that I should take it. When I got there I just felt this overwhelming peace. That’s when I knew that I was suppose to be here and that everything was going to be fine.

Being at A Place for Us has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life because I have become so much closer to God. We did Bible studies like the Battlefield of the Mind which helps our minds to be stronger and more godly and we worked on financial budgeting which helped me spend my money in more godly ways and more wisely. All these things have helped me to be stronger in God. For me personally they helped me to let go of my shame and guilt. I lift my head up everyday know that God has a purpose and a plan for me and my baby.