From the time of my first pregnancy I had a calling to work with women and children, to help them in times of crisis and uncertainty. I was newly married at the age of 19 when I became pregnant. I remember standing in my room with the realization that I could have been a statistic. A pregnant teen who was a Christian. Who could I turn to without feeling shame and a need to hide, if this had occurred before marriage? I saw the draw to abort even though I was against it from my youth, but it seemed like the only option. I knew it was wrong, but so was being pregnant, right?
Wrong! Pregnancy is a gift from God to be cherished, and I felt Him telling me that I needed to share this with other Christian women who are afraid to face their family or church for fear of rejection and judgement. I wanted to open a place where I could help them find healing and help. I had no idea that there was a place like this already, in my own neighborhood!
I found Silent Voices shortly after my daughter was born, as I went to pay my car insurance bill. I thought the place looked nice and maybe they were Christian, but there was that word abortion on the window, so I was too scared to check it out. After a few months, I went again to pay my bill and felt the urge to enter the doors of Silent Voices. I was overwhelmed with the realization that they were doing exactly what I felt God wanted me to do! I was in school and a new mom, but three years later I entered the doors again and began volunteering.
After thirteen years of dedicated service, I now have the opportunity to share the work we do with the community and surrounding churches. I have been blessed with a position as the Development and Public Relations Manager through the leading of Christ. I say this because every class I took as I transitioned away from a nursing career, had somehow tied into working for a non-profit agency. I thought I was going into the Healthcare Administration field, but God had other plans. I was learning everything I needed to share God's work with our community.
Each path that I have taken God has led me down to bring me to a better understanding of the trials that come with parenthood in our fallen world. He has given me a message to share and I pray that my voice does not falter, but is lifted up in praise for His undying Mercy and Grace for the lost and weary and encouragement for those who are silent on the issue of abortion. Please pray for me that I may touch the hearts of Pastors, Leaders, Business owners, and Donors as I present God's plan for Silent Voices, and that I may not succumb to the negativity of opposition and impartiality.
Wrong! Pregnancy is a gift from God to be cherished, and I felt Him telling me that I needed to share this with other Christian women who are afraid to face their family or church for fear of rejection and judgement. I wanted to open a place where I could help them find healing and help. I had no idea that there was a place like this already, in my own neighborhood!
I found Silent Voices shortly after my daughter was born, as I went to pay my car insurance bill. I thought the place looked nice and maybe they were Christian, but there was that word abortion on the window, so I was too scared to check it out. After a few months, I went again to pay my bill and felt the urge to enter the doors of Silent Voices. I was overwhelmed with the realization that they were doing exactly what I felt God wanted me to do! I was in school and a new mom, but three years later I entered the doors again and began volunteering.
After thirteen years of dedicated service, I now have the opportunity to share the work we do with the community and surrounding churches. I have been blessed with a position as the Development and Public Relations Manager through the leading of Christ. I say this because every class I took as I transitioned away from a nursing career, had somehow tied into working for a non-profit agency. I thought I was going into the Healthcare Administration field, but God had other plans. I was learning everything I needed to share God's work with our community.
Each path that I have taken God has led me down to bring me to a better understanding of the trials that come with parenthood in our fallen world. He has given me a message to share and I pray that my voice does not falter, but is lifted up in praise for His undying Mercy and Grace for the lost and weary and encouragement for those who are silent on the issue of abortion. Please pray for me that I may touch the hearts of Pastors, Leaders, Business owners, and Donors as I present God's plan for Silent Voices, and that I may not succumb to the negativity of opposition and impartiality.