How You Inspired a Mom to Courage
When Michelle* called Care Net’s national hotline, she was juggling more than she could carry. Three young kids, a full house, and a life already stretched thin. Then came the positive test — her fourth child. Instead of joy, she felt panic.
“I can’t do this again,” she told Emily, the coach who answered her call. “We’re already overwhelmed. I don’t know how we’d manage one more.” She’d been quietly researching abortion, trying to convince herself it was the responsible choice for the family she already had.
You Provide a Coach Who Listens . . . and Cares
As the coach listened, she noticed something underneath Michelle’s fear — a faith that hadn’t gone silent. Gently, the coach asked about it. Michelle admitted her relationship with God had always mattered to her, but right now she felt torn between what she believed and what she thought she could handle.
“I know what my faith says about this baby,” she said. “I just don’t feel strong enough to live it out.”
The coach didn’t rush her. Instead, she reminded Michelle that she didn’t have to carry this decision — or this pregnancy — alone. She talked with her about the support available through a local pregnancy center, and that this baby, like her other three, is a gift from God rather than a burden too heavy to bear.
You Helped Restore Hope and Save a Life
On a follow-up call, Michelle revealed to her coach that she chose life for her baby! Surrounded by support and reminded of how deeply she is loved, she decided to continue her pregnancy.
Thank you for praying for her, and for supporting Care Net’s national hotline to meet women where they are, listen with care, and provide lasting hope. Your faithfulness — call after call, story after story — is softening hearts and saving lives.