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I can't be pregnant!

I can't be pregnant! It's not the way I planned it! What will people think? I'm a Christian! I had it all planned out. I'd go to college, have a career, get married, and then have kids. Only, just before I was even out of high school I got pregnant.

College with a child? Ya, right. My parents were furious and it was difficult living at home. My boyfriend wanted to keep the baby, but in my heart I knew he wasn't ready to be a father - let alone, a husband. The further along in my pregnancy I was, the less I saw of my boyfriend. I was a baby having a baby and I was facing it alone. I would curl up into a fetal position and cry myself to sleep, praying that God would let me die. I didn't want to raise my child without a father, or have to work all day only to have my child raised in a day-care. I had nothing, but wanted so much.

With the help of a friend, I finally gave it all up to God. My friend told me about Sarah's House. Together, we prayed that God would provide a way. He led me to Sarah's House. Moving in was difficult, but I learned to adapt. I met other women and saw that I wasn't the only one in this situation. I had to learn to get along with my roommates, plan and cook family meals and we each had out part in chores around the house. Family meetings were a must; with emotional pregnant women living under one roof there's bound to be some problems. At weekly Bible studies we laughed, talked and prayed together.

Through the unconditional love from the Sarah's House, I began to realize that God loves and accepts me no matter what. The most amazing thing about God is that He takes you from wherever you are and because He loves you so much He doesn't leave you there.

With each new day, my love for my son grew stronger. (I just knew I was having a boy!) I pictured him growing inside me and I got so excited whenever I felt him move. Everyday, I sang to him, talked to him and tol him how much I loved him. I wanted a place where he could be loved by both a mother and a father everyday, a place where he could grow up happy. I knew though, that I couldn't give my son all the things I wanted for him. God put a wonderful Christian couple in my life who couldn't have children of their own. To them I gave the precious gift of my son. I know I won't get to watch him grow up, but I find peace knowing that I'll get to spend eternity with my beautiful baby.

I thank everyone who has ever been a part of this Christ-centered mercy ministry. My life is changed because of those who gave to the Lord. This ministry is in need of volunteers, financial support and most importantly, your prayers for the women this ministry reaches that they may know His love and grace. I know I have.

-A Sarah's House Graduate

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