By Bud Shaver,
Albuquerque, New Mexico- Abortion Free New Mexico sidewalk volunteers were able to help two mothers choose life for their pre-born babies at Southwestern Women’s Options abortion center in Albuquerque. The first mother, from New Mexico, was being heavily pressured by her boyfriend to have the abortion. A sidewalk counselor earnestly spoke with the father of the pre-born child at length about the dangers and risks of abortion, development of the baby, a promise to walk with them through the pregnancy and the spiritual implications of abortion. Upon exiting the abortion center the pregnant mother embraced the sidewalk volunteer that had been so instrumental in helping the father change his mind to embrace their child.
The second mother, also from New Mexico, is a 16 year old minor that was brought to the abortion center by her father. As a high school student, she felt like she wasn’t ready to be a mother. However, her boyfriend and parents are very supportive of her keeping the baby. After she changed her mind, a sidewalk volunteer took this family to lunch and to the local pregnancy center where she obtained a free pregnancy test and ultrasound.
Abortion Free New Mexico volunteers are committed to making sure that she and her baby have everything they need on her pregnancy journey.
Every pre-born life is precious and created in the image of a holy God. We praise Him for answering our prayers and opening the hearts of these mothers. Sometimes all that these women need to hear is that there is a better way and that we will walk through this journey with them. Sidewalk counselors are invaluable, they truly are the last line of defense in our community, as they sacrificially serve and minister to mothers and families from all walks of life with love and compassion,” stated Tara Shaver.
Volunteers are always needed to cover more hours and to be able to reach even more women. We believe that every woman seeking an abortion in our city deserves to know that God cares for her, loves her baby, that there are so many resources available to her and that ending the life of her child through abortion is never medically necessary.
Abortion Free New Mexico has about 40 volunteers that are trained to know how to talk to women seeking abortions at five of Albuquerque’s abortion centers. They offer hope, help and the gospel of Jesus Christ to mothers who have taken strategic steps to end the lives of their children.
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