Lucy’s Story

*Lucy came to her first appointment at Thrive with tears in her eyes. This pregnancy came as a surprise and felt impossible to her for many reasons. Her partner *Mike had responded to news of the pregnancy by immediately pressuring her to abort due to financial limitations. She also expressed her own concerns about the pregnancy, such as the strain of taking care of two-under-two with little-to-no help from a support system that didn’t exist. Yet she felt serious concerns towards having an abortion. She wrestled with the truth that this was a unique, irreplaceable life. She told us she was afraid that her mental health would be dramatically impacted by an abortion. Though she expressed being pro-choice, she kept stating that she felt she didn’t have a choice; abortion was something she felt she simply had to choose for those around her.

Mike came with Lucy to her ultrasound appointment, and we were able to hear his concerns and offer many relevant resources. We sent several anonymous prayer request emails on behalf of this family, and the Lord heard every single prayer you lifted to His ears. Lucy eventually shared with us that they had made the decision to raise their baby girl. She shared that she felt empowered every time she came to Thrive, and that the resources we offered were the practical support they needed in order for her to feel like she finally had a good choice in front of her. Although there were still sacrifices to be made, she decided her daughter would be worth every single one.

We are grateful that God led Lucy to Thrive, and that her community rose to action with both prayer and practical support. You helped turn this pregnancy from a source of stress and anguish into something to be celebrated and cherished forever.

*Names and picture changed to preserve confidentiality.