Molly & Caleb’s Story
When *Molly realized she was pregnant, her heart was filled with conflict. She valued her baby, but she was facing homelessness, and working long hours to support herself. She feared that she didn’t have the ability to raise a child, given her circumstances. Her boyfriend *Caleb was trying his best to support and encourage her. Molly and Caleb walked through the doors of Thrive Medical Clinic with heavy hearts. This young couple shared that they didn’t want an abortion, but the lack of housing and support from those closest to them made this heartbreaking option feel like the only real choice in front of them.
After listening to their challenging circumstances, fears, desires and heartache, our Patient Care Assistant shared several resources that could help lighten their specific burdens, including Thrive Forward resources like free maternity items and a dresser full of new baby items. During their appointment, they were able to see their child on the ultrasound. Their eyes lit up with excitement and cautious hope. Seeing their baby was especially impactful for Caleb, and we affirmed his value as a father. Often, when a dad sees the ultrasound, the “unplanned pregnancy” transforms in his mind from an idea into a real baby, his baby. As Molly and Caleb left, they expressed feeling much better than when they came in. We encouraged them to slow down and take the time they needed to make this important decision, and we invited them to come back if they wanted a safe place to continue to process and navigate their next steps without pressure or judgment.
We sent out an anonymous prayer request to our supporters on their behalf. We prayed right alongside you all, trusted God, and waited. We don’t always get to know how our patients’ stories unfold. To our great joy, Molly later told us that she and Caleb were planning to parent their baby, and were looking into the various resources we had shared with them at their appointment. Thank you for praying for this precious family! God is on the move. Pray that God would raise up a support system around them to encourage and equip this young family to truly thrive.
*To protect confidentiality, the photo and names have been fabricated.