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Caring Network Cares for People PEOPLE LIKE JULIE Julie found out she was pregnant a few months before scheduling a phone consultation with Caring Network. During the discussion, she told her pregnancy counselor that she had an appointment at Planned Parenthood, but needed her ID for the abortion, which she had lost. She inquired at other abortion clinics and even went back to Planned Parenthood, only to be informed that that she was too far along for an abortion. Julia explained to her pregnancy counselor that she'd like to have kids one day, but that the timing was not right. She said if it's too late for an abortion, she and her fiancĂŠ would then place their child for adoption. After that meeting, Julie went to a Caring Network center for an ultrasound where she learned she was well into her second trimester. After the scan, she said they had decided to choose life and form an adoption plan. Julia's counselor connected her with information and resources to assist her with next steps. Later, Julia reached out to her counselor with an update. Julie had shared her plans with her aunt and mother, who were supportive of her decision and encouraged Julie had "taken the right steps." Caring Network is grateful for God's intervention in Julia's life at just the right time. We continue to pray for a smooth adoption experience and are so thankful for the new life Julie is carrying!
PEOPLE LIKE JENNA Jenna called Caring Network’s hotline worried about positive results from a home pregnancy test. The pregnancy consultant talked with Jenna and learned she had recently had a baby and was concerned about health issues. She was very fearful to continue the pregnancy and said she wanted to take the abortion pill. Jenna and her pregnancy consultant talked through her fears and concerns. They processed through her pregnancy decision options, choices and risks. Jenna was given information to read on her own so she could take time to think through the implications of having an abortion. A few days later Jenna reached out to her pregnancy consultant saying she changed her mind and decided to keep the baby! She said she knew she could handle it and felt empowered to choose life. Praise God for giving her strength and wisdom!
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