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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 fiancé 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!

People Like Alex

Alex had just moved to the area to be with her boyfriend. She was nervous and scared about being pregnant, feeling like it was “terrible timing.” She found Caring Network on the internet and came into its new Darien center. She told her pregnancy counselor that she and her boyfriend wanted to keep the baby, but she had no other support in the area. During the session, she talked about her faith, saying that despite having been an atheist in the past, she was now praying a lot and visiting a local church. Her pregnancy consultant shared about the Connections program and how it could provide the emotional and spiritual support Alex needed. In tears, Alex said that she was very interested in connecting with others this way. Alex moved back home to be closer to her family, but Alex’s Connections group and pregnancy consultant kept in touch throughout her pregnancy. Recently, Alex welcomed her daughter, Everly, into the world and shared “I’m still nervous all the time… (about) if she’s always okay, but even with constant anxiety, she is very worth it. All in all, I’m just over the moon in love with my tiny girl.”

Pregnant? Need help?

Call (630) 493-1340 or emailpat@caringnetwork.com

Local Pro-Life Prayer Every Month

The Sanctity of Human Life Task Force invites you to pray and sing outside Planned Parenthood Aurora one Saturday a month from 1 to 2 p.m. in cooperation with 40 Days for Life.

What is 40 Days for Life?

Peaceful prayer outside abortion facilities for the babies, clients, workers, our community and nation to end abortion locally through prayer, fasting and all-day peaceful prayer vigils outside of abortion businesses. 40 Days for Life's first coordinated campaign was in 2007 and has now expanded to 63 countries. Founders of 40 Days for Life are depicted in the movie, “Unplanned.” 40daysforlife.com/

Why pray in person?

There is up to a 75 percent appointment cancellation rate when women see peaceful prayer outside an abortion facility.

Where?

In Aurora. Waterleaf, an inviting Christian pregnancy resource center, was completed across the street from the abortion facility in fall 2019.

What can I expect?

According to Sarah Lindquist, "We pray on Waterleaf's property across from Planned Parenthood. There is plenty of room to socially distance. I like to have a folding chair and blanket with me. I also bring a peacefully oriented pro-life sign with me each time. Sometimes, people will drive by and yell a curse or give a rude gesture, but they have never been very close to me. Other times, they honk in approval. In the past few years, I've been going, nothing creepy or intense has happened. I do bring my children with me regularly. Parking is behind Auto Zone or by Mariano's."

When?

Sarah guides prayer on one Saturday a month throughout the year. If you can't come this time, we hope you will join us soon or sign up to pray when you are available through Aurora's 40 Days for Life site (where you'll be able to see if others have signed up to pray). 40 Days for Life began a year-round prayer effort in Aurora in summer 2020. 40daysforlife.com/aurora

Visit college-church.org/sohl to sign up for the Sanctity of Human Life task force monthly emails to stay up to date with life-related news and events. You can also find out more at facebook.com/40daysforlifeaurora