Reassembled

The Other Unsung Heroes

BY VICTORIA ROBINSON

Today, we find ourselves in one of the most unprecedented times in history. We will not soon forget this period that caught some of us off guard and even ill-prepared. Many are scratching their heads, wondering if we are living in the “twilight zone.” Daily, people are losing their lives, jobs, and businesses. And millions are uncertain of their future.

The COVID pandemic has been wreaking havoc worldwide, including on the healthcare system. And it has caused fiery debates on whether the recent medical care restrictions should or should not apply to abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.

As hospitals filled up with COVID patients, many surgery centers postponed elective or diagnostic procedures. Yet abortion providers continued to operate, arguing their services were “time-sensitive women’s healthcare,” hence deemed essential. It is unfathomable that while many in the medical community are fighting to save lives, abortion providers are fighting to end lives.

The truth is that the vast majority of abortions have nothing to do with a woman’s health but are a choice of convenience.

And the “time sensitivity” mentioned has everything to do with the abortion industry’s revenue generation, which is in the billions. The longer a child grows in the womb, the more likely the abortion industry will lose revenue. One reason is that when there are delays to the abortion, the mother-to-be has more time to change her mind and cancel the procedure.

For many, the stress of this time period is unprecedented, which could become exacerbated for a young woman who receives an unwanted positive pregnancy test. Scared and vulnerable, she could easily be convinced that her world is caving in. Additionally, she may face pressure from the father of her child, her parents, or friends to just “get rid of it.” Although perhaps wellmeaning, her family and friends have no idea the future pain they are instilling on the one they love.

But imagine a stress-release of a different kind that could be offered to that young woman. The support of a pregnancy resource center brings hope and education to those scared moms-to-be, encouraging them to choose life for their children.

Pregnancy Resource Centers have been around for decades. Thank God for them. They’ve not only singlehandedly saved countless numbers of unborn children, but they have also saved their parents from a decision that would haunt them for the rest of their lives.

These life-affirming pregnancy resource centers are committed to keeping their doors open so that they can continue to provide life-saving services to any woman in a crisis pregnancy. No matter the cost.

During this pandemic, center directors, staff, and volunteers risk their health and possibly even their own lives to provide a safe place for women and families in crisis. They are our unsung heroes.

They offer the abortion-minded woman, who may be panicked, confused, or questioning what to do, alternatives through counseling, education, resources, and free ultrasounds. They’re there to help the motherto-be walk down a path of life during one of her most challenging times.

Now more than ever, your local pregnancy resource centers need your help, love, and support. These men and women are on the front lines of life and death decisions every single day.

Whatever comes from this economy or any of the many challenges we face today, my hope is that the faithful donors and supporters of the local pregnancy resource centers will continue standing firm with their generous financial gifts and praying for these heroes.

Keeping the lights on at these pregnancy resource centers is essential, giving the professionals and volunteers the capability to continue their life-altering, life-saving work during these uncertain times.

When a caring pregnancy center staff member shows a woman the truth about her situation - that abortion does not have to be the only answer – they do more than save that unborn child’s life. They also save the unborn child’s parents from a lifetime of guilt, shame, and regret that follows an abortion decision.

Abortion not only kills an innocent child. Abortion hurts women and men and damages society.

It’s time to say enough is enough and commit to helping those on the front lines through both our prayers and financial gifts. Will you join me?

Victoria Robinson has been a prolife leader for over two decades. She’s worked in pregnancy resource center ministry, travels around the country speaking at churches, fundraisers, and conferences worldwide.

She’s the Founder of ReAssemble, a non-profit ministry offering after-abortion recovery retreats.

You can visit her website at reassemblelife.com for more information.

Victoria lives outside Nashville, TN.