Jen* lived in the apartments next door to Clarity. She had just lost her husband and had significant mental health struggles. Then came shocking news: she was pregnant. Jen couldn’t recall any sexual activity and stayed in denial until the pregnancy symptoms became undeniable. With nowhere else to turn, she walked across the street to Clarity, asking about abortion.
During her ultrasound, a 24-week-old baby boy appeared on the screen. Jen broke down. She knew she couldn’t raise a child in her current state and wanted him to have stability and security. That’s when our nurse gently mentioned adoption. Jen was open, and we connected her with our trusted partner, Nightlight Christian Adoptions.
Soon enough, at 37 weeks pregnant, Jen gave birth to a baby boy named Ben. But his little body was very sick. His kidneys weren’t functioning, and doctors weren’t sure he would survive.
States away, believers Eric and Dana overheard their daughter praying for a little brother. Unable to have more biological children, they decided to pursue adoption. When they learned about Ben, they felt an immediate connection. Eric, a nurse, and Dana, a former teacher, were the unique match that the adoption director had prayed for. They stayed by Ben’s side in the NICU and learned how to do his dialysis.
Today, Ben is full of life and laughter. He’s waiting for a kidney transplant, but he’s come so far! His sisters adore him, and Jen receives regular updates, continuing to be a part of his story.
Because of your generosity, Jen found Clarity instead of an abortion clinic. Because of your prayers, adoption became part of Ben’s story and five others so far this year!
Because of your generosity, Jen found compassion just steps from her door instead of walking into an abortion clinic. And because of your prayers, Ben’s life is now overflowing with love: sisters who adore him, parents uniquely equipped to meet his needs, and a birth mom who still gets to be part of his life. Praise the Lord for what He has done through you. Thank you.