Allison said she could not tell her parents and she did not believe she could raise a child as a teen mom. Her boyfriend had offered to help pay for an abortion, and it seemed the easiest way out. During the ultrasound, Allison was able to see the baby’s heartbeat, but she left undecided about her pregnancy options.

Several weeks later, she contacted Hope to let us know she had told her parents and with the support of her family, she had chosen life! When the baby arrived, she came to Hope for a newborn photography session. The day she picked up the photos, Hope staff asked if she would open them so staff could see. Allison was moved to tears, as was our staff, as we marveled at the miracle of this precious one God had given her. We rejoiced for the courage of this young mother to choose life! A few months later, she approached our staff member at church holding her beautiful baby and said, “I didn’t know I could love this much!”

Later in that year, Allison contacted Hope inquiring if it would be possible for her to volunteer at the center. She helped with the marking of the Bibles Hope gives out to the clients. Allison brought her baby girl with her that day, and a staff member held the baby while Allison was working with other volunteers. Allison leaned over to her baby and said, “This is where mommy first saw you, and knew I had to keep you.” What an amazing picture of the power of an ultrasound. Allison had come full circle in our center!

*Name changed to protect their privacy.