“Does God Forgive?”

A few days ago, 21-year-old Carolina walked through our door alone. After taking a home pregnancy test and receiving a positive result, she had scheduled an ultrasound at AlphaCare. She had no idea how far along she was, but the severe morning sickness had tipped her off. Her boyfriend was not supportive of her continuing the pregnancy, in fact no one was. Carolina didn’t have the resources to raise a baby on her own. She was sure that her dad would kick her out of the house.

It was clear to Carolina that she had no choice but abortion, even though it wasn’t what she wanted.

All of this Carolina communicated to our nurse, Sue, through a translator. With Spanish as her first language, her English was too limited to communicate confidently without one. To ensure we can serve any woman who contacts us for services, we connect with a translator via phone when patients need the additional language support. As the appointment progressed, Sue determined that Carolina was approximately 8 weeks along. Together they looked at the small, precious baby visible on the ultrasound screen.

“Does God forgive?” Carolina asked, teary-eyed. She seemed determined to have an abortion.

Sue shared that God does forgive, but also that God does not intend for Carolina to walk through this season alone. She shared about the ways in which AlphaCare can support Carolina through pregnancy and even postpartum should she choose life.

Carolina seemed relieved. She accepted prayer from Sue, and afterwards even asked for the ultrasound pictures to take home.

Sue referred Carolina to a health center where she can receive prenatal care from Spanish-speakers, and provided her with information on morning sickness, baby basics, and AlphaCare’s social services.

As she left, Carolina expressed that she felt cared for at AlphaCare. She hasn’t yet made a decision, but our staff will be following up with her soon to remind her that she has our support. Your partnership means we have the opportunity to share the Gospel and encourage women like Carolina, who feel unequipped for motherhood. Thank you.