It was a beautiful Sunday, Sanctity of Life Sunday 2010, when I heard THE call. I go to The Crossing and Pastor Greg’s sermon was about abortion. It was during that sermon that God very clearly spoke to me that I had a story to tell and it would be used to free other women from the bondage and the secret of abortion.

"Abortion, it’s a topic that draws much attention from pro-choice to pro-life believers.  The sanctity of life being debated year in and year out;  I know because I chose abortion 10 years ago. Why? Because I was not ready for a baby at the age of twenty, it was going to ruin college and my career dreams.  I was sold into the deception of “my choice” so I willingly ended my child’s life.   I promised myself that I would not tell anyone since it was a private matter. 

I was just on the phone with a young woman seeking an abortion.  I explained that we were not a medical clinic, but a place of education and help.  I asked her this question, “If you were about to have serious surgery wouldn’t you want to be informed of all the  details?”  She said in response, “I didn’t think it was a serious surgery.”  I believe she will be coming in to talk this over before she makes a decision.   In my mind I was thinking if you could only speak to someone who has had an abortion and experiences pain and regret every day of their life.

It was a crisp and clear October Saturday in Tennessee when the phone rang unexpectedly.  My wife and I happened to pick the phone up at the same time.