“Do you guys need a larger building for your Columbia location?” a supporter asked. It was as though he’d read our minds. We’d outgrown our current building and were about to contact a realtor. The supporter continued, “My church has prayed for years that an active strip club in Columbia – the last one in Lancaster…
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Our client Jenna was scheduled for a pregnancy test and ultrasound but had yet to arrive. When the nurse manager reached her, Jenna said she was having a rough day and was running late. We waited for her and encouraged her to keep her appointment. Jenna finally arrived. To say Jenna was having…
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A supporter was talking to Lisa Hosler, President of Align. “Hey Lisa,” he asked, “Does Align need a larger building for its Columbia location?” It was as though he’d read our minds. We’d outgrown our current building and were preparing to contact a realtor. The supporter continued, “My…
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A little boy built a sailboat. He took it to a nearby stream to let it float, but the current quickly led the boat out of his reach, and eventually the boat was lost. A few weeks later, the boy saw his boat in a store window downtown. He went inside and told the shop owner that the boat in the window was his and he asked…
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Our new client advocate let out an exasperated sigh as he inspected his computer cords. He was struggling to get the training video to play for their fatherhood class and he sheepishly thanked the group of young dads for their patience. Mario, one of the seasoned class members, chuckled. He turned to Cody, the newest…
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Sometimes it takes time for truth to sink in and be embraced. That’s one reason why we encourage clients facing an unintended pregnancy to slow down and take their time in deciding whether they will parent their baby, make an adoption plan, or choose abortion. When a young mom and dad are initially faced with the truth…
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I drive past Middle Creek Wildlife Area on my way to work. I’m used to seeing the surrounding fields and trees in the morning light as I drive forward. But the other day, I happened to glance in my rearview mirror after just rounding a turn—and the view took my breath away. In my rearview mirror, I saw a wide,…
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