Being His Hands

I worked in our Center in Brooklyn yesterday. Linda is the director. She is literally, the most "hands on" person I know. She is also one of the most Christ-like persons that I know.

A Brooklyn girl came in with a friend who wanted an abortion. The reason being because her grandmother told her she didn't want the child. Also, the girl doesn't have a job. So there were 2 problems with this pregnancy, in the girl's mind. Linda loses no time.

With the girls permission she gets the her grandmother on the phone, to simply talk with her and let her know more about the pregnancy. Linda was gentle and patient with this woman. They talked on the phone for about 20 minutes. By the end of the conversation, the grandmother was open and willing for her daughter's pregnancy. Linda communicated to us that she was simply scared. It seems all the grandmother needed was for someone to out of love tell her what's going on, and to be in support of this baby.Next, Linda loses no time.

She gets on the phone with a connection she has near where the girl lives for a possible job. She talks to them on the phone. She gives information to the girl. She tells the girl she is going to have to work, and work hard. The girl agrees and understands.

Both girls leave our center together, with the most hopeful energy. They seemed lighthearted and full of excitement, like they were ready for the next thing. Linda brought about that energy. She took something that was already there, and brought it to light. She is a prime example of how we all need to be. How I need to be. Christ was shining all throughout her in this particular scenario. To Him be the glory.