She Made A Father Proud

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She walked into Dr. Emily's, the biggest abortion clinic in the Bronx. After helping her to the door, he walked back to the car to park. The pain written on his face was merely foreshadowing the grief that he anticipated would haunt him all the days of his life. It was his child, but it wasn't his choice.

I ran up to him, handing him a small brochure from Expectant Mother Care. I told him that we provided free sonograms. He shared passionately about how he didn't want her to have an abortion. I showed him the van where EMC could provide her with a free sonogram.

He raced into the abortion clinic, coming back out several times to talk--and pray--with those of us who have seen the undeniable evidence that human life begins long before birth. We prayed for him, as well. Eventually, he emerged victorious through the gates of despair, wanting to introduce his girlfriend, and the mother of his first child, to those of us that had heard him share his longing for fatherhood.

With the help of EMC's financial supporters, EMC was able to give them a free sonogram, and she chose life. She had already endured the grief of several previous abortions. Only their expressions could communicate the joy that followed her decision to keep their child. Her decision made a Father proud.

*Picture of couple posted with permission.