Letter received Jan.
26, 2011
"I lost a child - maybe two through this
(abortion). I pray this (donation) helps alleviate my
guilt, but I know it won't Thank
for the information and education. The day my wife and I
went to the abortion clinic, we avoided the protesting and
prayers
outside - with a heavy load of guilt. I should have told
her "don't go in" since that could have been a
sign. I'm now in my 50's
our child would be 21.... oh Lord it's been tough. God
bless you all for saving the lives of babies." Orlando,
FL |
Message sent by e-mail January
6, 2010 - 9:11 A.M.,
Initially, I found my pregnancy to be devastating, to say the
least. Not only did I consider abortion, I had
appointments made.
But every time I drove past one of your signs, I'd think,
"What if...?" What if I abort the baby and
spend the rest of my
life regretting it? Will I always look at the extra chair at the dinner table and
feel like there is someone missing? Will passing
your
billboard constantly remind me of the baby I didn't keep? Ultimately, I found I
couldn't ignore the billboards that
seemed to be everywhere I
looked. My baby is six months old now, and brings me the greatest joy. I
don't know exactly how
much it costs to continue your
campaign, but whatever the cost, it's certainly worth it. You really do save children
everyday,
even if you are never told. And I want to say,
from the very bottom of my heart, "thank you" for saving mine.
Eternally grateful,
CH, Minnesota |
The
message that life begins at conception is getting through
thanks to PROLIFE Across AMERICA. I was exercising at
the YMCA
and a young woman on the bike next to me said to her friend.
"I am definitely pregnant. I am 8 weeks
along. Do you think my baby
has a heart yet?" Her friend answered "Well,
according to those billboards, she not only has a heart but
she has fingers and toes too!"
Ostego, MN |
"Thank
you! Thank you - for recognizing the preciousness of babies
with Down Syndrome! We have a brother who is such a blessing
to our family."
(This gratitude was expressed by many callers who saw our Fall
billboards). |
"I
just learned 3 hours ago that I'm going to be a grandfather of
a baby with Down Syndrome. Then I saw your billboard and I
felt I just had to call and talk to someone." Omaha, Nebraska |
"I am a student at Moorhead State
University. I just saw your billboard and I really appreciate what you are doing. This is the most
touching one
you've done. Thank you!"Julie H. Minnesota |
"I
saw your sign. It
really impacted me. I just had a miscarriage and am going
through such a depression. Who can I talk to?
Would you send
my husband and I something? Edinburg, Texas |
"Do
you have legal advice? I'm thinking of getting an abortion.
I'm feeling such harassment from the father. It's not
something I want
to do but I just want to be rid of him!"
Coon Rapids, Minnesota |
"We just learned our daughter (21) is pregnant.
The boyfriend is pushing abortion. What help is there for her
- she has no insurance
and is still in college? Plymouth, Minnesota |
"I
had two previous abortions - I think that's why I take drugs -
I can't stand to think of having another one. I have
nightmares
about it.:Grand Rapids, Minnesota |
"I've
never called a number off a billboard before, but I had to say
'Thank you!' for your ads featuring babies with Down Syndrome.
I used to be 'pro-choice' but thank heavens I had this baby.
He completely changed me around. You are right! They are such
'blessings!" |
"Thank
you for the billboard featuring babies with Down Syndrome here
on Highway 47 and 8D. We have a baby with Downs in our
family!" St. Claire, MO |
"My
daughter's friend was just told she is expecting a baby with
Down Syndrome and plans to have an abortion. Can you tell us
what
agencies are in the Los Angeles area who can provide
guidance and information about adoption?" Rosa
Maria, Los Angeles, CA |
"I
can't tell you what your (Down Syndrome) billboards have done
to support our children in this area. Thank you and God bless
you!"
Down Syndrome support group,
Sonoma County, CA |
"Can you help my granddaughter? She thought she wanted to
keep the baby, but her boyfriend left her,
she lost her job, and now she's not
so sure she can handle a
baby?" Southern California
|
| "I saw your sign. What help do you have for me in my
area?" Providence, Rhode Island
|
"Can you recommend help for a young high school girl who is
pregnant and most everyone
else has urged abortion, but she is resistant?"
Quad
City, Iowa.
|
"My daughter (18) was just preparing to go off to college when
she discovered she is pregnant. She is leaning toward adoption. Can you steer
us in the right
direction?" St. Paul, Minnesota
|
| "Someone
gave me your number and said you would help me."
Brooklyn, NY |
| "We just learned that our son (19) and his
girlfriend are expecting. They may consider adoption. Who can we
tell them to talk to?" Mpls, MN
|
| "I had an abortion several years ago. I can't get
over the grief I feel. Is there some kind of help for me."
Austin, TX
|
"I hate to admit that I'm
nearly six months along and still was uncertain on what I was going
to do. I'm so glad I saw your ad. I truly
believe
adoption will be best - for the baby and me." Springfield,
Missouri |
"My son gave
me your number and said you would help me. I don't know where
to turn. I am expecting but we have no insurance. My son
spotted your billboard and told me I should call.. - that maybe you
could help." (And
that we did. She is now receiving the needed medical
care.)
Brooklyn, NY |
"Abortion
was never an option after I saw that first billboard and learned my
baby already had a beating heart (18 days after conception).
I
wanted life for my baby. My baby will have a future too."
Roswell, New Mexico |