| "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 |
