Heart of Our Work
Testimonies of grace, truth, and love from our team at Right to Life Michiana.
July 2023
Each member of the Right to Life staff worked a shift alongside volunteers at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair to help share the beauty of life at our new interactive exhibit, “Life: Wonderfully Made.” Within the first half-hour, a member of our team witnessed some moving interactions!
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“Guys, come look at this,” a mother hollered, as her five children- toddler through teenager- came to check out the exhibit. “See this little one right here? This is how big Chelsey’s baby is right now!”
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Chelsey, 18-weeks pregnant, came around the corner to check it out.
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“Aww, look, Chelsey! She’s so cute!” Chelsey’s little sister chimed in.
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“You see guys… this is why you never get an abortion. This little one is precious right from the very beginning, and there is always a way,” her mom shared.
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Looking at our four-month fetal model and sensing the joy of her family recognizing the value of her little one’s life, Chelsey began to tear up. She turned to us, half-crying and half-laughing. “I’m sorry I’m so emotional!” Chelsey was met with hearty congratulations and a great conversation sharing all her excitements and fears about being a mom. “Are you having a little boy or a little girl?” we asked.
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“She’s a girl!” Chelsey shared.
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“We’re having a girl?” her boyfriend piped in facetiously, as if he wasn’t aware. Chelsey gave him a playful eye-roll and a punch to the arm…
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Minutes later, Steve walked up to our booth. He thanked us for our work, just before his elderly father joined him and gave him a slap on the back and a big smile.
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“Over 40 years ago, you wanted to abort me, and here you are slapping me on the back,” Steve shared.
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“Yep, and I couldn’t imagine life without you now!”