This summer, my seventeen year-old daughter was sick more than usual. For three months she was throwing-up, unable to tolerate certain odors, and extremely moody with everyone, be it family or friends. I asked her over and over if she was pregnant, and she answered, "No mama, no mama." But a visit to the doctor revealed that she was seventeen weeks along. This news weakened all of us and left us speechless. My daughter had four weeks left until the start of her senior year. And she had dreams that she wanted to pursue that she knew would be shattered if she had to take on the responsibility of a child. She decided to have an abortion. But then we were then told that her procedure would cost $1350. There was no way I would be able to come up with that amount on my own.
Only by grace was I connected with the Lilith Fund. Our Lilith volunteer not only helped us obtain partial payment for services and assisted with travel arrangements, but she also helped mentally and emotionally with her constant words of kindness. Her care was genuine and sincere. The Lilith Fund has been a blessing in disguise. The volunteers on staff understand the value of the old statement, "It takes a village to raise a child." I am glad to be part of this village.
Thank you for donating to the Lilith Fund and for helping our family more forward and continue on our journey of life.
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