Cassie called seeking assistance with diapers.
“Of course, we can help you!” was the encouraging answer she received. Cassie came to the center. As she fumbled about in her purse to pull out a paper, she was surprised to learn that we didn’t require her to “prove” her need.
I sensed Cassie was embarrassed to have to ask for help. She laughed a little hesitantly, explaining that she is usually the one who helps everyone else.
Cassie described her work situation. Even though her employer knows she has two children at home and is pregnant, they refuse to make the proper accommodations that her doctor said were necessary to keep her baby safe. Cassie wasn’t going to risk her baby’s life.
Cassie explained, “I had to choose! Either protect my baby OR keep my job. I chose my baby. Oh, there were all kinds of voices out there warning me that I had to consider my other two kids and my husband.” We were able to provide her with diapers, wipes, a newborn gift pack, and a few other items to help relieve some of the burden.
Excitedly Cassie asked if we might be able to help her sister too. She has a newborn and is living in a shelter. “Yes we can help her. Have her come in and see us.
”Oh, thank you!” she replied.
We were a refuge, a shelter. We had a chance to chat for a few more minutes. I told Cassie about the Loving Parents program and other ways we could support her and her sister. I explained how we were able to be more generous recently because our donors have been so generous, wanting to help moms, dads, and babies. I wished we could do more!
As she was leaving and thanking me again, she turned and said, “God Bless you and everyone here for helping!” I watched as she got into the car where her husband and kids were waiting. She waved goodbye and they drove away. I’m praying she’ll show up for Loving Parents classes and become a part of our family.
Will you send a gift to help today?
“Of course, we can help you!” was the encouraging answer she received. Cassie came to the center. As she fumbled about in her purse to pull out a paper, she was surprised to learn that we didn’t require her to “prove” her need.
I sensed Cassie was embarrassed to have to ask for help. She laughed a little hesitantly, explaining that she is usually the one who helps everyone else.
Cassie described her work situation. Even though her employer knows she has two children at home and is pregnant, they refuse to make the proper accommodations that her doctor said were necessary to keep her baby safe. Cassie wasn’t going to risk her baby’s life.
Cassie explained, “I had to choose! Either protect my baby OR keep my job. I chose my baby. Oh, there were all kinds of voices out there warning me that I had to consider my other two kids and my husband.” We were able to provide her with diapers, wipes, a newborn gift pack, and a few other items to help relieve some of the burden.
Excitedly Cassie asked if we might be able to help her sister too. She has a newborn and is living in a shelter. “Yes we can help her. Have her come in and see us.
”Oh, thank you!” she replied.
We were a refuge, a shelter. We had a chance to chat for a few more minutes. I told Cassie about the Loving Parents program and other ways we could support her and her sister. I explained how we were able to be more generous recently because our donors have been so generous, wanting to help moms, dads, and babies. I wished we could do more!
As she was leaving and thanking me again, she turned and said, “God Bless you and everyone here for helping!” I watched as she got into the car where her husband and kids were waiting. She waved goodbye and they drove away. I’m praying she’ll show up for Loving Parents classes and become a part of our family.
Will you send a gift to help today?
Your support ensures that WELS Lutherans for Life is here to accomplish its mission. Your gifts provide the opportunity to meet and speak with moms and dads who need to know God’s plan for their lives and that of their baby.
You are vital to this ministry! Without you and your financial contributions and prayers the lives of babies would not be saved, moms and dads would not be served, and families would not be strengthened through the Gospel.
Can you send a gift today?
You are vital to this ministry! Without you and your financial contributions and prayers the lives of babies would not be saved, moms and dads would not be served, and families would not be strengthened through the Gospel.
Can you send a gift today?
Because of you, we plant Gospel seeds every chance we get. Then we trust the Holy Spirit, in his wisdom and grace, to take hold, root, and grow as he sees fit.
Because of you more lives will be saved, more lives will be changed, and more families will be strengthened by the Gospel.
Please send your best gift now.
Because of you more lives will be saved, more lives will be changed, and more families will be strengthened by the Gospel.
Please send your best gift now.
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