I am so thankful God continues to write my story. How about you? You help change narratives and outcomes at CHOICES. And there is no price tag because that, my friend, is priceless.

19-year-old “Paige,” an ambitious college student working two jobs, was looking for an abortion when her friend referred her to CHOICES. She said her friend had come to CHOICES, then followed through with her abortion, and has struggled with regret ever since. When she met with her nurse, she quickly burst into tears, sharing that she believed in God and trusted Him to provide for her and her baby though she was gripped with fear.

She admitted that she was having a hard time keeping this secret from her mom, who is her best friend, and that once they talk, she will feel better. Her nurse said, “Paige, I think you already know. He isn’t punishing you; He’s giving you a gift, and He chose you to be this child’s mom. That’s His decision. I do understand that might take some time and prayer for you to see.” Her nurse encouraged her to surrender her fears to Him and trust Him. That night, Paige went to church and began the hard work of laying down her fear.

Paige told her mom the next day, and, like her friend, Paige’s mom was very supportive. Her mom encouraged her to trust God in the midst of her fear. 2 weeks later, Paige returned for another ultrasound with her friend and former CHOICES patient, and her mom.

On visit number two, her friend shared how she had made a “snap decision” because others were pressuring her. She was very vulnerable about how much she regrets her decision and how she doesn’t want that for Paige. They shared some tender moments of hope, and her nurse shared with the friend about our abortion recovery program, letting her know that she could find healing from those hurts in a safe place with Jesus as the center. Paige was still afraid.

Then, on visit number 3 with her mom, Paige recorded the heartbeat and announced, “I am having my baby!” Paige said, “I knew in my heart it was the right decision to have my baby. Outside opinions and influences of friends, family, and my boyfriend began to weigh on me. I am so thankful I came to CHOICES. You have helped me through several tough weeks of pregnancy and uncertainty.”

Thank you for this priceless treasure. Thank you for your gift to Paige, to her friend, to her mom, to her boyfriend, and this world. It is no small thing ever! Thank you for changing the narrative. That, my friend, is priceless.

Until there are 0…

Vicky Mathews
Executive Director

Today, I am reminded that the Lord gives all He has for the ONE. For the ONE to come to know Him, encounter Him, and experience His love. And so do YOU. You give all for the ONE. Your partnership with Choices Women’s Clinic demonstrates that every single day. Let me give you a glimpse of what happened in this place in just one day:

She was 45 and in a place she never thought she would be as a Christian. Attending church, reading her Bible, and in an unhappy marriage, she had an affair with another married man. She knew abortion was wrong but was determined when she walked through our doors that today she would have an abortion. When her advocate talked with her, she spoke to her as a sister in Christ about her faith and what the Lord desires for her marriage. When the nurse said, “Your test is negative,” she fell from her chair onto her knees, weeping and asking for forgiveness. She left CHOICES knowing that this holy moment would be the beginning of restoration for her marriage and turning her back on a sinful relationship.

She was 17 and in a place she never wanted to be in high school. She was resolute in her decision to abort. As we often hear, she was afraid to tell her parents. Since she was only 7 weeks pregnant, she thought an abortion would be easy. When the ultrasound probe touched her belly, a 23-week baby was alive and well. In her weeping, her nurse spoke life and hope. The advocate encouraged her to start the conversation with her parents. She found the courage to do just that and chose life with the support of her family.”

She was a single mom with two little ones and knew there was no way she could afford to have another baby. When the ultrasound revealed twins, she wept but left that day seeming just as determined to have an abortion. In the following days and weeks, she did not answer our calls. Several months later, she walked in, looking for help with twins who were in the backseat of her car.

Don’t ever discount the One. One day, one person, one story that the King of the universe continues to write. My friend, you provide the opportunity for everyone who walks through our doors to be empowered to choose LIFE and receive LIFE eternally. Your hands of help allow Him to reach out for the ONE.

“What do you think? If any man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go and search for the one that is straying?” Matthew 18:12

Until there are 0…

Vicky Mathews
Executive Director

We are so thankful for your investment in CHOICES and the UCF Clinic to reach students where they need it most. You provide a safe place for students facing the unexpected to find truth, hope, and judgment free care. We have all made statements like this, ” some things in life are just not what we signed up for!” None of us would sign up for an unplanned pregnancy during college. “Leah” sure didn’t, either!

With just one semester left before graduation, while working a night shift and applying for nursing school, Leah had her course set to eventually get a Ph.D. Breaking up with her boyfriend wasn’t in her plans either. Yet, right here is where she found herself facing an unplanned pregnancy. She was so stressed she couldn’t concentrate on studying. Her intention was abortion. Although she was determined to carry out the plan and correct her course, her previous abortion a few years before prompted her to ask more in-depth medical questions to ensure the pregnancy was viable before paying for an abortion.

Because we know nothing is by chance, Leah came to CHOICES and saw our nurse Kim, who happened to have had a similar story. Leah told Kim she was a Christian and that she knows Jesus personally. This opened the door for Kim to share with her sister in Christ, Leah, how the Lord gave her the strength she needed to choose parenting and that she never regretted it. Before leaving, Leah allowed Kim to pray for her. She returned three times for ultrasounds, allowing us to speak life into her undecided circumstances. On her last visit, Leah announced, “I am having this baby.”

Leah graduated as planned, moved to be near family, and not long after, started nursing school. A few months ago, sweet “Alexis” was born. Leah said, “Alexis is the light of my life, and I can’t imagine life without her. I also couldn’t imagine I could have accomplished as much as I have. I am so thankful for CHOICES and all you’ve done to help me.”

Your generosity makes it possible to GO where abortions are happening in Orlando. And you create the refuge for unexpected possibilities to walk through our doors daily! YOU are changing abortion, and together, we have the privilege to witness life after life changed and transformed. Thank you for creating the thin places where the unplanned can become imaginable and simply beautiful for all!

Until there are 0…

Vicky Mathews
Executive Director

We have all experienced moments when we desperately want God to speak and give us a sign, only to be met with radio silence. Maybe you’re there now, praying, watching for the next step, and waiting for a response that never seems to come. As believers, we know we don’t need a burning bush because we orient our lives toward discerning the will of God. But the next step can be overwhelming for a woman who is unsure of her faith in God and now finds herself considering abortion. If she is confused and afraid, she may be looking for a sign.

“Kiara,” 23, was in the first spring of her teaching career when she learned she was pregnant. She had worked so hard to get her job, so she called Planned Parenthood, intent on having an abortion. When Kiara found that they do not take insurance, she called CHOICES, grateful for our free services. She was thrilled to get a same-day appointment, and after school, she arrived with her boyfriend, “Andre,” who also taught at the same school. After the ultrasound, Kiara asked an exhaustive list of questions about abortion while Andre sat quietly. They both agreed to return for STI results and another ultrasound the following week.

Kiara called early on the morning of her follow-up appointment to cancel, stating that she was flying to New York that day to visit family and have her abortion. Our nurse confirmed that if, for any reason, she changed her mind, we would be happy to reschedule. She also told Kiara she would follow up the next week to see how she was feeling.

That’s when we reached out to many of YOU, over 800 prayer partners, asking God to “use her circumstances to help her find you.” And He did just that! When her nurse followed up over the next few weeks, she got no answer. A month later, her nurse tried one final time, and Kiara answered! After several canceled abortion appointments in both NY and FL, she accepted it as a sign that she is supposed to have her baby! Both Kiara and Andre signed up and attended our Legacy: Parenting Development course this summer. During parenting class, Andre rededicated his life to Christ, and they are now working on their relationship with each other and God while they wait for their baby girl to arrive.

Thank you for giving your life-changing gift to help support Kiara and Andre, and so many like them, as they desperately search for a sign, looking for their own burning bush. Thank you for praying. Many could have, but you did! Your giving and your prayer are sacred tasks that grow God’s kingdom, and I thank Him for inviting you and me to be part of His work!

Until there are 0…

Vicky Mathews
Executive Director

It’s so easy to think that the “good life” is what happens when life goes according to plan. And when our smoothly paved road hits a speed bump, we think our “good life” that we knew before the unexpected is in the rearview mirror. These speedbumps are the place where YOUR partnership offers help and hope. You empower women and men to see the good, not just in getting back to the life they had before, but by embracing life anew.

“Alli” and her husband had been happily married for 7 years when she realized that feeling sick and tired might indicate something wasn’t right. Her pregnancy test at CHOICES confirmed the unexpected. Alli shared that she had just returned to work after taking time to be home with their now 3-year-old son. She was happy to finally return to work and eager to embrace the possibility of advancing her career. To add to Alli’s conflict, her sister was desperately trying to get pregnant month after month. As the weight of her sister’s desperation got heavier, it spilled into the whole family. The timing left Alli feeling guilty, not only for being pregnant but also for entertaining the possibility of abortion.

Alli made a follow-up appointment for the next week. During her ultrasound, Alli shared with her nurse that her husband was excited when she initially told him but he began to backpedal. They agreed it was terrible timing for their good life to be derailed by the unexpected. Still conflicted, the nurse offered another ultrasound and encouraged Alli to bring her husband.

“When Alli was a no-show for her next appointment, her nurse reached out to check on her. Her nurse shared with Alli that her circumstances were not too big for God and that He was capable of making a way for her. She reminded Alli that she could still advance her career and have a good life, even if it looked different than she had imagined.

Alli called back and rescheduled her appointment. Now at 12 weeks, Alli and her husband looked at the ultrasound screen and chose life!

What you do matters! Thank you for investing in Alli and her husband. Not only for the future well-being of their child but for their family. Life may never be the same for us after we experience the unexpected, but it can still be a “good life.” Thank you for helping men and women who can’t see the “good” embrace the unexpected every day at CHOICES. I love that God never promises to take our old lives and put them back together just like they were, but on the other side of the unexpected, the result is a good life!

Until there are 0…

Vicky Mathews
Executive Director

No woman wants to have an abortion. She may think she wants one when it appears to be the only resolution to her circumstances. In a culture that says abortion is her “best” option, she may easily see it as her only option. After all, it is easily accessible through 15 weeks in Florida. Every day at CHOICES, you tell each woman and man who walks through these doors, “You are worth it.” And your gift speaks louder than words by providing the resources necessary to empower her to make a healthy decision like the 31 who chose life, so far to date, in May.

“Amanda,” 17, was confident she would lose her boyfriend and could not tell her parents if her pregnancy test was positive. When her boyfriend heard the potential risks of abortion that day, his immediate response was care and concern. Then, when they saw their baby on the ultrasound, Amanda’s determination to have an abortion evaporated. We prayed with them, and they took the next step to tell their parents. The parents she “could not tell” came back with her for the repeat ultrasound and made room in their hearts for their grandchild.

At 27, “Kara” was determined not to be a single mom, and knew the financial strain would ruin her. She was unhappy when she arrived, thinking we were an abortion clinic. We apologized for the misunderstanding, and she agreed to stay for a scan. Kara was shocked to see 2 babies on the screen and shared that her fiancé had been praying that someone in their family would have twins! As she left, she said, “I can’t thank you enough! What if I had gone to the abortion clinic?”

“Mia,” 23, already has 3 young children. Since her husband left, she has been raising them on her own. Seeing no other way, she decided to have an abortion. Although she had given her life to Christ a few years ago, her situation made her feel “invisible” to God. After some encouragement and prayer, Mia made another appointment and brought her boyfriend in for her repeat ultrasound. Together they chose life for their child, and we continue to help with additional support for this brave couple.

Thank you for offering hope, truth, and love as you speak loud and clear…telling her, “YOU ARE WORTH IT!” As abortion has increased in FL this last year by 3%, your gift is so vital as we continue to live out our passion for life. Thank you for being here in each moment, on the front line, to educate, empower, and bring the hope of Jesus.

Until there are 0…

Vicky Mathews
Executive Director