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April, 2023

Seeing two pink lines on a pregnancy test can evoke a wide range of emotions—delight for some and devastation for others. All the “what ifs” can turn into a long list of fears, and at CHOICES, we work every day to trade those fears for changed minds and lives saved. Your support never goes unseen by our Father. He sees you, and, in His power, He uses YOU to save lives!

“Ivanna” found CHOICES on her phone after making an appointment to have an abortion. Because of the increase in abortions in Florida, she was unable to book an appointment for another two weeks. Ivanna was nervous about waiting, so she kept searching. Believing we could help her sooner, she came to CHOICES. She began talking and broke down, giving way to a torrent of tears and a long list of fears. Her five-year plan didn’t include a baby. Sure, she wanted one in the future, but not now! She was insecure about how her boyfriend of two years would take the news. Was he ready to be a father?

She allowed her advocate to share the Gospel with her and gladly accepted prayer.  She shared that she’d been baptized before and believed that “there’s a God somewhere”. Ivanna was thankful for the prayer, and as she hugged her advocate, she was encouraged to lay the heaviness of her burden at the feet of Jesus. Although Ivanna was too early to scan that day, she scheduled an appointment to return for an ultrasound the following week. She left feeling like she had time to think through all her options and wanted to ensure the pregnancy was viable before making her final decision.

Ivanna returned for the ultrasound the following week with her boyfriend, “Ian,” and then the next week for a second scan. Each time the couple asked questions and wanted pictures. Ivanna also shared that her brother told her about a random dream he had about her and a little boy with brown hair! On their third ultrasound, she announced they were getting married and had finally shared the news with their ecstatic parents. Then, on the fourth visit, she proudly displayed her wedding ring as a married momma-to-be!

Thank YOU for investing and helping rewrite this couple’s list of fears into a list of possibilities! A beautiful boy will be born this fall, and that long list of fears will become a distant memory. Ivanna and Ian plan to attend our LEGACY Parenting Development classes this summer, where you will continue to display His grace and provision to them. THANK YOU for your gift that creates the opportunity for God to do His sacred work in every searching soul He brings to CHOICES.

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March, 2023

Ever have a moment when life doesn’t make sense? When circumstances overwhelm, leaving you desperate and devastated? That is often what a mom and dad face when considering whether or not to abort their baby. And that is why your partnership changes everything!

“Ellen” found CHOICES on her phone when seeking an abortion. She had lost her job and, as a mom of a five-year-old, she knew there was no way she could have another child. She refused the adoption material and tearfully shared that the baby’s father had left her. She said that with no family or support, she couldn’t have this child. But, then, when her ultrasound revealed a beautiful 11-week-old, Ellen began to smile, ask questions, and consider all her options.

Ellen was very tender-hearted and admitted that she had no idea why Jesus came to earth, but she knew she needed a relationship with Him. More tears flowed as she prayed with her advocate and decided to trust in Christ personally. That day, a very different future began to take shape. Although her circumstances were still just as desperate and overwhelming, something changed inside of Ellen, and her desperation was replaced with possibility.

Like many patients that we see, her past was filled with trauma. Ellen decided to meet with our Case Worker, and together they explored housing, resources, and long-term solutions. CHOICES, and one of our partner churches, helped provide short-term housing, a birthday dinner for her daughter, and groceries while Ellen worked hard to obtain more sustainable support. This process helped Ellen determine her best option, which looked like moving out of state to be near her brother.

In February, an overjoyed Ellen called us to announce “Alayna’s” birth. Her big sister loves ‘her baby,’ and Ellen can’t imagine life without her or her newfound faith. “God is the one who got me here. God is talking to me, and every time I ask Him to point me in the right direction, He does! I am so grateful for CHOICES! Thank you for being there for me. Thank you for believing in me.”

Thank YOU for your gift that directly impacted Ellen. Your partnership, faithfulness, and prayers offer hope when circumstances overwhelm and devastation and desperation settle in. And thank you for all the ways you continue to impact the Kingdom as you connect with God’s work. Together, we are so blessed to watch our Father, ever so tenderly, create HIS beauty of LIFE!

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February, 2023

The desperate call often comes at night, on weekends or holidays, from the woman who has bought into the lie that she can pop a few pills for a safe and easy at-home abortion. We have had five such calls since starting abortion pill reversal services in October. Thank you for your YES to champion life, enabling our medical team to step in and save a life at this critical moment.

“Jess” got her abortion pills online. No doctor. No confirmation of the viability of her pregnancy. No supervision. The negligible instructions said, “go to your local emergency room if there is too much bleeding.” Jess took the first pill and got scared. She reached out, and our volunteer OB/GYN took the call at 11:15 on a Saturday night. After medically assessing the situation, she called the reversal pills into the pharmacy and scheduled an ultrasound at CHOICES on Monday.

Jess had not yet shared with her boyfriend that she was going to have a baby. With her goal of enrolling in medical school, she felt it was not a good time to have a baby and ordered the pills by mail (now approved by USPS to be mailed to anyone’s home). After taking the first pill, Jess contacted a friend who said she would take her to the ER if she had any complications. It was what her friend said next that stopped Jess in her tracks. She said, “you know you can’t get out of this now.” Immediately, Jess remembered she had seen a number to call to reverse the process and she picked up her phone to make the call that would change everything.

When Jess came in for her ultrasound, she wept when she saw her 13-week baby on the screen. She was relieved to see her baby’s heart still beating and recorded the baby “dancing” on the screen. Since then, Jess has come in weekly for ultrasounds to confirm a healthy heartbeat. She shared the news with her boyfriend, who is thrilled to become a dad and, like Jess, so thankful for YOU and Choices Women’s Clinic. Please pray for Jess, her boyfriend, and this miracle baby!

Not all CHOICES patients undergoing the reversal have carried their baby to term. Some have miscarried a few weeks after the initial reversal. The devastation and shame is intense for that mom and all of us—certainly a reminder of the fragile and tragic result of abortion. We are grateful to be a part of their story and trust that the Lord will use the kindness, respect, dignity, and professional services YOU give these women.

What an opportunity we have to be with women and men when fear sets in, when an abortion decision no longer makes sense, and when they are alone and scared. YOU stand in the gap at this crucial moment for her, and together we embrace every inroad, every call, and every patient who walks through our doors. Together, we continue to walk by faith for miracle babies!

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January, 2023

The saying, God works in mysterious ways, is so true at CHOICES, followed by the truth that He orders our steps. That’s why your faithful partnership matters! You contend for each woman and man that finds their way to CHOICES because there is no such thing as an accident here.

“Lily” had been to CHOICES previously and chosen abortion. Somehow she had forgotten our name and found herself at the UCF clinic, believing we were an abortion clinic. Lily and “Rick” firmly believed they were not ready to have a baby right now due to their financial constraints.

When Lily met with her Patient Advocate, she realized she was at Choices Women’s Clinic, and we were not going to perform an abortion. She was upset with herself for not paying attention or remembering our name and began to curse…very loudly! Because we believe no one walking through our doors is ever an accident, we did what we always do. We loved her!

Her nurse convinced Lily she should consider having an ultrasound. To everyone’s surprise, the scan revealed not one but two babies. Lily was so shocked she was speechless. However, Rick’s response was total enthrallment. Right then, he began to name his babies and give them the identity they deserved. Together they cried and decided to choose life for their babies!

Not all stories have the happy ending we would desire. We celebrate Lily and Rick’s decision but are very sad that they recently had a miscarriage. Believing He makes no mistakes and truly orders our steps, we believe our big God is pursuing them and allowed us to be a tiny part of their story. We know He makes no mistakes, even when she forgot who we were and came believing we would perform an abortion. We know He orders our steps, and their decision was the right one even when the outcome wasn’t what we hoped. We believe we get to be a part of their story, but someday we will know it in full.

As you faithfully partner with us at CHOICES, you, too, get to love well! You are a part of changing the outcome as we trust that someday we will see the bigger picture of His plans and pursuit of the lost and the least of these! Thank you, my friend!

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Closing on our 3rd Clinic in Kissimmee MARCH 2, 2023

TEXT TO PRAY & SEE HEARTS CHANGED in 2022 On your phone Text START to 855-754-7734

December, 2022

While many have continued to search for hope in 2022, you GAVE the gift of hope to hundreds of babies who were able to experience their FIRST…Christmas, New Year, and 1st Birthdays. Grace wrapped in love extended to moms, dads, and families who can’t imagine life without their babies! YOUR generosity altered the choice and, ultimately, the outcome of 538 lives saved to date and countless hearts transformed in 2022!


Jaxyah, born 10-29

Luke, born 2-26

Londyn & Leliana, born 3-3

Julian, born 8-6

What do all of these pictures have in common? They all reflect a life that would have never been, a life saved, a precious life you invested in. God used YOU to save the precious lives of over 1,000 more. Each of these moms was considering ending the life of her child. Each was at an abortion clinic or pursuing one when they found CHOICES! Jaxyah’s mom was deserted by her boyfriend, who said, “No way.” Luke’s mom and dad were in a new relationship and said, “It’s too soon.” Londyn and Leliana’s mom was a recent high school graduate and said, “I’m too young.” Julian’s mom was without support and said, “I can’t do this alone.”

Thanks to you, each family experienced a divine appointment at CHOICES. Each one said YES to life and FIRSTS for their baby. When it comes to LIFE, our Father uses YOU through CHOICES clinics, staff, and volunteers to give hope to the hopeless. May this be a small glimpse, complete with a huge reminder of the lives you have invested in this year: 2,319 new patients, 531 who chose LIFE to date (…so far), and 122 who chose new life in Christ!

Thank you for faithfully giving to meet the special year-end matching gift of $500,000. I am beyond thankful for YOUR incredible investment in these FIRSTS and God’s plan for each child, mom, dad, and family. With your priceless investment, we will soon become the owners of our third clinic in Kissimmee on March 1st, and we are preparing now to reach more, save more, and love radically in 2023. May this NEW Year bring you great joy!

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YEAR END MATCH WAS MET! $500,000 to Change Lives in 2023

TEXT TO PRAY & SEE HEARTS CHANGED in 2022 On your phone Text START to 855-754-7734

November, 2022

You have no idea the number of transformations you empower daily at our two clinics! One of my favorite questions to ask the clinic staff is, “Have you seen any God sightings?” Then, picking just one is a challenge when you are so invested in changing outcomes for moms, dads, babies, families, and our community!

Ali” came to CHOICES with her “Nana” as her support person. She found herself in a place she never thought she would be at 34 years old, desperate, separated from her husband, healing from an abusive marriage, and caring for her two children. She had recently started a new job and life, but to say her emotions and her identity were fragile was an understatement. With a similar story decades ago, our nurse spoke life into Ali’s heart, reminding her of her identity in Christ. She reminded Ali that although she was broken, her foundation was secure.

With Ali’s permission, Nana was invited back for the ultrasound to see her beautiful 13-week unborn grandchild. Nana seemed agitated and said to Ali, “This place is a con, it’s deceptive, and they will make you keep your baby.” Ali responds, “You are so wrong. You have no idea who they are. They listened to my heart, and no one is making me do anything.”

Right then, Ali told Nana that abortion was off the table. Although Ali had been wrestling with her decision, the wrestle was over. And although abortion was no longer an option for her, the seed of adoption was planted that day. Nana even came full circle by the end of her time at CHOICES, and lots of hugs ensued!

We will never fully understand the power of truth as we give women and men permission to make the right decision for the life of their unborn child. Although we will never fully understand, with the power of the Holy Spirit, we embrace the resources we steward and speak life. And that, my friend, is what you facilitate at CHOICES!

Continue to pray for Ali as she continues to heal and navigates what it looks like to make healthy choices in her life! You can count on us to continue rolling up our sleeves and showing up to provide the friendship, classes, and referrals she needs to make the next best decision for her and her family in her messy circumstances.

Your generosity is a treasure that allows the Lord to work in the unexplainable and impossible wrestling every day to save and transform lives at CHOICES!

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100 Days to $500,000
Year End Matching Gift

We have put a contract on a 3rd clinic in Kissimmee .05 miles from Planned Parenthood.

Double your gift by 12-31 to help us make the purchase!