Marie is a total sweetpea!😍

Shelly, her husband, and their young children were experiencing homelessness when she became pregnant with Marie—living partially out of their car and part of the time with relatives. Despite her husband working hard to provide for their family, his income alone was not enough to sustain them, and a chronic health condition impaired Shelly’s ability to work. The thought of trying to bring a new baby into their circumstances seemed impossible and left her feeling backed into a corner. Although deep down she didn’t want to go through with it, abortion seemed like her only option. Shelly reluctantly scheduled an appointment. However, she held out hope for an alternative, and when she heard about Let Them Live from a pregnancy resource center, she contacted us.

We were able to come alongside Shelly and her family and provide them with money for everyday expenses, cover move-in costs and several months’ rent, and connect them with various resources. With their financial concerns alleviated, Shelly and her husband felt confident about their ability to welcome Marie into the world. It took a few months of searching, but eventually they were able to get into an apartment.

On December 1st, Marie was born and lovingly embraced by her parents and siblings. Shortly after giving birth, Shelly told her counselor, “Marie is such a blessing.” Thank you for helping us save sweet little Marie from abortion and allowing her to be here today to experience her first Christmas!🎄