Garrett's Story
Garrett Roney
"O Lord, if you heal me, I will be truly healed; if you save me, I will be truly saved. My praises are for you alone!" Jeremiah 17:14 (NLT)
God transformed a difficult time in my life into a much welcomed blessing. In July, 2009, my wife and I thought we were expecting. Ahna and I had both recently turned seventeen. We were terrified of what people would think, and doubted if we would even be able to make it as parents.
We called a local pregnancy center, not knowing what to expect. As Ahna explained our situation, she could sense their compassion, and we scheduled a pregnancy test.
Ahna was indeed pregnant.
So many thoughts flooded our minds. How would we tell our parents, family, and friends? The center volunteers helped us sort through the difficult questions and Ahna and I began discussing marriage. I loved Ahna very much and planned one day to marry her. I eventually proposed. We continued coming to the center for relationship advice, fatherhood coaching, and pregnancy classes.
With the help of the center and their wonderful staff and volunteers, Ahna and I were able to get the help and support we desperately needed. Now we have a beautiful daughter, Emma Grace. I know our lives may have gone in a very different direction if not for the love and compassion we were shown by those pregnancy center volunteers. I'm an 18 year-old husband and father, and it's the greatest experience I will ever have.
Prayer:
God, please be with the young women and men who find themselves facing unplanned and unexpectedly complicated pregnancy decisions today. Grant them the strength to see you in their situations.
Amen
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Lansdowne, VA 20176
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