Erin from the Modesto Pregnancy Center joined us at our last meeting. The pregnancy center provides pregnancy testing, classes, and they even have a boutique that moms can shop in with baby bucks earned by attending classes. Besides these things, and in my opinion one of the greatest gifts they give, is the knowledge that they are loved by God and so are the babies that they are growing.
It is a place that is near to my heart because 10 years ago I walked into a pregnancy center scared and nervous. The kind people at the pregnancy center helped me confirm that I was pregnant and asked if they could pray for me and my baby. I walked out of that office afraid of what was to come but comforted by that prayer. As my pregnancy progressed I would receive calls from the pregnancy center workers to check on me and pray for me. It was touching and something I will never forget.
I ended up having a beautiful baby girl, Leilani Jae. That tiny baby that rocked my world and made me a mommy turns 10 tomorrow. It is the most bittersweet feeling in the world. I am so proud of her and I love seeing who she is becoming, but I wish I could make the single digit years start over. She is mature, funny, and so smart. She loves to be on stage and is the sweetest big sister ever. I am in awe EVERY SINGLE DAY by this gift that the Lord gave me. I am so grateful to be her mom and I sit here crying happy tears as I remember the nerves I felt and how I had no idea how I was going to do this. I am forever grateful for the women that told me I would be alright and prayed over us. That support meant the world to me and I love how the Pregnancy Center gives hope to moms that need it.
-Ana
