Written by: Jasmine DePalmo

To the tearful woman sitting in the restroom gripping a positive test.
We prayed for you.
To the teen counting on her cycle as the school day marches on.
We prayed for you.
To the young lady elated to tell her husband the news.
We prayed for you.
To the daughter who wants to run at the thought of telling her dad.
We prayed for you.
To the stressed single mom of two who believes she can’t handle another.
We prayed for you.
To the grandmother determined to ensure her grandbaby is given life.
We prayed for you.
To the college student who never thought this would happen to her, Daddy’s girl.
We prayed for you.
To the man who has always promoted life, but this child is his.
We prayed for you.
To the hopeful adoptive couple about to receive a call from their caseworker.
We prayed for you.
To the woman whose partner stormed out, not willing to commit.
We prayed for you.
To the girl who took the first pill and desperately wants to turn back time.
We prayed for you.
To the partner who can’t believe the other didn’t use birth control that night.
We prayed for you.
To the person pulling into the parking lot and wishes they could turn back.
We prayed for you.
To the woman longing for someone to say all will be okay.

                                                                                                                                      We prayed for you.

                                                                                                                     And we will keep praying, too.