Sumaj Willaykuna (in Quechua language) meaning "Good News", yes, there is great news to share... Serving at Center for Life for almost two years, I can say with confidence that one of the greatest joy we can be witness to besides seeing people in reconciling with God is seeing the babies of our clients born.
If you have ever been part of a ministry like this, you must know that not all the clients return. This makes the following one of the hardest tasks (cell phones stolen, in most cases). In fact we never know if we will ever see them again. Therefore, with great joy I share with you that since the new year we have been so blessed to see many of our clients which pregnancy test were positive and besides the circumstances decided to continue with their pregnancy.
Please allow me to share at least about one of our clients.
When Marlene (one of our volunteers) was riding in the bus going to the city, a woman from the western part of Bolivia took her attention (they usually have a special dressing style). The woman was making a line outside the street in order to be attended in a small hospital in her neighborhood. As the bus stopped in front of the hospital, Marlene recognized the woman as a lady she saw a couple times in her street. Wondering what was wrong with her, she got out of the bus, crossed the street and talked to her while she was in line. "Hola, Is everything OK?" she asked. Feli let Marlene know her symptoms and what she was suspicious about. How was that Marlene understood her language when she never spoke Quechua before? and how was that the lady understood Marlene? It is still a mystery to me.
The fact is that Marlene and Feli showed up at the center. As you may realize by now, the first counseling session was a whole new experience for the counselor, but something was clear: her pregnancy test was positive and she didn't want the baby.
Next time we met with her, we were very blessed to have a faithful young lady with us who is a Quechua speaker. On this session, she not only made a decision for Christ, but also decided to continue with her pregnancy. Praise Jesus!
Time has gone fast and what a sweet blessing was to meet this baby and to see this mom in love of her kid.
Picture: Marlene holding Pablito (Paul) and Feli.
Note: January, 2008 I have been watching this baby grow since he was born and I am so happy to see Feli attending a Christian church. Feli, thank you for considering us your family, we will always be there for you.
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