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Sacramento, California

When the 40 Days for Life team met with Sacramento volunteers on a bus tour stop, they were introduced to a woman who had received troubling news from her doctor.

She was told there was between a 40 and 60 percent chance that her baby would be born with Down syndrome or another chromosomal anomaly, or perhaps a heart problem. Faced with such a diagnosis, the doctor started to advise an abortion.

The baby’s parents quickly cut him off. They would accept and love whatever child God gave them.

That was almost five years ago. These parents attended the 40 Days for Life vigil recently … with their completely healthy child.

The medical diagnosis could have easily been explained from a “glass is half full” perspective – that the baby had a 40 to 60 percent chance of being fine. But based on even a hint of problems, the prospect of abortion was raised almost immediately.

Thankfully, these were strong parents with a strong faith!

Baia Mare, Romania

One of the 40 Days for Life volunteers met a friend at the vigil who stopped to offer a big hug and a thank you.

A year ago, this woman’s sister was pregnant, and the doctors recommended a battery of fetal tests – something that’s become common in what they consider high-risk pregnancies.

The tests came back indicating the baby could possibly have Down syndrome or trisomy-18. The almost immediate recommendation from the “experts” was abortion.

The mother was admittedly suspicious of the test results, but was nonetheless determined to keep her child no matter what.

“She shared the most wonderful news,” the volunteer said. “Her sister has a perfectly healthy baby and has enjoyed every moment. I thank God for the decision she made!”

The Baia Mare team member said this story serves as a reminder to women who have doubts, who may panic when told of unexpected problems with their babies. The message is: trust God, choose life.