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Austin, Texas

October 23, 2017

Austin is taking part in 40 Days for Life for the 19th time … pausing at the mid-point of the campaign for a candlelight vigil “to give thanks for the blessings we’ve seen … to be motivated … and to pray for all of those affected by abortion.”

And those blessings include “four moms (so far) that had scheduled an abortion but changed their minds and chose life,” said Heather in Austin.

There have been dozens more that have stopped to talk to counselors. Heather noted a common theme from the women they’ve spoken to.

“‘It’s so expensive here!’ is what we keep hearing about the abortion facilities,” she said. “Your presence matters!”

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Portland, Oregon
“We had a turnaround!” said Therese in Portland.

A mother arrived at the abortion center with her teenage daughter. “I saw them go in,” Therese said, “but wasn’t able to hand them any information.”

About an hour and a half later, the mom came back out. “When I asked if I could give her any resources, she said no, she didn’t need any. She said her daughter had changed her mind.”

“She didn’t do it!” the mother said. “She decided not to do it.” She also said it was a hard decision for her daughter. “It’s the father that’s the problem,” she murmured.

The volunteers promised to help … and to pray. The mother and daughter left smiling.