She stepped onto the mobile unit on a Wednesday afternoon, her face coated with a sheen of sweat—whether from the heat or anxiety, we couldn’t tell. A pregnancy test. A positive result. A long, tense conversation. Reasons why it was the wrong time, the wrong place…the wrong everything. Fear and uncertainty. And yet, something was
The Care Center is growing rapidly, which means we are in need of more volunteers! Whether you’re interested in working with clients or behind-the-scenes, there is a place for you here. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to serve at GPCC, then take a look at this interview with Maggie Tinsley! Meet Maggie Tinsley
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It was time to stop trying. She’d spent most of her life following the rules. She attended church regularly, was a diligent student, had a great group of friends, and had been in a four year relationship with her boyfriend. They’d never had sex because, well, that was one of the rules. And Jennah* was
“The hardest part of parenting is when I’m with my kids.” These wise words were spoken by comedian Jim Gaffigan, who has five children of his own. Parenting is hard 100% of the time, and it’s something you can never truly understand until you’re actually in it. One of our favorite things we do at
“I would volunteer, but…” Fill in the blank. We’ve all got reasons—and many of them are legit reasons—why we can’t volunteer or serve or get involved in a variety of things. If you’ve teetered on the edge of getting involved with the Care Center, then you may want to brace yourself. I’m about to give
There is something about the sight of a pregnant woman that renders people senseless. It’s an oh-look-a-big-round-belly-let-me-shut-off-my-mental-filter-and-start-saying-things-I’d-never-say-around-a-non-pregnant-person kind of senseless. When we see someone who is obviously expecting, it’s like we can’t help ourselves—we have to speak up. And who could blame us? The miracle of how a new life is formed, grown, and introduced
The gravel crunched under her feet as she stepped from the cab into the harsh June heat. Her palms were wet—not from the heat, but from something else entirely. Her eyes searched, uncertainty written across her face. Is this the place? Her appointment time crept closer. Her cab was now gone and the group of
“I got you flowers, Mommy!” He spun in three circles and then did a forward roll off the couch. Some people express their excitement in mere words. Others need their whole bodies plus a three-foot radius. My son falls into the latter category. “Look at the flowers! I got them for you! Me and Daddy
