When Ashley found out she was pregnant, her emotions ran wild. She was excited about having her first child, but she was scared about being a single mom. She felt joy about what a child would bring to her life, and anxiety about all the things she did not know about motherhood.
Because of you, Ashley was prepared to welcome her baby into the world. You provided her with pre-natal classes while she was pregnant, and diapers, wipes, and formula for her after her son Ryder was born.
“This pregnancy has been a long ride for me,” Ashley said, holding her two-week old baby. “I finally made it to my final destination when I had him. That’s where he got his name from.”
Ashley was very sick during her pregnancy and could only work part-time at her job as a CNA because the long hours on her feet were too much.
Because of your support, Ashley found the Blessed Beginnings Program and was able to learn not only through the pre-natal classes, but also the other mothers in the program. She also received assistance to help offset the high costs of taking care of her son when she couldn’t work after her baby was born.
“Financially, it’s been taking a toll on me,” she said. “It’s been very hard. Being able to get diapers and wipes once a week, it helps a lot.”
In the toughest times during her pregnancy, Ashley would come back to her favorite Bible verse over and over: Jeremiah 29:11:
“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope.”
That verse – and your support – keeps her going.