"A Call To Hope"

From the moment I met her, she captured my heart. Her big brown eyes, spoke of all the years of pain, and with each glance I could see, just how deep it was. At the age of 16, she had been through more than most us will ever have to go through. Already a mom and now expecting again; she wore shame as a garment, and fear as a veil. It kept her from seeing all the beauty within. He told her he loved her. She believed him. All she ever wanted was to be loved. But the days of his promises had now faded away; as he asked her to take the very life they had helped create.
Each day we called, believing that God would encounter her, even through something as simple as a phone call. And just when it seemed that the darkness would overcome her, the spirit of God reached out its hands of mercy and she crossed over to that place we call, Hope.
As her child grew over those months, so did this love she had encountered. This God that had once seemed so far away, was now her only comfort. Though her mother didn’t want her, and her father didn’t claim her, she knew she would never be alone. Perfected in love, she removed the fear that once blinded, revealing a picture she had only dreamed of. And as she rested in His arms, she knew that finally, she had a home.
Then the day had finally come, her tiny princess had arrived. Ill never forget the first picture we got. Beautiful little curls are her Moms big brown eyes. But this time, those brown eyes didn’t speak of pain, but instead told a story of redemption, forgiveness and grace. I can still hear remember that sweet voice, when she said; “You know every day I look at my daughter, I thank God for sending me to Beacon. Every call you made, I will never forget, for without them, I probably would not have my daughter. You didn’t treat me like just another number, but you loved me , so that I could love her.”
And as she held this little life, that fear had almost taken, she instead realized the life, that He had freely given.

By Patient Care Coordinator