by Heather Gardner | Mar 7, 2023 | Glory Stories
From Beth: A couple parked in the lot next door to the abortion referral facility and walked past us on the sidewalk. Maureen reached out and told them that there are free pregnancy services. The woman looked surprised and said “Free?” and Maureen smiled and nodded,...
by Heather Gardner | Nov 16, 2022 | Glory Stories
Mica reports: “I spoke to a woman, (“H”), who told me she thought she might be pregnant but was not sure and was at the (abortion referral facility) to receive a pregnancy test. I showed her our brochure and pointed to a free/reduced cost...
by Heather Gardner | Oct 20, 2022 | Glory Stories
Connie and Elizabeth, who pray and sidewalk counsel throughout the year, waved at a woman driving in. She smiled and stopped, rolled down her window and spoke with Connie. She said she was looking for a pregnancy test. They showed her the pregnancy brochure that...
by Heather Gardner | Oct 8, 2022 | Glory Stories
Katie and Dolores were praying at the abortion referral facility on 7th St in East Austin and noticed several men going into the building, likely for STD testing. A couple soon drove in, noticed Katie and Dolores and their sign that said “Ask Me about free...
by Heather Gardner | Oct 7, 2022 | Glory Stories
From Heather: As I was praying on a Friday morning at the Research BLVD abortion referral facility, the second week of our 40 Days for Life vigil, a man pulled up to the driveway from the parking lot, rolled down his window and asked me what I was doing standing...
by Heather Gardner | Sep 29, 2022 | Glory Stories
On Day 2 of our 40 Days for Life Fall 2022 vigil, three Sidewalk Advocates Connie, Elizabeth and Mica were praying at the South I-35 location and had several conversations with potential patients of the abortion referral facility. Connie called a Spanish speaking...
by Heather Gardner | Sep 8, 2022 | Glory Stories
From Katrina: A man walked up to Marty, wearing blue knee highs and said to Marty “I support abortion rights for women.” Marty shared with him that majority of women regret abortion; we can glean from the numerous ministries and support groups across the country that...
by Heather Gardner | Aug 26, 2022 | Glory Stories
We had our first confirmed turn-away at the Research BLVD location today! Debbie reports: “A lady saw my ‘Ask Me About Free Pregnancy tests’ sign as she turned right into the PP North parking lot. I waved and she stopped, rolled down her window...
by Heather Gardner | Aug 1, 2022 | Glory Stories
Rachel reported: “While Oscar and I were praying for the last time at the Duval Rd location, we had a nice affirmation from a gentleman who pulled over. He’s from Kansas but his son lives here. He wanted to know if we were praying the Rosary. I said...
by Heather Gardner | Jun 24, 2022 | Glory Stories
On Friday while I was at the Pro-life Women’s Conference in Indianapolis, IN, hours after hearing the news about the Supreme Court’s decision on the Dobbs case, I received a call from an unknown number. I assumed it would be a hateful call (I got a lot of...
