"Every year 1.2 million abortions happen in our country. That’s 1 abortion every 20 seconds. But abortion isn’t just a national epidemic. It’s in our state. It’s in our city. In Florida, more than 71,000 abortions take place each and every year, ranking Florida #3 in the nation. About 11,000 of those happen right here in the greater Orlando area where we have 6 abortion clinics, 4 of which are late term (through 24 weeks).
Choices Women’s Clinic was founded to give women considering abortion somewhere to go before they decide. To give them a choice based on truth and the highest standard of care and medical services. A place where women are empowered and valued. They find hope, care and support. They find life and most of the time they find Christ in the process."
Recently I had the opportunity to work with this incredible local organization I'd heard so much about. While I'm not able to share the stories of the women I photographed, I can share the sweet photos of their babies. I can share the kisses and smiles I captured. I can share they chose life. Here are some of the moments from that morning in the clinic.
Choices Women’s Clinic (formerly known as True Life Choice) began in 1983 as a group of Christian friends from Orangewood Presbyterian gathered who knew they had to do something about abortion. They were the first pregnancy center established in Central Florida. Together with many churches, businesses and individuals they have helped save thousands of lives - not just those of the unborn, but the mothers who carry them. They find that when a baby’s life is saved, it has a positive ripple effect across an entire family – and for generations to come.
Visit http://www.choicesministries.org/whychoices/ for more information.