This lovely carol so beautifully captures the awe and wonder of the Christ child! What child is this that angels sing and shepherds guard his keeping? At Care Net, we often find ourselves wondering the same. What child is this? When a patient visits our clinic with abortion on her mind, we wonder: Who is … Continued
I’ve been reflecting on that thought a lot lately. In a culture obsessed with doing the minimum necessary, it’s unexpected to find a place that’s willing to do the “most” it can for you. When I think about the example of Christ, I think about how He did the most He could, even giving up His own … Continued
Trina* is like many twenty-somethings. She bought into the belief that sex is the natural progression of dating and thought she was in a committed relationship. Imagine her surprise when she learned her boyfriend of seven months was unfaithful. “I thought I ‘d made a good judgment about his character. But I guess I hadn’t.” Trina found … Continued
Marita* wasn’t feeling well. She wasn’t quite sure what was going on, but she knew she needed to see her family doctor. The diagnosis: “You’re pregnant.” Marita was dazed. Nothing more was said. She left feeling eerily alone and confused. Pregnancy hadn’t been in her plans. A career-minded, single professional, Marita didn’t have any desire … Continued
Guest author, Katherine Higgins, shares her experience of working at The Elizabeth House. Last month I started working at The Elizabeth House. After learning the program and getting used to the rhythm of the place, two aspects immediately stick out to me. First, The Elizabeth House is a home, shared by roommates who live in … Continued
Check out our new outdoor sign Although our ministry partners and volunteers know us as “Care Net,” our patients know us by our clinic name, First Care Clinic. So, you can imagine the confusion when patients who found us online or through our ads or mobile clinic drove up to a building with a big … Continued
Masie* recently visited our clinic for STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing. She brought a friend for moral support. Sharing with a stranger that she feared having an infection because her boyfriend had been unfaithful was hard for Masie to face alone. As a teenager, a free clinic was just what Masie needed. When she made … Continued
Social distancing has become the new norm over the past few months. Which means Care Net has gotten quite creative when it comes to finding ways to connect with the men and women who desperately need the lifeline Care Net provides. Women like Kathy. You may remember Kathy from last year when she shared her courageous … Continued
“Being in the same storm does not mean we are all in the same boat.” * We’ve all witnessed how the pandemic has highlighted inequalities. Some families are trying to stay afloat on a wooden raft—one round of waves and they’ll capsize. Those navigating in safer crafts are better able to handle the plummeting waves but still sea-sick from the violent tossing. And others ride the storm on … Continued
Have you ever tried to keep a shameful or embarrassing secret? If so, then you know the feelings of anxiety and fear that cover you like a leaded blanket, weighing you down and permeating every thought. Imagine that your secret is a pregnancy. Then imagine the people you live with are the very ones you … Continued