Jamie’s Story When many parents lay their babies down for a nap, they probably don’t even think of the blessing of a crib. Of course, they have a crib! Who could ever imagine going without one? But for some women, raising children...
Read moreWhen a Baby Changed Everything
“No pregnancy has ever been as significant as the greatest ‘unplanned’ pregnancy of all time.” The Christmas story started long before baby Jesus was laid in the manger. It started with a young woman named Mary. It started...
Read moreTrick or Treat
Dear friends of Care Net of Puget Sound, Trick-or-treating may be fairly benign in practice nowadays; if we fail to give kids candy when they knock on our doors, we generally don’t have to worry about being egged or having our doorbells rung...
Read moreThe God Who Sees
“Thereafter, Hagar used another name to refer to the Lord, who had spoken to her. She said, ‘You are the God who sees me.’” Genesis 16:13a The lives and experiences of the expectant mothers that make their way into Care...
Read moreHealing Tide Abortion Recovery: Tracey’s Story
“They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.” Isaiah 61:4 The grief is fresh in Tracey’s voice as she describes the scene. Now, more than...
Read morePlanting Seeds of Hope
Not all that long ago, a young single woman faced a seemingly insurmountable life crisis. Freshly unemployed and homeless, on the losing end of a struggle with some intense personal demons, and in the throes of a toxic relationship, she...
Read moreI am Facing an Unexpected Pregnancy… What do I do?
One of the scariest moments in your life may be the realization that you could be facing an unexpected pregnancy. This can be one of the most isolating and overwhelming times in the life of a young woman, but it doesn’t have to be. The good news...
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