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February 2022 Prayer Letter
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![Healing Hearts Ministries Internaional [LOGO]](https://www.healinghearts.org/nimages/HHLetterhead_Web700.png) Dear Friend,  Like most people, my life consists of the many choices I have made…some good, and some regrettable. My parents became Christians when I was 11 years old, and although I was taught God’s design for sex in marriage, I still chose to be sexually active with my boyfriend when I was 18 years old. Then, at 19 years old, I learned I was pregnant and thought we would get married.  I soon discovered he had no intention of sticking around, and I faced the difficult decision of what to do with this unplanned pregnancy. Not knowing anything about abortion, I decided to choose an adoption plan. My son was born on January 5, 1965, and I have never regretted giving him life. However, I still felt an emotional loss. Instead of turning to God, I was drawn into the secular world. It wasn’t long before I was in another relationship and became pregnant with my son, Greg, who was born on January 12, 1968. His father and I married in 1970, but our marriage ended in 1972. Now I was a single mom and struggling.In 1973 I became involved with a guy at work and two years later found myself pregnant again. I was thinking we would get married, so I was devastated when he told me not to tell anyone and that my only option was abortion! I went to Planned Parenthood for counsel, only to be convinced that it wasn’t a baby yet and the process was just a simple procedure. “Life would just get back to normal. No big deal!” I was told. Well, life did not get back to normal, and five months later I discovered I was pregnant again. “No big deal…just have another abortion,” was the thought that resounded in my mind. After my abortions, I felt completely numb and hated myself for the person I had become. I certainly did not believe God would ever love me-I felt He had written me off. The hurt, depression, anger, bitterness, and loneliness of my secret led me to drinking, drugs, and a suicide attempt, which was miraculously thwarted by my Mom showing up unannounced at my apartment. Through the love of my parents and some biblical counseling, I began to see God’s unconditional love for sinners. I realized God wanted a relationship with me, but I still carried the BIG secret of my abortions deep down, and I wasn’t sure I could ever be forgiven for that choice. In 1978, God brought my amazing husband, Mario, into my life. With his encouragement, in 1993 I became involved with the Ventura County Pregnancy Center Ministry, where I learned about the PACE post-abortion study. Going through that study was somewhat helpful, but I still felt shame and guilt. In 1995, the director of the pregnancy center gave me a draft copy of a new post-abortion study from Healing Hearts to look at. Going through Binding up the Brokenhearted, as I studied God’s Word, I finally found freedom from guilt and shame. I knew I had found exactly what I needed! I told the Director that we needed to use this study in order to help more women. My husband further urged me to go through the training to become a Healing Hearts Certified Counselor. He saw the difference this study had made in my life and encouraged me to come alongside other women to help them find hope and healing in Christ, too. Without a doubt, Healing Hearts has been a Godsend in my life. The chapter on “The Road to Calvary” was sobering for me as I learned what a slap in the face it was to Jesus for me to carry the shame and guilt that He took on Himself on the cross. The fact that His shed blood covers ALL my sin—including my abortions—is so comforting. There is such a peace knowing I don’t have to do anything more than receive His wonderful gift of forgiveness and salvation. Over the 20-plus years that I have been leading the Binding Up the Brokenhearted and The Hem of His Garment Bible studies, not only has my life been transformed, but I have had the privilege of witnessing the Lord do tremendous healing in other women and in men, marriages, and families. It is such a blessing to be part of the Healing Hearts family and join God in His work of binding up the brokenhearted. Thank you for giving to Healing Hearts! As I work on the frontlines, I’m beyond grateful to know there are caring people standing alongside us in prayer and through their generous financial support. I hope through my story that you can see how God is doing great things through our humble gifts. If you know someone who could use the healing to set them free from abortion or other life-dominating issues, please consider sharing this letter with them and point them to healinghearts.org/get-help-now for more information on our studies for both men and women. We desire for every heart broken by sin to know that there is hope and healing… You are loved by God! To give a one-time donation, or to join as a monthly donor, visit healinghearts.org/donate. There, you can contribute to our general fund or to one of our special translation projects for translating our studies into Turkish and Romanian. No amount is too small! We are forever grateful for your partnership in the gospel. May God bless you for your sacrifice and prayers.
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