Jeanne's Babies

This summer a group from Renewal Ministries did a short term Mission trip here in Cameroon.  Our dear friend, Jeanne Thompson, from Sacred Heart parish, was one of the Missionaries who came. She knew God had called her to come to Cameroon, but she was not sure in what ways God would use her. But God used her mightily.

She was a guest speaker on the five minute radio slot that I broadcast daily with another woman, Margaret.  But one minute into the show, the Holy Spirit took over and what happened was so beautiful. We talked for thirty minutes about the Pro-life vision that Jeanne has and her desire to keep young girls from having abortions. Jeanne spoke with power and conviction about God’s love and mercy. Margaret was so touched that she gave out her phone number for girls to call if they were considering an abortion. Within a few minutes of the airing, three girls had contacted Margaret. And that was the beginning of the initiative we are calling “Jeanne’s Babies”. 

We have been able to provide sonograms for girls considering abortion and helping to provide nutritious foods, as well as ongoing counseling.  Recently, we were able to start one young woman with her own small business, selling fish pies. The program is still in the infancy, but with God’s grace, financial and community help, and the ongoing radio broadcasting, we hope to grow Jeanne’s Babies.

Our Poster child, named Christine, we call Hope on the air, now truly has hope.  Now five months pregnant, looks healthy, has a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye.  She no longer dreads having the boy within her, but is excitedly awaiting her due date. We plan to have a baby shower for her in February. 

While she was here, Jeanne was also able to do a presentation to HIV positive men and women about God’s unconditional love.  She then showed how precious life was at all stages by letting the participants hold life-like models of babies in utero.

Jeanne is one of the most inspiring women I have ever met. Her love for God just radiates from her and she is an example of someone who has whole heartedly surrendered her life to Christ. I am excited that we have started this program and look forward to coming along side many women (and men) in the future.

-Joy