Coshocton center expands support for mothers

As the spring sun lingers longer over Coshocton, we are reminded that light has a way of changing our entire perspective.

In the garden, light brings growth; in our lives, it brings hope. This May, as we celebrate the families of our community and the beauty of Mother’s Day, we are anchoring our hearts in a powerful truth from the Gospel of John.

The world can often feel overwhelming, especially for a woman facing an unexpected pregnancy or a family struggling to make ends meet. It can feel like walking through a shadow. However, John 1:5 gives us a promise that defines our mission. At PCC we see this light every day. We see it in the eyes of a mother who realizes she isn't alone. We see it when a volunteer offers a hand in our boutique or when an advocate shares a word of hope.

No matter how dark a situation may seem, the light of compassion and sharing the truth of Christ is stronger.

Our goal is to be a steady beacon for Coshocton County. This year that light is shining brighter in several ways to fulfill our vision statement — cherishing every child from conception. We are finalizing our preparations to launch limited obstetrical ultrasounds. This will allow us to literally shine a light into the womb, giving mothers a first glimpse of the life God is knitting together.

We also are welcoming them into families that thrive by transitioning from drop-in to appointments. This allows our team the opportunity to have potential eternal life-giving conversations, ensuring the "light" of our attention is fully on our clients from the moment they walk through our doors.

Motherhood is a calling that requires immense resilience. To the moms who are tired, the moms who are grieving and the moms who are just beginning, we see them. Our call is to walk beside them to show them The Light so they can be “Light-Bearers” in their homes.

This column was written by Becky Armstrong, executive director of the PCC.