July 26, 2010



To whom it may concern:

I am writing in support of pregnancy centers around the country.  They serve a great need that we have in all our communities.  When girls get pregnant, it gives them a place to go and be able to talk about the realities of their situation.

For our family, the reality of an unwanted pregnancy was a gift.  A young woman named Crystal went to the Alpha Pregnancy Center in Sioux City, Iowa, after finding out she was pregnant.  She knew she couldn’t take care of the baby and went to the pregnancy center to help her decide what to do.  After quite a few conversations with the counselors at the Alpha Center, Crystal decided to pursue an adoption.  This was where our paths crossed with Crystal.

What a blessing it was for the pregnancy center to refer Crystal to Bethany Christian Services.  A few months later, Crystal gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.  We brought that baby girl, whom we named Emma, home from the hospital.  We did an open adoption, and have been so blessed to have Crystal a part of our lives.  The more people to love Emma, the better!  The adoption has been such a positive experience for us.  

We see that the pregnancy centers are serving a great need in our community and other communities as well.  They are helping women to deal with their realities.  We would like to STRONGLY endorse pregnancy centers.  Please keep the funding for pregnancy centers intact!!!  They are a blessing to all!!!

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,



Brian and Tammy Keepers