Stories

 Anna, Melissa, Steve & Savannah Stories Watch the video about LAPS clients telling their stories. Anna was told she couldn’t conceive and found herself unexpectedly pregnant and a single mom. Melissa shares about first becoming pregnant, and Steve & Savannah were surprised to find themselves parents and needed direction on how to do the parenting…

 Melissa’s Story – Addicted and Pregnant Watch the video and listen to the amazing story of recovering from addiction, jail time, and a full 180 from a LAPS Client. In one year she became an advocate for others after conquering her addiction. Video: Anna, Melissa, Steve & Savannah Stories Video: Melissa’s Story-Addicted and Pregnant Jenifer’s…

Jenifer’s Story Last June (2017), I walked into my appointment with Lakes Area Pregnancy Support. This was not my first visit with the support center in Brainerd, but it was the first time my results were a positive for pregnancy. My main supporter at LAPS from the very first moment has been Kaydi, Client Service…

Melissa’s Story The day had finally come when I saw two pink lines. I was a mix of emotions of mostly excitement and a little bit nervous. My husband and I were married in October of 2016. We both knew we wanted more children. I have a step daughter by marriage. We found out we…

Sarah’s Story Karen was my worker who helped me out during my pregnancy. I found out about LAPS by my neighbor since she was pregnant at the same time. Karen helped me learn how to create less stress in my life through talking, videos, and prayers. All the classes gave us a chance to better…

Ricki & Kib’s Story My husband Kib and I got married in October of 2014.  In Spring of 2015 we found out we were having a baby.  Our neighbors told us about LAPS.  When we came to LAPS we found out about their classes like car safety and infant CPR.  Since Richard was my first…

Sue’s Story (Volunteer Client Advocate) My LAPS story began more than five years ago when a longtime interest in service to a pregnancy center became a calling. Before my husband and I were married, when I was still in college, I became pregnant and rationalized that a very early abortion wouldn’t be so harmful, and…

Maci’s Story I was 17 years old when I found out I was pregnant. I was still with my significant other, but he worked out of state to establish a good job. My parents had just gotten a divorce. I was still in high school and had to 2 semesters to go. I choose to…

Jessica’s Story I started coming to LAPS since I was a few weeks pregnant. Coming here was one of the best things I have done in a long time. All the staff at LAPS are very nice and care about you a lot. They have many different programs you can take, which has helped me…

Whelma’s Story My family and I moved from the Twin Cities to the Lakes Area. We don’t have any family members in the area. My pastors wife introduced me to LAPS when we found out we were expecting our third child and needed some support. LAPS for our family has become a place of support,…