Our vision is that every family we serve will cherish their child’s life, and experience hope & joy in the midst of sorrow.
Where it All Began
In 2015, Daniel & Kelly Crawford found out they were pregnant with their first child – a son they named Abel Paul Crawford. They soon found out that Abel had Trisomy 18, a diagnosis that was deemed “incompatible with life.”
There are no words to describe the moment where you learn that your child’s life may be far shorter than you’d ever hoped or imagined. It feels impossible to know where to turn, and even take another step.
While their first doctor encouraged them to “terminate and try again,” they were committed to cherishing the time they had with their son – however brief.
Abel was born on January 22, 2016 and lived for 15 beautiful days.
Our vision is that every family we serve will cherish their child’s life, and experience hope & joy in the midst of sorrow.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
In 2015, Daniel & Kelly Crawford found out they were pregnant with their first child – a son they named Abel Paul Crawford. They soon found out that Abel had Trisomy 18, a diagnosis that was deemed “incompatible with life.”
There are no words to describe the moment where you learn that your child’s life may be far shorter than you’d ever hoped or imagined. It feels impossible to know where to turn, and even take another step.
While their first doctor encouraged them to “terminate and try again,” they were committed to cherishing the time they had with their son – however brief.
Abel was born on January 22, 2016 and lived for 15 beautiful days.
In the months that followed, the Crawfords were asked over and over to share their experience and encourage other couples who had also chosen to carry a child with a life-limiting diagnosis. It became clear that this kind of personalized support was an essential need they could fill.
So on Abel’s second birthday, Abel Speaks was officially founded as a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Since then, the ministry has grown beyond anyone’s initial expectations! The story of Abel Speaks continues to be written, and we continue to walk in faithfulness where God leads.
In the months that followed, the Crawfords were asked over and over to share their experience and encourage other couples who had also chosen to carry a child with a life-limiting diagnosis. It became clear that this kind of personalized support was an essential need they could fill.
So on Abel’s second birthday, Abel Speaks was officially founded as a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Since then, the ministry has grown beyond anyone’s initial expectations! The story of Abel Speaks continues to be written, and we continue to walk in faithfulness where God leads.
Who We Serve
Our Abel Speaks families come to us from all over the country (and even internationally) after choosing to carry a child with a life-limiting diagnosis. This means that the baby has been diagnosed in utero with an abnormality known to reduce the duration of their life.
Most of the families we serve will lose their baby at some point in pregnancy (resulting in a stillbirth) or will have minutes, hours, or a few days with baby after birth.
Who We Serve
Our Abel Speaks families come to us from all over the country (and even internationally) after choosing to carry a child with a life-limiting diagnosis. This means that the baby has been diagnosed in utero with an abnormality known to reduce the duration of their life.
Most of the families we serve will lose their baby at some point in pregnancy (resulting in a stillbirth) or will have minutes, hours, or a few days with baby after birth.
Our Core Convictions
1.
Every life is created by God with a plan and a purpose.
4.
God knows our days and each one is a gift.
2.
Comfort can always be found in Christ and community.
5.
Through Christ, we can live with a redemptive eternal perspective and death is not the end of the story.
3.
Our pain is never pointless, and joy can co-exist with suffering.
Our Core Convictions
1.
Every life is created by God with a plan and a purpose.
2.
Comfort can always be found in Christ and community.
3.
Our pain is never pointless, and joy can co-exist with suffering.
4.
God knows our days and each one is a gift.
5.
Through Christ, we can live with a redemptive eternal perspective and death is not the end of the story.