Ashley is thrilled to announce the arrival of her beautiful baby boy, River. 💙

River was born on April 6, 2026 at 4:48 PM, weighing 6 lbs 8 oz and measuring 19 inches long. He is already so loved, and both mom and baby are doing well. Welcome to the world, River—and congratulations to Ashley on her precious new addition at our Riverside home.

At Good Counsel, moments like this never lose their wonder.

Each birth is a quiet miracle—and yet, at the same time, something profoundly bold. A mother chooses life in the midst of uncertainty. A child enters the world already carrying infinite dignity and worth. Together, they remind us of a truth that can be easy to forget: every human life matters, without exception.

We are here not only to welcome babies, but to walk alongside mothers. To ensure that no woman feels alone, unsupported, or unseen. To affirm that her life has value, her story has meaning, and her future is worth investing in.

River’s arrival is a celebration—but it is also a continuation of a mission that is deeply needed. One that calls us to recognize Christ in both mother and child, and to respond with love that is practical, sacrificial, and enduring.

And… this is just the beginning. There are more little ones on the way, more stories unfolding, more lives being welcomed.

Please continue to pray for Ashley and baby River, and for all the mothers in our homes. And if you encounter a woman in need, be ready—with compassion, with courage, and with the knowledge that help is here.

Because every life is a gift. And every gift deserves to be received with love.

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