Praying over Georgia’s first Safe Haven Baby Box was more than a simple blessing for the Rev. Benny Tate — it was personal. Tate, pastor of Rock Springs Church in Milner, delivered the official blessing of the Baby Box at Henry County’s Fire Station No. 6 on Friday. Before his prayer, Tate shared the story of a pregnant girl who had only a sixth-grade education. The baby’s father took her to a place to “take care of that baby,” but Tate said she ran out and declined the abortion. “I’m grateful she made that decision,” Tate said, “because that baby’s standing behind this mic today. “I thank God for life and the intrinsic value of one life.” The Rev. Jeff Daws, pastor of Stockbridge Community Church, opened the blessing ceremony in prayer. He spoke about his love for Henry County and praised the residents and organizations who helped make the Baby Box possible. Daws said the Baby Box represents more than a resource for mothers in crisis. To him, it represents God’s love. “I want to thank God Almighty, the love of God. He loves us. And the greatest thing we can do is love other people,” Daws said. “And that's what this is all about. It's telling those that feel so unloved that we see you and we care about you. And that God loves you. That's what this day is all about.” A Safe Haven Baby Box is built into an exterior wall providing a way for a mother to safely surrender a newborn baby that she cannot care for herself. It includes a bassinet inside a climate-controlled and…
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