October is Respect Life month and I've been wanting to write something on my blog about it but haven't known exactly what I want to write. It sometimes seems like I'm playing a broken record when I'm constantly talking about it and I have the same readers that I do - but oh well I guess!
Today though I felt happy and sad at the same time while fighting the battle to end Abortion. See, today was the day that so many (or so little) took part in the Life Chain across the USA and Canada. I've been meaning to take part in this many times before but have always made an excuse (sadly) or I didn't know about it because nobody told me. Today my family went to do our part - Kurt, Landen, Amelia and I! I was so proud of Kurt for being there, so proud of the kids for being so well behaved and Landen actually held the sign sometimes. "Pray to End Abortion" - "God is Prolife" we stood as silently as we could, some in prayer, spreading out as far as we could (which wasn't far), with some rude nasty comments from passing cars that were greeted with a smile and many honking horns from supporters that I just wanted to say - "Please stop and stand with us." It made me happy and mad at myself for not making a commitment in the past to do this, but know now I won't make an excuse anymore. It also makes me sad how it can be asked, and made public and so few people respond. I told Kurt today and I know it's not like this for everyone - but is there really things more important? Can you not take 1 hour out of your Sunday to stand together on such an important issue? I'm not pointing fingers and I will not judge any one's heart but I wish someone would have told me sooner how powerful this message could be if just more people were together. What does it say when only a handful of people are trying to spread the message? I know it says something, but on another hand it also says very little. I just wish I could have scooped up more people myself, spoken to more people's hearts and gotten them there. I also think it's sad when almost everyone there is elderly and only a couple of families.. common, show what your saying when your saying "life" these precious gifts.
I signed up to join our Pro-Life committee last week and one of the ladies about started crying - "Praise be to God" - a young woman joining. I know God has been telling me for a couple of years to get active in this and finally I listen, but it just about brought tears to my eyes. Will I be the only young one in this group? That's fine, but what's wrong with our young people, what does that say when only elderly are taking the time? Sure, maybe people don't have time, but I'm sick of hearing not have time for important issue. Sure, don't have time for donuts or something, but important things? Once again, not judging anyone just a bit mad at myself in wanting to make more of a difference and just now trying. God will defeat this evil, but we can't just stand around doing nothing about it.
Please, if you only have something negative to say about this post, please refrain... I don't have the heart to hear it right now. =( This is my blog and this is how I feel right now.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
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I was wondering why we saw several people holding pro-life signs today as we drove around. Thanks for getting the word out.
Have you heard of Abort73? I have a link to them in my sidebar.
I've never heard of the Life Chain, but it sounds like a great idea. I will have to see if they do that in my area.
Your post reminded me a little about how I have been feeling about it. I spent years doing nothing, but now that I'm involved I think everything should happen instantly. I, too, feel frustrated that more people aren't paticipating in these things and that legislation isn't immediately being voted in to overturn Roe v. Wade and put a stop to it all (I like to dream big). I want everyone to wake up and care with the same fervor now that I have! I guess we have to remember that people's hearts are moved at different paces and we just have to keep setting the example. Look to the people who have been fighting this, organizing prayer vigils and rallies, etc., etc, for 40 years. 40 years! and we're just now getting involved. Let's follow their example and continue to answer God's call to fight for the unborn and do everything we can here and now. Our example is the best motivation we can give others.
God bless you and your family for getting involved today. Keep it up! And keep blogging about it. You never know who's heart you've touched, who's mind you've changed. What a beautiful gift you've given those babies today!
Thanks for writing this, Andrea! I also didn't realize that there was a life chain yesterday.
And you're right, it is your blog. You can write whatever you like and not have to deal with negative comments, that is definitely your choice! and I, for one, am so glad you do write what you feel and whats going on with you and your family, and what you feel strongly about! Keep on doing it girl!
I'm disappointed I didn't hear asbout the life chain sooner. I would have been happy to participate.. Will you please please let me know about future events?? It's a shame that more people aren't involved with something so important. And let me just say that I am so impressed that you and your whole family found the time to take part :) Yay for you!! You should be so proud that you and your family are helping to make a difference!
Andrea, this was a beautiful post. I too am mad at myself for not having time for important issues. I don't have anything negative to say but did post some of my thoughts on my blog.
Thank you for setting such a good example! We need simple reminders like this one.
I think often the most powerful prolife work we can do is when we are silent symbols of life for others. Don't me too hard on yourself for not doing too much "real" prolife work. Do you go out in public with your children? Then you are an example of living prolife! I have often told my kids over the years that when we go out together as a (large) family, we are setting an example for people. So are you as a young mom who loves her family.
Keep up the great work.
Andrea have you heard of the 40 days for life campaign? I just participated in my town. This is a nationwide movement where parishes man an abortion clinic with prayers for 40 straight days all hours of operation. It has been known to shut down clinics. A friend and I stood in the rain for 2 hours in the cold and it was worth every minute. Good for you and your family. Keep up the good work! And be sure everyone knows Obama is for infanticide, know your facts so you can speak the truth! Here is the link it is going on until Nov.2 see if your city is participating http://www.40daysforlife.com/about.cfm
I'm sorry I did not join you but I'm going to be honest I am still where you were in past years making excuses..I really considered going but I was afraid of exposing my children to those hateful comments that you mentioned and I knew were bound to happen. Perhaps in the future I will feel stronger. Good for you for standing up for such an important cause!!
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