Just made a quick vigil at the hospital today over lunch. Nobody stopped to talk but a few people waved. One of my coworkers drove by but I'm not sure she recognized me. When I realized it was her I felt very strange. Not embarrassed but exposed, like she had seen me half dressed. I felt ashamed for wishing she hadn't seen me. It's just easier to talk about abortion to a stranger. They usually stick around for a minute and then you never see them again. Some of my coworkers I see more often than my spouse! The feeling soon passed. When I got back to work I checked my email and she had written me a message but it had nothing to do with what she'd seen at the hospital. Some people are terrified to stand in public with a large sign around their neck but that doesn't bother me in the least - funny how different things affect people in different ways.
Kitimat ProLife will be at the hospital at 3 PM tomorrow - if you can join them and help them feel welcome I know they'd appreciate it. Also, Friday is Abortion Day at Mills Memorial so the more people we can get praying, the better. Thanks!
For me it never gets easier wearing that sign but I am always rewarded. God please deliver me from the "good opinion" of others. May You alone rule and guide my life.
ReplyDeleteWent out today with a buddy, and 4 people stopped to ask us what we were doing. Once while we were explaining to a questioner a lady walked by and rubbed her tummy. I said are you pregnant and she said yes and smiled. I let out a whoop. Couldn't help it. My friend said after, "It's like she's saying my baby's safe here with me" as all babies should be.
I needed a little inspiration today and you just gave it to me!
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