I did something new today... I stood outside at an abortion clinic as part of a peaceful presence proclaiming the value of life

The most remarkable thing that happened is that I went.

More than 25 years ago, and in between 2 of my four children, I had an abortion. My husband and I were divorced at the time, we were only apart a total of a year and a half. In that time, I found myself pregnant, and just out of self centeredness, I ended that life.

The following year, I lost my next pregnancy to miscarriage, after my husband and I had remarried.

I was able to appropriate the incomprehensible grace of a loving heavenly Father and never suffered the mental and emotional anguish that so many women do ~ but all these years, I have always wondered that if there were people standing outside that clinic that day long ago, would I possibly have changed my mind?

I don't know, but I wanted to go be on the sidewalk, just in case it might make a difference in the life of someone else.

I think I'll make a sign for next time that simply says -
I Did.
Please Don't.