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So about ten years ago I volunteered for the first time ever EVER w/ 40 Days For Life. I was a new Catholic and had never gone to an abortion clinic to pray before. I was eager to jump into the movement but rlly nervous. I called their local contact person and explained this to
them and asked what do I do if someone actually tries to approach or talk to me. The thought just really intimidated me. The lady on the other end assured me it likely wouldn’t happen and just go there and pray quietly.
When I showed up there were a few ppl already there
When I showed up there were a few ppl already there
Quietly praying their rosaries. But one woman was loudly witnessing to those walking in and out of the clinic. I remember thinking how brave and confident she was and I was thankful she was there, just in case, because I still has this feeling of nervousness.
Well, she LEFT.
Well, she LEFT.
They ALL LEFT. It was me. Alone.
So a young guy and girl walk into the clinic. Guy comes back out shortly after. Gets in car. Leaves. Comes back maybe a half hour later. Goes back in. Now both he and the girl both walk out and get into the car.
They pull out of the parking
So a young guy and girl walk into the clinic. Guy comes back out shortly after. Gets in car. Leaves. Comes back maybe a half hour later. Goes back in. Now both he and the girl both walk out and get into the car.
They pull out of the parking
which was directly across from the empty lot I was standing and the guy speeds out of the lot... slams on the brakes and car stops directly in front of me. My heart sank.
Gulp. What’s this guy gonna do?
He rolls down his window, extends his arm out and motions for me to come
Gulp. What’s this guy gonna do?
He rolls down his window, extends his arm out and motions for me to come
To him. Strangely I didn’t hesitate. Soon as I walked up to his car I saw the girl in the passenger seat-with tears down her cheeks and motionless. The guy grabs me arm, pulls me in to the window and hugs me and won’t let go of me. He’s just hugging me. And now I hear him sobbing
He said nothing. I said, “I’m just so sorry. I’m so sorry. I don’t know what your story is. But there are ppl who want to help you.”
Thankfully before the other prayer warriors left me they handed me some pro life pamphlets with women’s center info should I need them.
Thankfully before the other prayer warriors left me they handed me some pro life pamphlets with women’s center info should I need them.
He just held on to me tighter and hugged me, sobbing.
He finally let go and said thank you in barely a whisper. He rolled up his window and drove off.
Don’t ever be afraid that you are not equipped or brave enough. If God is calling you to something He will provide.
He finally let go and said thank you in barely a whisper. He rolled up his window and drove off.
Don’t ever be afraid that you are not equipped or brave enough. If God is calling you to something He will provide.
When you are weak He is strong.
I was exactly where I was supposed tobe, when I was supposed to be.
You never know who may need you or when. Go out, take that first step.
I was exactly where I was supposed tobe, when I was supposed to be.
You never know who may need you or when. Go out, take that first step.
