Furthermore…

A couple of days ago there was scheduled a demonstration of prayer outside the local abortuary. I had some free time so I went over to take part. I expected that there would be 25 or so people grouped there, for there had been a fair amount of publicity, but when I got there one one woman was present.  It struck me that one of the temptations not to come was that I would feeel a little abashed at presenting myself before a bunch of zealots, and there certainly was no cause for that  reservation.

The woman had a big plastic sign that required 2 people to hold it, so we got the sign opened up and facing the street that passes in front of the abortion mill. A third person then showed up, a Philippine woman carrying a large unbrella to keep the intense sun at bay. We began our prayers, and shortly still another woman showed up, this time with both umbrella and chair.  After we had prayed awhile, a young man pulled up in his car and offered to and did  get us some cold water, a touching sign of his solidarity with our intentions. The rest of the session was largely uneventful, save a few people in passing cars showing a little support by a honk or other sign or encourgement.