:: new life, new beginnings

This is the first bloom on my fall blooming Camellia's,

I chose this variety because I love the beauty of white blooms.

White to me symbolizes peace, innocence & new beginnings

Therefore, this image is quite appropriate to me

for the first day of 40 DAYS FOR LIFE 2011.

My first time standing across the street from an abortion clinic....

I have to admit I was a little scared & intimidated...I had no idea what to expect.

I was afraid of any negative reactions I might get, and what if someone angry approached me.

However, the outpouring of support by passers by was so positive that it gave me the courage to 

come back and do it as often as I could. I could feel the holy spirit, 

& I knew I was doing something good. 

I was so happy to be able to stand up

and pray for those innocent little ones in the womb,

and for the parents who are making life altering decisions.

I knew that somewhere somehow my prayers and presence would make a difference.

If we don't stand for something we'll fall for anything...right?

Today was no different than my first time....

we received peace signs, thumbs ups, smiles and waves.

We held up our signs and prayed. I know in my heart that somewhere 

those prayers changed a mind today...whether it made someone think...Hey,

 I could or should do that, or maybe gave them pause before making a huge decision.

I don't have to know what the change is, I believe in the power of prayer and the right to life.

I know that there are many views on this issue for and against,

I'm not trying to make you share mine....I just want you to know that

if you are like me that there is something you can do. I'm sure that right now there

is a 40 DAYS FOR LIFE prayer vigil going on in your city, and I'm sure they would love to have you.

I never thought this would be something I could do, &

now I only think how could I not.

{peace, love & hugs}

Carrie