Wee bites of our 40 days for life – Moncton 2011 by Rosalie

This year again, it was difficult to put a schedule together as people couldn’t commit to a specific hour when they would be able to come and pray. With trust in the good Lord 40 days must go ahead- miraculously prayerful Pro-life souls are appearing in rotation. Thank you Lord. The few who have volunteered to fill the gaps make it possible for a continuous presence at the vigil site 7 am to 7 pm.

We are standing as witnesses for the helpless innocent unborn, but at the same time praying for the mothers and the fathers also the abortionist and their staff, the visitors coming and going and very much so the drive by traffic –many of which seem to be numb to the reality of the ongoing massacre.

Not everyone is numb. As expected the negative reactions are there. The very first day 3 young people with homemade Pro- Abortion signs stood for a couple of hours across from us and had organised car horn honking driving back and forth. Also the usual 3^rd finger and shouts of “go home” “get a job”, “shame on you”, “you are cruel” “go get a life” “you should be ashamed of yourself” etc. in French and English.

But having already passed the 1/3^rd mark of our Prayer Vigil, it is more obvious than before that many many folks are supporting the cause of “Life”. The gentle nod of the head and hand waves and calling out “you are making a difference”, “keep up the good work”, “I am with you” etc.