March for Life

Another day in DC, another political event for Andrew to attend. :) Today we went to the March for Life, held each year in response to the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. I've heard about it for years and am so glad to have been able to go this year.

Our little demonstrator, all set to go!

The kickoff rally for the March was held on the Mall, so I expected to walk a few blocks before seeing any indication of the event, but evidently I completely underestimated how many people would attend. As soon as I left our building, I was swept up in a group marching to the Mall. The sidewalks were full of people carrying signs and chanting and there we were, in the thick of it. It was definitely a new experience for me! The group below was calling out, "Yo Mama? Chose life! Obama: Choose life!"

This was one time in the city that nobody minded my pushing a stroller down the busy streets. In fact, Andrew was a bit of an attraction--everybody wanted a peek inside the carriage!

Jacob was even able to meet us over lunch.

The Mall was chock full of people, listening to various pro-life members of Congress speak. Several speakers made the point that advances in ultrasound technology are perhaps the greatest asset the pro-life movement currently has. As we have been able to see more clearly how babies develop in the womb, more people have come to realize that life begins at conception.

It was so inspirational to see all these people assembled in support of the cause about which I care most deeply. The signs that some people carried saying "I mourn my abortion" or "I regret lost fatherhood" were heartbreaking.

A woman after my own heart...

We were only able to stay for the rally, since Andrew needed to get home to eat, but we saw the beginnings of the March as we left the Mall. All the red and white you can see up the street in the picture below are marchers' signs. We were amazed--people as far as we could see!

I pray that President Obama and all members of Congress will hear the message these people tried to bring them today--the message of life.