The March for Life???

I've never been a big city girl, but one of the things that stands out to me living near D.C. is how I can always make it to the March for Life. I've only been twice (this year was my second time!) but both occasions I have been extremely blessed. Yes, it was cold. Yes, it was definitely a sacrifice. But there are children dying every day, and I think it's worth the sacrifice!

If you do not know about the March for Life, then I will give you a quick summary of what happens. Basically, one bazillion and one people peacefully march down to the Capital, protesting the laws in the government that say abortion is okay. Many are Catholics, but some aren't! So many people come to this event, and every time I've been moved by the amount of people who brave the cold and chill to march in support of the millions of tiny children who have been massacred since Roe v. Wade in 1973. Despite what the media attempts to portray our movement as, we are not a handful of radical Catholics standing on street corners. There are thousands of us, united by our love for the greatest gift G'D ever gave to His people - life! 

If you are ever blessed with the opportunity to go on this march and to witness to others what being a Catholic entails (being a PROTECTOR of those who cannot protect themselves!) then I would HIGHLY suggest going on this march!

Quickly, I'll tell you my experience on the march I just attended...

Honestly, we did a lot more waiting than we did walking. I hung out in a group with a handful of my friends and we took a lot of photographs (the ones I put on this post are actually ours!). It was really cold so while we waited for the march to start we ended up putting some of those hot pouch things (sorry, I have no idea what they're called...) in our shoes/gloves (I actually think I was the only person to put their pouches in their shoes, but my hands were pretty warm and honestly, guys - isn't that literally the best idea ever??? Remember that if you ever go - you will not regret it!). We took some time to pray for all the little children too and my friend's older sister and her close friend led us in some songs. The most amazing part was getting to the top of the hill and looking down on all the people...if you ever find a list of "Catholic Tourist Attractions", this should definitely make the list because SO MANY people turn around, including myself (my photograph of that view was the first one on here). The march was incredibly moving, as always, and I was so happy to be able to go. We ended up having a bit of a...setback...in getting back to the high school - only a half of the buses actually showed up at the appropriate meeting place on time. Bus 5 showed up an hour late and 4 and 6 showed up TWO hours late...I DID enjoy myself. I got to hang out with my friends, continue praying for success for the march and an end to abortion, as well as offer all that cold up! It wasn't the most pleasant experience ever, but I really felt the presence of G'D in that moment. Plus, I knew that what I was doing there, even if my attendance (just mine) feels so LITTLE (because again, I'm one in a bazillion people out there), it still makes an incredible difference. We should make every sacrifice possible to support ALL LIFE...even if it means waiting in the cold for a few hours!!! 

Jesus,

Thank You for the gift of LIFE!!!

Help us to see all human beings as Temples of the Holy Spirit and beautiful creations of G'D. 

Help us to understand the dignity of every human being and to amend the laws that prohibit this way of seeing things. 

And lastly, help us to make good, Holy-Spirit-inspired decisions when it comes to protecting life! 

Amen!

Lastly, here are a few photographs from the March that were funny...

Here's a random blue chicken I saw on top of a building. It isn't the greatest shot ever because right when I was taking it I randomly ran into an old friend from eighth grade, but STILL! Chicken on the roof! Let's write a musical! 

We waited two hours on the corner of these streets for our buses to come. If you can't read it very well because of the size/obnoxious camera angle (I'm not a photographer at all), we were waiting on the corner of First Street and...brace yourself...Capitalsaurus Court! Boy, would I like to know what went on in the meeting that decided street names for this part of D.C.! It's not even a word on here...it's got a little red squiggly underneath! Two of my friends and I spent a very, very long time laughing about this...