So, I realized that it's been a LONG time since I've written anything on here, so I thought I would make a quick few notes. I spent an hour today doing the Life Chain "rally." For those who don't know what that is, its where you stand on the side of the road holding any one of several anti-abortion signs and just pray about the abortion issue for an hour (without talking, and doing your best to ignore any negative responses you see/hear from those who pass by). So, I've got to say, I've never done this sort of thing before, in fact, never really had any intention to. I am alot more wired to have a one on one conversation with someone about a topic than to stand on the side of the road with a sign. But I was curious about having the experience. So when I was asked by the mother of one of my Jr. High boys to come and take part, I decided to give it a try. I'm sure we've all passed some kind of protest on the side of the road before...be it abortion or something else, I know I've passed my share of them. And to be honest, I'm not really sure what I thought about them before other than that it wasn't really my thing. So as I stood out there, I watched the looks and reactions of the people driving by. Overall they were positive. There were a few middle fingers, and some sarcastic remarks, but nothing that was any more than a little bit of ignorance and a small lack of respect, lol. I don't know about you, but a sarcastic remark or finger in my direction has never really been enough to rattle me too much. Overall it wasn't a bad experience. My sign said "Pray to end Abortion." I thought that would be the least potentially offensive of the choices.
I've been in Deland now for 3 months. I'm enjoying all the new people and friends, and being back close to family and friends here, but I miss Knoxville, my friends there, and the mountains! The beach is no substitution for mountains!!! But God moves us to where He wants to use us, so I'm curious/excited to see what He has in store here.
Maybe I'll try to write more often, haha. Maybe not.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
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