And so it begins, another 40 Days for Life.

I’ve been preparing for the protestors for weeks:  reminding staff of our policies, informing the police department that PPCNC is a protest site, and emotionally preparing myself.  Because really, who wouldn’t be shaking with fear when there are 75+ people on your sidewalk who hate you?

As I watched them this morning from the second story window I thought about hate and judgment and also about what a weird job I have working at Planned Parenthood!  But mostly about hate and judgment.  We all judge.  There are things we all hate.  It’s our actions that make the difference.  I judge parents who cake make-up and hair extensions on their 3 year olds and enter them in pageants.  I think it’s gross, but that’s their choice.  I will guide my daughters in other directions.  And I know my family and friends have judged me for choices I’ve made, but they are mine.  I own them and I expect my family and friends
to respect my decisions and to support and love me, especially when one ends up being a mistake. 

I think we all have to take a good look out the window of our pretty glass houses and think hard before we throw stones at those we
judge. 

40 Days for Life claims to be a peaceful, prayerful event to pray to end abortion.  There are a hundred different ways they could volunteer their time to help women prevent unwanted pregnancy (maybe my next post will be a list of the 100 ways).  When they stand and pray outside Planned Parenthood they are only throwing stones at women who are making choices for themselves
and their families.

-Leigh S., HR & Admin Manager, Security Coordinator for PPCNC

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