Linda For Life Stories From the Sidewalk

👐 Generations   The scenario we parents of daughters fear. I saw it unfolding and knew in my gut what was happening . I saw a woman my age walking with her daughter . The woman my age was distraught looking . The daughter looked determined as daughters often do when they are making a decision that parents don’t agree with . I called out to the daughter who did take a flower but still proceeded to and entered Planned Parenthood. The mother followed but soon came out. I shouted out to the mother and asked her what was happening. I asked her if her daughter was having an abortion and she said she was afraid so. I asked her why. She told me a few things. I said “this is your grandchild “ go in and save that child and save your own daughter from the terrible heartache she’s going to have. She said she didn’t know what to say so I said pray I. Your way in, for God’s words and use them .  She went in and soon she and her daughter came out . They walked over to the outreach building ...

  I watched them at the far end of the parking lot deliberate. She seemed upset and he seemed to care that she was. He kept putting his arm around her. The perplexing thing was that as he put his arm around her he seemed to be pressing her towards the building. They got close enough for me to offer a flower and to comment on her obvious conflicted state of mind . He walked up to and he pointed her towards the clinic. He started to ask questions and to comment about us making it harder on everyone in situations requiring help from Planned Parenthood. I began explaining what we do and how we can help. I asked if she was having an abortion. He replied that it was none of my business and turned to walk away. I said that I thought she might want it to be.  He walked away and I waited. I wasn’t sure if she’d come out while I was still there. I wasn’t sure if she was there for the actual abortion. She exited the clinic about 30 minutes later and walked up to me wanting to know what I...