This past Sunday was the 29th annual Chain for Life in Kingwood. All we do is stand at an intersection and give witness to life. We hold poster boards as the cars pass by in the hopes that women and men who are struggling with keeping the miracle of life, know that we love them, and we are rooting for them, and that everything is going to be okay. But maybe they don't know that...

Dear woman or man who are about to have a child,

You are not alone. I can't say I know what you feel, but I beg you to listen. I love you. I am here for you. I don't know you, I know that. But the people who stand in the streets aren't telling you to choose life, they are begging you to. Not because they want to take your life away just to raise a child, not because it is a "consequence" you have to deal with, but because you are worth it and your child is worth it. And we want to be a little nudge, just a small reminder that someone is rooting for you. But if you don't, we still love you. Don't be scared, God gave you this child and therefore He will provide for you. If you need encouragement, there are so many people who care for you, who want to help you. We aren't trying to push you to do something against your will. We just want you to realize that someone loves you and your child.

Maybe having a child wasn't in your plans. Our Lady didn't plan to have Jesus either, and look how wonderful her decision to choose life was! Ask for her help. I can bet what you want that as a 14 year old girl, she must have been scared too. Don't give up. We do love you. We have faith in you. You are not alone.

I met a man at the Chain for Life. He was an older gentleman. He was carrying down a chair and two pillows to sit on so he could join the chain. He had a friendly smile and for someone so peaceful, he was so enthusiastic for being there. I helped him carry his chair to the corner at the intersection, and he pulled out a Rosary and asked the people around us to pray. He told me he prays for life, He said that is his vocation. So if you feel that you are alone, that no one is praying for you, at least know there is this wonderful man praying that you will feel safe and welcomed enough to have your baby.

I am sure it is hard, I am not taking away from that. But, please be brave, give your child a chance to have a life, to love, to pray. So when you see people in the streets holding pro- life signs, know it isn't an attack on you. It is a prayer for you too.

Love,

Someone who is glad her mom chose life.