tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post7859694688255009333..comments2012-01-17T11:01:02.178-08:00Comments on Cherish-Life.com: Direct from the Front LineEditor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-17365352952425782052012-01-17T11:01:02.178-08:002012-01-17T11:01:02.178-08:00October, 2011 (during the Pittsburgh 40 Days for L...October, 2011 (during the Pittsburgh 40 Days for Life campaign)<br /><br />A man passed by and commented, “I’m with you! My wife and I had three miscarriages.” He said that it’s so sad how women can purposely end a life.<br /><br />A middle aged man, obviously annoyed at our presence outside the Planned Parenthood, said in passing, “Have you ever read the book, ‘Freakonomics?’” It provided a cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-21986336657434137822012-01-17T10:59:39.060-08:002012-01-17T10:59:39.060-08:00August, 2011 –
V entered and exited the clinic nu...August, 2011 – <br />V entered and exited the clinic numerous times. She finally agreed to take some information about pregnancy resources. She cried and said that she had to have the abortion. Her boyfriend, M, showed up and tried to talk her out of the abortion. She said that he was abusive and didn’t want to bring a baby into that situation. They eventually walked away from the clinic andcherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-55341506985965245292012-01-17T10:57:58.291-08:002012-01-17T10:57:58.291-08:00July, 2011 – (from Patti)
There was a lot of traff...July, 2011 – (from Patti)<br />There was a lot of traffic but a set of twins was saved!<br /><br />There was a morning of high drama - an obviously abusive boyfriend threatened the mother of his unborn child and the women praying. He even pushed a sidewalk counselor away from his girlfriend’s car. Later, the woman ran out of the back door of the clinic and into her car and sped out of the cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-59930451118205325502012-01-17T10:57:16.077-08:002012-01-17T10:57:16.077-08:00June, 2011
From Maria -
Kathryn and I were prayi...June, 2011<br />From Maria - <br />Kathryn and I were praying this morning. A young woman we’ll call ‘Sara’ asked for our pregnancy resource packet. We went over everything with her. She went in to the clinic then left, saying that she was advised to see her doctor first. ‘Sara’s’ intentions were to return the next day. We prayed fervently that she would opt to keep the baby. We were not cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-77808221312755861072012-01-17T10:56:37.172-08:002012-01-17T10:56:37.172-08:00May, 2011
WE HAD A SAVE!
A young teenager we...May, 2011 <br />WE HAD A SAVE!<br /><br /> A young teenager we'll call 'Cassie' arrived with a couple of friends. They drove an hour to the clinic for her abortion appointment. When I provided the alternative resource sheet I could clearly see that she was overwhelmed and scared. She and her friends took turns exiting and re-entering the clinic, with a cell phone to the ear. cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-6220473412604488842012-01-17T10:54:31.475-08:002012-01-17T10:54:31.475-08:00May, 2011
A male companion to a woman entering the...May, 2011<br />A male companion to a woman entering the clinic told Maria – “If you come near me, I’ll break you into pieces.” <br /><br />An Hispanic couple laughed in my face and mocked me when I encouraged them to consider alternatives to abortion. He stated, “It’s MY kid and I decide what I do with it.” I told them that I would pray that they would have a change of heart and he replied, “cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-13969612120925500372012-01-17T10:52:51.963-08:002012-01-17T10:52:51.963-08:00April, 2011
Back in Pittsburgh - A middle aged bla...April, 2011<br />Back in Pittsburgh - A middle aged black man saw our signs and told us that his girlfriend had an abortion 20-some years ago. He had tried to talk her out of it to no avail. He sadly stated, “It still be on my mind til this day.” How gut wrenching.cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-26668299868017305702012-01-17T10:51:31.748-08:002012-01-17T10:51:31.748-08:00April 1, 2011
A guy dropped his girlfriend off an...April 1, 2011<br /><br />A guy dropped his girlfriend off and yelled to the woman, “Do not listen to a f*$%ing word of what they say. Just go inside.” When approached with information, the woman<br />angrily said, “Save it.”<br /><br />Per Cindy –WE HAD A SAVE - A young white teenager we'll call 'Randi' arrived with her mother and a family friend. She sat inside for a short while cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-81119266124696201412012-01-17T10:49:35.463-08:002012-01-17T10:49:35.463-08:00March, 2011
A young tattooed white couple threw ...March, 2011<br /><br /><br />A young tattooed white couple threw us the finger and threatened bodily harm if we approached them. She emphatically stated that she would NEVER regret her abortion.<br /><br />A 19 year old Hispanic male told us he was too young to have a baby. He promised to wear a condom the next time. <br /><br />A young and apparently distressed looking white couple accepted cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-15238741885815457522012-01-17T10:47:48.688-08:002012-01-17T10:47:48.688-08:00March, 2011 A BABY IS SAVED!
A teenage couple we...March, 2011 A BABY IS SAVED!<br />A teenage couple we'll call 'Jim'(15) and 'Carol' (16) sought an abortion because they were scared about having a child at such a young age. They knew that they were having a son. Neither of their families was aware of the pregnancy. Maria explained the alternatives to abortion and even offered to take them to the local pregnancy cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-39327187903014004312012-01-17T10:46:04.778-08:002012-01-17T10:46:04.778-08:00February 2011
Per Charlene – It’s been soooo cold ...February 2011<br />Per Charlene – It’s been soooo cold outside the clinic recently. Not much interaction with the clients because Kelly, an escort/employee with Planned Parenthood, ensures that we get nowhere near them with our information. Kelly is hard edged with us but sweet and smarmy when others pass by. Kelly insisted that we should be protesting pedophile priests rather than abortion, cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-55973737147415402182012-01-17T10:44:27.347-08:002012-01-17T10:44:27.347-08:00January 2011
The staff of PP called the police and...January 2011<br />The staff of PP called the police and complained that we were harassing customers. When they arrived, they could see that there was nothing of the sort.cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-63840095415093630102012-01-17T10:43:28.404-08:002012-01-17T10:43:28.404-08:00December 2010
A black man and his wife said it wa...December 2010<br /><br />A black man and his wife said it wasn’t a good time to have a baby. He said, “Please don’t be coming down on me. I’ll keep the next one. I promise.” He became irritated when offered alternatives.cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-3374882938320044742012-01-14T17:36:22.819-08:002012-01-14T17:36:22.819-08:00September 2010
From Patti again!
There was a str...September 2010<br /><br />From Patti again!<br /><br />There was a strong prayer presence at the abortion clinic but sadly there was VERY heavy traffic. About mid-morning, a couple drove up and parked. A beautiful young woman (we'll call her Lisa) got out of the car and headed towards the front door. Although many people had entered, a sidewalk counselor felt compelled at that moment to cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-88189487866382553232012-01-14T16:55:54.015-08:002012-01-14T16:55:54.015-08:00September, 2010
Another inspiring story from Patt...September, 2010<br /><br />Another inspiring story from Patti -<br /><br />We had a large prayer presence this morning. A car really slowed down as the driver was looking very intently at the people praying and the signs. He continued driving slowly towards the parking lot, and stopped in the driveway to let a sidewalk counselor give him information. About 2 minutes later, the sidewalk cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-49709686168123899112012-01-14T16:30:44.448-08:002012-01-14T16:30:44.448-08:00September, 2010
This came from a friend in Ventura...September, 2010<br />This came from a friend in Ventura.<br /><br />A woman came to the Planned Parenthood in a taxi. I called out to her and said, "You don't have to go through with this. you can change your mind right now and walk away." She responded, "What do you mean? I have three children at home. I'm here for something else." I said to her, "There are cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-66457212597270325672011-05-28T18:20:55.755-07:002011-05-28T18:20:55.755-07:00September 2010
A friend at a local pregnancy cente...September 2010<br />A friend at a local pregnancy center shared this story. “I did an ultrasound today on a young woman who was scheduled to have an abortion today. She told the staff that she had taken ice chips this morning, and they turned her away, as she was supposed to have nothing to eat or drink before the procedure. When she left the center, a sidewalk counselor gave her a resource cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-88043824048458999092011-05-28T18:18:57.633-07:002011-05-28T18:18:57.633-07:00September 2010
Per Maria - I sat in my car for a ...September 2010 <br />Per Maria - I sat in my car for a long time, struggling with whether I really wanted to spend my morning at the clinic. I had no desire to deal with possible hecklers.<br />I finally decided to stand outside and pray.<br />After an hour, Elvia came out of the clinic and was crying hysterically. She was talking on the phone and saying "I can not do this. I can not do thischerish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-3517839928618966552011-05-28T18:13:50.218-07:002011-05-28T18:13:50.218-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-59202651530135005992011-05-28T17:58:43.086-07:002011-05-28T17:58:43.086-07:00August 2010 WE HAD A SAVE!
Tasha, 37y.o. mom o...August 2010 WE HAD A SAVE! <br />Tasha, 37y.o. mom of three young children and a teenager, was clearly upset about seeking an abortion but felt she could not adequately support her other children. She was tearful and overwhelmed. She initially accepted Cindy’s offer to drive her to a local pregnancy center but then declined. They exchanged numbers and Cindy kept in touch with Tasha. She cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-17661929646506530062011-05-28T17:51:26.892-07:002011-05-28T17:51:26.892-07:00July 2010
As reported by Cindy, Charlene and Maria...July 2010<br />As reported by Cindy, Charlene and Maria, this was a sad month for our innocent unborn children. Not one save. You could say we had some tough crowds. We were met with exceptional disregard and disdain.<br /><br /><br />August 2010<br />A young woman with multiple piercings gave me the finger and said, “I don’t want to hear it. First of all, this is NOT public property. Secondlycherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-68298866390170839982010-09-28T19:02:34.370-07:002010-09-28T19:02:34.370-07:00Late June, 2010
With much sadness, I said goodbye...Late June, 2010<br /><br />With much sadness, I said goodbye to my beautiful ministry and wonderful friends in Los Angeles and relocated to West Virginia so I could be close to my ailing father. I look forward to continuing my ministry in the Pittsburgh area and returning as often as possible to L.A.cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-40671483986148825642010-09-28T18:51:45.461-07:002010-09-28T18:51:45.461-07:00Mid June, 2010
A Caucasian woman and Philippine m...Mid June, 2010<br />A Caucasian woman and Philippine man approached. She was very hostile and cussed us out for being there. He was very quiet. They left half an hour later because the clinic wanted cash for the abortion and they only had a credit card. She screamed and cussed at him. The next day they returned with $525 in hand. She was calm. She listened to us briefly but said she stillcherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-27599966941739077712010-09-28T18:40:15.730-07:002010-09-28T18:40:15.730-07:00Early June, 2010
An obese black woman told us tha...Early June, 2010<br /><br />An obese black woman told us that "it's better to have an abortion than to have a lot of kids that no one can take care of; less kids for the white man to have power over."<br /><br />Another woman stated, "I'm pro-choice and I have cancer. So mind your own business."<br /><br />A young woman said she just had a baby three months ago. She cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850553395165550649.post-5460832382940571722010-09-28T18:39:18.794-07:002010-09-28T18:39:18.794-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.cherish-liferSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841602419575155304noreply@blogger.com