Gerard's Thoughts and Commentary

    DARKNESS   It was Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 6:30pm.  Our Everett 40 Days for Life prayer had just started. I crossed the driveway to view the Planned Parenthood parking lot.  Just then, an Ecolab car had entered the driveway pulling up close to the building.  Stepping out of his small car, the courier began picking up and removing the clear freezer bag filled with the remains of aborted children from the little white box outside the Planned Parenthood staff door.   Despicable and inhumane!  Horrifying and ungodly!  I felt empty and without words. David Graves, friend and past Marysville 40 Days for Life Coordinator, witnessed this tragedy with me, as he had himself on many other occasions. Although this is "reality," it is unbelievable!  David reminded me, "We live in very grave and dark times."  The removal of fetal remains happens at least weekly, especially on Wednesday, following surgical abortion day.   " We were standing, we w

Hello Friends: March 18th marks the half way point for the 40 Days for Life ! This event takes place on a Wednesday evening at 6:30 outside of Planned Parenthood. We will pray from 6:30-7:30 at PP and then walk over to Pregnancy Aid . The highlight of this particular March 18th Midway Rally is the celebration of the new Pregnancy Aid located just across the street from Planned Parenthood . Pregnancy Aid director, Angel, is inviting us over for coffee and Lenten snacks after we pray the Rosary. There she will give us a tour and show us the grounds. Please come and join us in prayer for life and celebrating our new building! EVERETT www.40daysforlife.com/everett Find us on FB, follow us on Twitter (@E40DFL), and read stories on our Blog.

A Challenge to the Media...      Do you have the courage to fully investigate the long-standing abortion debate and issues? Divisive it is!  So often, news articles and stories touch only surface level, but don’t dig deep into the core – what is factually true and false based on hard facts, and not emotion and political philosophy. YOU have an excellent opportunity to serve the community with your talents and gifts.  Use them to advance the dialogue.  Will YOU accept this challenge?      Based on science only, what is the development of the fetus or unborn child at key stages of development (one week, 3 weeks, 10 weeks, etc.)?      Based on medical practice and science, what happens during an abortion (saline, vacuum, RU486, etc.)?  Are women able to view the ultrasound prior to the abortion, as the doctor would? Are women provided specific, accurate details of the abortion procedure?      Based upon standard scientific survey processes, what do women say that have had abo