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Bridgeport Remembers the Least of These
Marilyn Carroll with foreword by Rev. Flip Benham • 1/23/2009
Roe V Wade 36th Year Memorial, Bridgeport, CT
Pictured above: Colbi Rowland, Kelly Vazquez, Anthony Carroll and Justin Philips as pall bearers
Around 50 precious brothers and sisters in the Lord gathered today in Jesus' name. The mounted police were there on horses to help keep everyone safe and orderly. Bridgeport has some of the best police in the country. They did a great job. Our purpose on the streets is to proclaim the Gospel and make a statement that we are against the killing of innocent little boys and girls. It was a brisk snowy morning - not too cold or windy. It was bearable for us, but not for those being drawn to the slaughter. January 22 will be 36 years that we have allowed legal baby killing in our country. Over 50 million children have been murdered. Today a pro-abortion president was sworn into office. Barack Obama has promised Planned Parenthood he will get rid of all restrictions on abortion (FOCA) and allow free abortions through government funding. Barack forgets he was once in the womb of a single mom with a dad that did not want him. His mom did not abort him and he has grown up to become the president of the United States. After the hearse pulled up with the baby casket, Daniel Artur Eldredge, my nephew,led the funeral procession with his bagpipes and outfit on. He is only seven years old and understands the wickedness of abortion more than most adults do. We were so proud of him. Kelly Vazquez, Colbi Rowland, Anthony Carroll and Justin Phillips were pall bearers. Bob Lewis played TAPS on his harmonica. (It was almost too cold to play it). Then Pastor Miller led with prayer and the purpose of this event (press conference). We had nine pastors present that I knew about : Pastor Miller, Gospel Light,Bridgeport Pastor Pedro Vazquez, Bridgeport Pastor Bob Hoyt, Living Springs, Seymour Pastor Dave McIntyre, Calvary, Trumbull Pastor Jim Loomer, Berean AOG, Milford Pastor Rich Flashman, Beacon Hill, Monroe Pastor Bob Butkus, Christ the King, Naugatuck Pastor Scott Warner, The Bridge, Bridgeport Pastor Mike Hawkins, Bridgeport Sylvia and Linda from Hopeline CPC prayed. Carmen and I spoke a bit about our ministry. My sister Nancy shared some words from her heart about adoption: The Russian word for thank you is Ñïàñèáî “Spasiba” In early 2001, a petite dark haired woman living in St. Petersburg, Russia, learned she was expecting her fourth child. In a country where abortion is free and common, this mom of few means chose life for her child. I cannot imagine the difficult days she encountered during that time. I do not know the struggles she faced. But I do know that her decision for life was the act of a hero who defied the odds.
There is very little I know about my son’s birth mother. In October of that year she gave birth at the Maternity Hospital to an under weight little boy. It must have been difficult to say good bye to him there. No matter how much you prepare, you are never prepared. There must have been great love and great faith in her. Each time I look at Daniel and see his compassion for others, I know I am seeing her in him. I see her smile. I see her strong character. I see a breathing choice of love. And every day I thank her for the precious life of my son. Ñïàñèáî “Spasiba”! Brenda then passed out the carnations to place on the baby casket as we said goodbye to the precious babies killed by abortion. Someday we will be with them in Heaven. We met afterwards for a breakfast at White's Diner and we had a birthday cake for Brian, one of the saved children that just turned three. He was there with him mom and brother. (go to my www.Facebook.com to see the rest of the pictures).
 Tuesday 1/20/09
50 pro lifers came out.
11 women went in at killing time.
2 changed their minds.
9 babies were left to die.
Friday 1/16/09
15 pro lifers came out.
14 women went in at killing time.
1 turned away.
13 babies were left to die.
Please join us each Tuesday and Friday (7:45 AM on 3787 Main St.) as we reach out to those who find themselves where they should not be. We will be there until the killing stops! If not us, then who? If not now, then when? Jesus is our Head, we are His body. He blesses us with the honor to co-labor with Him. He uses us as His vessels. We are His mouthpiece, His hands, His feet, His heart.
For the Least of These, Marilyn Carroll <///><
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