Marching for the Babies!

In 2004 I traveled to D.C. for my first March for Life. It was a very powerful point in my life. Standing for life is something that is very important to me. I decided then, that as long as I was able, I would try to make it back every year. I was fortunate enough to be able to go in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Sadly, I missed 2008. This year, my work schedule just so happened to work out perfectly for me to spend 3 days in D.C.! I flew out there on my own, and ended up staying with the Pitt State group.

All the people gathered on the National Mall for the Rally! (the porta-potties aren't for us..they were still there from the inauguration)

These girls also flew out...instead of riding on the bus. Kathie is going to school out in D.C., so Stacy, Michelle, and Loretta stayed with her.

My good friend Caitlin! We started the March together, ended it separately, and stayed to watch the "Silent no More" rally together.

After the march, Caitlin and I went to Union Station for dinner and shopping. These shoes really were for sale. Seriously? Obama heads? Really. No kidding.

This is the Shell gas station right next to our hotel. I heard sirens that morning, but didn't look outside to see what was going on. My surprise! When I finally headed out, there were like 5 fire engines and a burning Shell! Evidently some car blew up? I had to walk like 2 miles to get to the metro, because the bus stop on this corner was down because of all the commotion. This little fire created quite an adventure for me!