First of
all, I want to say a huge THANK YOU to those who helped us to spread the word,
to those who donated and encouraged us with their support, and those who prayed
for us and for the event.
Our
intention (and hope) was to begin the
night with prayer at 6pm with an army of prayer warriors…but, {discouragement
number one} no one came. Our little army consisted of me, Jenni, my
mom, and my "adopted teenage daughter", Casey, who helped me by holding the babe.
BUT there was one special gal who met Jenni at the theater at 5:30 to
walk around the building in prayer.
This wonderful gal and her husband drove over ON THEIR ANNIVERSARY
to pray before their date…I cannot tell you how much we appreciated that, and
how God used her to encourage me and, further, to convict me about
priorities. God bless her! Although I was disappointed in the turnout
for prayer, God reminded me of the many who could not be there but wanted to,
and I knew that they were with us in spirit.
As the kids
came, we continued to pray for God’s will, that He would bring those whose
hearts He had prepared. But I tell ya,
it’s a battle to eradicate personal expectations and just sit back and watch
what God’s doing! {Discouragement number
two} We didn’t have to turn anyone away, in fat, we didn't fill the theater..
I prayed for God to help me see through His eyes, to have the right
perspective…
We made a
rather awkward introduction, and as I looked around the theater I realized that
I’d never been to a movie there that was as full as this one was! And I knew that God was doing just what I’d
prayed for--and teaching me at the same time, once again, that His ways aren’t
my ways and that it’s a good possibility that a full house would have made me
proud ;)
Sounds of laughter filled the theater only to turn to somber silence half way through. The silence said it all...
There were
many red eyes and puffy faces as people left the theater, and as we read
through the questionnaires after, we were impressed and encouraged! From the answers I got the impression that many hadn’t thought
about the issue beyond the lines we hear
repeated so often, and it seemed that the movie definitely put common
assertions into question for these kids!
I wanted to
share my favorite comments from the questionnaires.
Everyone who
filled one out said that they were glad they came to see the movie, and
everyone said that they would recommend the movie for their friends, we’re
hoping that they will for the next showing
;)
To the
question “Has this movie changed how you feel about abortion?” the answers were a resounding YES! Some answered “no” and went on to explain
that they have always been against abortion.
Out of 60, only one said “no, I still think a women should choose.”
The following questions asked that they explain their answer to the previous question and
share what they thought of the movie.
My favorite answers
:
"Yes. Don't end a new life. This movie
helped me connect to my emotions about abortion."
"Yes. In every possible way"
"Yes. Even if you don't want a child, it
doesn't give you the right to end their life."
“Yes. When a
mom decides to abort her child then that mom might never know how wonderful
that child is.” {I think this was my
favorite, favorite}
“Yes because
I never really watched a movie about abortion
and never thought it was sad. The
movie was sad. I almost cryed”
“Yes. I never knew what it would be like. I thought the movie was sad because I didn’t
know what abortion was like.”
“Yes. Imagine
if people didn’t abort their babies there could be more lives and more
wonderful people. [the movie was]
Amazing, sad, and life changing.”
“Yes. To
abort is wounding. [the movie] Revealed
overlooked things that are not usually considered.
“Still SUPER
against it. [the movie was] Inspriring, ‘don’t
hate the criminal, hate the crime.’”
“Yes. Beause you are taking the life of a child
that doesn’t have a chance.”
“I knew it
was wrong, but didn’t realize how many people it could effect.”
“More
parents and teens should see this movie.
[it was] powerful. About a topic
that’s not out in the open enough.”
“YES. I think that abortion is a terrible thing but
you can be forgiven even if you choose that.
The movie was very inspirational, touching and amazing.”
“Yes. It was a good movie, especially for younger
pregnant ladies.”
“Yes.”[about
the movie] “I felt like it actually happened.”
“Yes. A life means a lot. Even if its not born yet.”
“Yes. Abortion is wrong.”
“IDK. Very powerful and full of impact. THANK YOU.”
“Yes. It was an eye opener (in a good way!)”
“Yes. Life
is important.”
“Yes. [The
movie was} Life touching. It was
wonderful!”
Many included their email addresses on the questionnaire, and a few asked that we contact them and showed an interest in learning more.
Praise God!
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