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I was told by one of our faithful witnesses that at least a dozen women had entered the clinic by 9:30 am today. Tuesdays have supplanted Saturdays for being the most brutal day in terms of number of lives lost and maimed. God help all of those who entered the clinic.

In the last week, God's power has been so manifest. Everyday brings new and more wondrous examples of His grace and goodness.

Two Fridays ago, 2 young women were walking into the abortion clinic together. For whatever reason, I felt strongly in my heart not to say anything to any of the women entering the clinic the entire day when I normally would offer my "We are here to let you know there is help available" spiel to each and everyone.  I was told later (I hadn't heard this while on the sidewalk) that one of the 2 women shouted out to those of us on the sidewalk, as she walked was walking to the clinic, to not even attempt to speak a single word  (but in more colorful language). Strangely, I don't believe anyone was about to speak with them because all others were praying intently instead.

A few more clients and their escorts entered afterwards. A few of us stood on the public sidewalk directly across from the clinic entrance and continued to pray the rosary.  During this time, one or both of the 2 women aforementioned came outside for short periods to either talk among themselves or on their cellphone. In addition to these women, a young man was also outside, standing on the wheelchair ramp and leaning over the wall, staring explicitly at us and studying the signs surrounding us for well over 45min. Our prayers continued.

As we were still praying, one of the young women unexpectantly came down the steps (it was now midafternoon), approached us, and asked for literature for herself (she said her friend was scheduled with the abortion clinic). We gladly gave her what we had, letting her know that everything could be shared with her friend and that we would help either of them in whatever way we could. Before leaving us, Lorraine, one of our prayer warriors, handed her a graphic brochure that was recently given to her to hand out at her church called "Life or Death", saying "and this is for you."

Our rosary didn't stop as they examined all the literature. Five minutes later, they walked down the stairs smiling over to us. They didn't even go back into the clinic to let them know they were leaving. We again offered our help and our blessings and both said that they were completely fine. It brought tears to my own eyes when Lorraine called out as they were walking back to their car "We will always be here for you, Sweetie."  Possible TWO more lives spared through the power of prayer!!

God continues to show me that His Grace transcends anything we can say to these women. The prayers of those present at the clinic are stronger than any human words of persuasion. I never tire of saying this....if it weren't for those praying for this cause, our words offered to the women will be absolutely meaningless. Hearts must be touched before minds are changed and only God knows what each person needs. Sometimes, like that day, absolutely no words are even necessary to change those hearts. He does it all.

At approximately 4:00, we were startled by a loud commotion. One of the women had come out of the abortion clinic, crying and screaming. Her male escort (the young man who was watching us from the wheelchair ramp for a long length of time) was following her. No one could make out what she was saying. After asking what she needed, the hysterical woman replied "I need money to get this abortion". She then said that she had a 4 yr. old that she had to think of and something about having a medical condition that would kill both her and "it" if she countinued the pregnancy. Nothing could console her. Abruptly, she apologized then ran off across the street and disappeared behind the bank with her escort following her from a distant (that had left their car in the clinic parking lot). The abortion clinic locked their doors shortly after. They were gone even when we left. Another baby had survived another day.

My guess is that the escort (most likely the father) changed his mind about providing the money for the abortion and they had to cancel the appointment which set her off into a frenzy. We could only pray that she was given some time to reconsider aborting her baby and that the father's support would help her choose life.

And to finish off with this tremendous outpouring of graces, Bob our prayer warrior from Pt. Pleasant, was able to speak with one of the abortion clinic workers at length, both when she was outside of the clinic and again while driving home in the car and stopped on the driveway by us. She disclosed that she has had enough and is starting a new job! I am begging prayers for her because her words revealed she is in much need of healing herself. I have found the Society of Centurions, a ministry for ex-abortion providers and staff whose material I hope can be passed on to her.  

This awful business causes nothing but a huge far-reaching wake of emotional, spiritual, and physical destruction everywhere.  

Today we experienced a torrential downpour at the abortuary. The lightning was constant. I couldn't help but admire, from the safety of my car, the 4 retired gentlemen (Mario, George, Bob, and Jim...I feel led to give them an enormous amt. of credit b/c of their edifying sacrifices) who were standing outside, one holding an umbrella, undeterred by the lightning strikes, and the driving rain. Most of them are at the clinic every single day, every single hour that place is taking lives despite weather or other obstacles.

I really feel God rewarded their sacrifice....the entire block of Route 37 where the clinic resides lost electric power. No computers for client registration, no suction machines to vacuum small bodies. 30 minutes later, all of the clients (about 7) walked out. The entire abortion clinic staff followed shortly thereafter. Even if they are rescheduled for an abortion on a later date, they now have additional time to reconsider. A couple of the women leaving took literature. I pray that these women do indeed change their minds and do not come back.

One couple did walk in several minutes after the clients all left (but before the staff did) and when asked to take literature, he responded "it's not like they [those in this abortion clinic] are doing it to 6 month olds" before walking into the building. When he was seen a couple minutes later smoking at the stoop, he was approached with a fetal development brochure. He then started to share his view on why some people should not be having babies and how some children will just grow up perpetuating a bad lifestyle if raised by these same parents. He shared the plight of some child he knows who is being raised by foster parents and is the angriest child he has ever met. During the course of the conversation when challenged on these views, he also stated that adoption is made almost impossible b/c of bureacracy. It was the usual slew of pro-choice arguments. The final question posed to him "so do you think it is better to kill them?" made him walk away without an answer. So many people have this same mindset....there seems to be no real followup (in their own minds) with the point of their arguments when confronted with the realization that they are advocating killing a child rather than have them born and raised in, what they perceive as, less than ideal situations.

I pray that he truly reflects on these disturbing beliefs and is given God's wisdom to see the truth and realizes fully the sanctity of human life.

There was a constant stream of women entering the abortuary today. It was utterly heartwrenching. Only 2 women were willing to take literature. None changed their mind since no one left early.

Bob was able to get literature to one of them as she was outside smoking at the entrance. We saw her read the literature immediately. During the entire morning she had come in and out of the building and it appeared that she was ambivalent about the abortion. But later that morning (after the abortionist had already arrived) she told one of us that she had already taken the [abortion] pill. More disturbing, she also said that she was 21 weeks pregnant. 

This is not the first time that we have seen women entering the clinic that have had a little "belly pouch" indicating a 2nd trimester baby. Although we know for certain they do not perform suction abortions here at this clinic on babies over 14 weeks gestation, we are now uncertain whether they are giving out the abortion pill to kill babies over 14 weeks medically instead of surgically.  

12 women with their escorts entered today (usually indicating an abortion). That could very well indicate 12 babies were murdered here today. Meditating on the Glorious Mysteries, especially Jesus' victory over death in the Resurrection, are a true comfort on days like today when death hangs so heavily over that cursed building.

Oddly, all of us noticed a crow or a raven perched on the roof, right above the entrance, during the entire time the abortions were taking place. None of us missed the obvious symbolism. In addition, when a couple of us were praying in intercession for the babies and those inside in front of the abortuary as the killing was taking place, the temperature seemed to be 10 degrees colder, the winds were gusting 20 mph more, and between the traffic and wind we could barely hear each others' prayers.

It was eerily demonic but the strength of God was even more palpable at that moment.

I pray this isn't a sign of an increase in this killing business for the entire summer.

Two Saturdays ago, the very first clients arriving at the abortion clinic were a young couple who had gotten out of a taxi cab, which was parked as close to the entrance as possible, and literally ran into the doors to avoid us. No one was able to speak even one word with them.

Fortunately, there have been no escorts on Saturdays for a few weeks so we were able to extend help to almost everyone else who entered the clinic. Later that afternoon, I was elated to hear a voice message on my phone that "we had a save".

When I had learned that it was the very couple who had gone out of their way to avoid us that had changed their mind, I was immediately struck by the significance. It was if the Lord was showing us that conversion of hearts and minds is His work, not ours.

One week later, another young Hispanic woman decided that she was not going to abort her baby. Again, she was not approached by any of those standing in witness but instead it was she who freely approached them afterwards to share her news. As she told one of the prayer warriors, "I realized it was wrong." Immediately she was engulfed in congratulations, hugs, monetary gifts, and joy (as was the couple on the previous week). Both were given a ride home because neither had transportation.

It is awe-inspiring to reflect on the enormous consequence of this.... 2 tiny lives may now be born who could well have been killed.  

We can continue to offer our help, support, and information about alternatives and dangers of abortion but it is the power of God working thru the prayers of those quietly standing in presence (or  those who are desire to be with us but because of duty or health can not)  that is doing the most good. I am certain of this. Without prayers, words would fall onto deaf ears and hardened hearts.

It was even more meaningful to hear this Gospel reading during the week:

"Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me." Jn 15:4

Also of note: I was also told that one of the women was asked how the abortion staff reacted when they were informed that she would not be aborting her baby. The father of the baby shook his head and replied sadly, "I guess they just wanted our money." Life seems to hold no joy to those in this awful business. But, thanks to Mario and all the other faithful warriors who show up day after day, these women will always be encountered with joy in their choice of motherhood and life for their babies.

Late last week, a woman stopped by to share the burden she had been carrying alone for decades. Her visit has left an indelible mark on me. The depth of pain caused by regret and feelings of immense guilt over her abortions when she was young was indescribable. Although God's limitless forgiveness and mercy was shared with her, it was her ability to forgive herself that seemed to be the stumbling block to her own peace and reconciliation.

I can't even imagine the pain that these women are going through when finally the light of truth shines in their hearts and then opens their eyes to the mistake in their decision to abort their child.

Abortion is so diabolical. Good people are deceived or pressured and are often making this life-altering decision under extreme duress to do something totally against their nature. This is not a crime perpetrated by people who are filled with hatred or who lust for blood or power. These are people very much like any of us. This is why abortion has to be so destructive to the lives of the surviving family members of the aborted children.....the temptation to despair because of the feelings of guilt has to be great for those who would never consider themselves violent in any other way.

After hearing the stories of these tortured women in the last few weeks, it is more apparent than ever how much those involved directly in abortion are in need of our prayers to be able to fully experience God's embrace of Mercy and Forgiveness and not despair of their guilt. It makes our devotion of Divine Mercy, in this country of legalized abortion, even more crucial.

Presence at the abortion clinic is not only saving lives of babies, preventing mothers from going through excruciating emotional grief and pain, but is also providing us with an opportunity to be an extension of God's love and mercy to  those in need of healing of a past abortion experience.

NO DEATHS OR LIVES OF MOTHERS & FATHERS RUINED LAST SATURDAY.....abortuary closed for business!! This is the 2nd Saturday in 3 weeks that it has been closed. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord.

Only one woman entered the abortuary today, Good Friday, and she was alone. Only one couple entered yesterday and only 3 entered on Tuesday. Mario and I are noticing a very sharp decline in business since last fall and seems to be shrinking by the week. I pray this is the beginning of the end to this evil business here in Toms River. We can only beg God and pray.

We did witness one young couple enter the parking lot but after a few minutes, they drove out of the parking lot and left. Mario and I both are convinced they left because of the larger crowd of witnesses we had today (17 people who came on Good Friday to this modern calvary and were present beneath the cross of Jesus' little ones). 7 people prayed the entire 4 rosaries.

The 2 abortion clinic staff workers again came out again to hold their "Keep Abortion Legal" signs on the sidewalk facing us. Fortunately, absolutely no clients had come for them to escort in to the building (the lone woman was already in the building).

They only stayed outside 20-30 minutes....long enough for them to be offered a job list and for one of them to take the opportunity to admonish me for bringing my kids to the abortion clinic. She made it quite known that she was extremely upset that I had them there. She said children should not be at this place (something about things being too "adult" for them).

After a brief exchange, the job list was offered again to them and the other young woman came over and took it saying "Thank you." (this young woman has never once been contentious...I have a real fondness for her)

A young woman from the Ocean County Community College stopped by briefly to encourage the presence. She had written a pro-life article for the campus newspaper and was asking questions about the abortuary. 

So much happened today.

As the group of us were beginning our afternoon of witness, 2 of the abortion clinic workers came out of the front entrance, down the stairs, and stood directly facing us on the sidewalk holding large "Keep Abortion Legal" signs. It was very surreal.

Although we later realized that they were there to escort any patients from their cars to the entrance of the clinic in order to block any communication with those of us offering help, there was one blessing that resulted in their sidewalk presence....we were able to speak with them.

Many things were discussed including the harm abortion does to women, especially the indescribable emotional suffering that must result when a mother wakes up one day and realizes that she had taken the life her child, and how they are not only participating in taking life but allowing unspeakable pain to be inflicted on those they believe they are helping. During one discussion on abortion, one of the girls replied "I don't have an opinion on this, I just have to feed my family." When asked why then she was holding the abortion sign she said "Because I was told to." She then was asked if she was comfortable working at this place and again repeated "I have mouths to feed." while the other girl said "I am comfortable here." However, when we inquired if they'd accept our help in finding other employment for them, they both quickly replied "Yes. Thank you. " (previously it was asked if they wouldn't rather work in a place that gives life instead of taking life away....which really struck a nerve with the girl who was not comfortable there)

I am now issuing an APB for all pro-lifers to be on the lookout for any job opportunities for "medical assistants", especially if you know of any pro-life doctors who would be more willing to give these young women a chance to get out of this dark environment. They both are willing to work in any medical speciality, not necessarily gynecology. Please email me at jerseyshorelifelink@live.com if you have any info that can be passed to these young women or pray that someone can find more meaningful and life-affirming work for them. I like to think of this as a rescue mission.

Later in the day, we noticed a man carrying small plastic bags half-filled with reddish-orange fluid and the tell-tale bright orange sticker that was immediately recognized as a "BioHazard" label. He was followed to the PNC parking lot where his LabCorp van was parked (he had to have been directed by the clinic staff to park there instead of the abortion clinic's lot to avoid us...we can't think of any other explanation for parking there, esp. since he came out thru front entrance in full view).

When in his van, he was asked what he was carrying in the small bags and he said that he didn't know. He was reminded that he was carrying material from an abortion clinic and that it could very well be the remains of tiny human beings that he had in his hands. Again the line "I am just doing my job." He clearly was not comfortable...in hindsight, it is uncertain whether he had known he was coming from an abortion clinic until that moment. Before leaving he was told that if those were human beings in the bags, they deserved to be buried in a cemetary and not thrown in some waste disposal after his company was done with them. 

I am still uncertain what the normal operating procedure is for the remains of these tiny human beings less than 14 weeks old who die in a suction aspiration abortion. I have read that the body parts are filtered out of the blood through a mesh bag so that they can be identified immediately afterward to determine the completeness of the abortion so that no body parts remain inside the mother to cause infection. It may be that only  the filtered blood is taken to a pathology lab because there have been reports of mesh bags being found in dumpsters with body parts. It is still unfathomable that our society is this callous to human life.

Today also reminded me of the Nuremburg trials when the SS guards were pressed about their cooperation in the Holocaust by repeatedly stating "I was only following orders." (aka "I was told to." "I am only doing my job.")

We all are in desperate need of the strength and courage to stand up for what is right and defend those who are being victimized by others, irregardless of the personal repercussions. I pray that we all will rise to the challenge when it is asked of us to make substantial self-sacrifice for the cause of justice.  

The following was submitted by Rosemary, one of our faithful prayer warriors:

Scream of anguish pierce the heavens, Rachel crying for her children. She can not be comforted because they are no more. The infants in terror try to scream and fight for their lives but they are no match for Herod?s soldiers nor are infants a match for the vacuum that tears them apart in their mother?s womb. The women exit the building in stunned disbelief of the horror at what just happened to their children and to them. They are to hold their grief to their hearts at the death of their children and to pretend and to pretend and to pretend that all is well. They return to school or work or home and pretend that they are just fine.

Where do you go with this kind of horror and pain?

Thanks be to God, no human beings were killed this past Saturday because the abortuary was completely closed.

It's amazing how stark the contrast between days like today when we see young mothers entering the building to empty their  wombs and a day like Saturday when we can somewhat experience what our community was/will be like when this killing/maiming center was/is not operating. On Saturday, there was still a spiritual heaviness in the atmosphere but it was lifted because no lives were being lost.

It is a reminder how wonderful it will be when this community will be completely free of the inflicted suffering perpetrated from American Women's Center. Although, I've never thought about it until now..... no matter what business will operate there in the future,  651 Route 37 West must always remain a lasting memorial for all the many, many tiny lives that were lost there. From the day the first abortion was performed, that building can never be the same again.