Jackson was a trooper last year and participated even more wholeheartedly this year by walking himself. ("Marching.") He was in awe of the crowds, the drums, the chants and of course...the doggies. We brought the stroller along, just in case, but our kid is SO not a stroller kid anymore so he never sat in it.
Dan placed a sign on the stroller instead which read "NOT ONE MORE DEATH." This ended up being quite a sobering message. Many photographers wanted to capture the image of an empty stroller pleading for the killing to stop.
There was a large contingency from our church present at the march - it was awesome to look around and see so many familiar and friendly faces.
There was also a huge presence from Military Families Speak Out this year and I have to say, that was probably the most moving part of the march for me. A small girl held a handmade sign reading "bring my uncle home" with his photo and peace signs all over it. I hope we do get him - and all of the other strong men and women who are serving in Iraq instead of at home with their families - home soon.The bus ride home got a bit sleepy for Jackson, since the march was directly during nap time. He conked out in a major way and eventually did allow us to put him in the stroller for the walk home from the bus stop. He had just walked a little over a mile on his own during the march and a good half-mile with his Dad earlier in the day in the neighborhood. Very sleepy boy, indeed.
_____________________________*Dammit. I said the same thing last year...that I hoped that we wouldn't have to march on the 5th anniversary. That I hoped that we could all stay home...everyone...everywhere...safe and sound. Dammit. Vote, people. McCain would keep us in for another 100 years. We won't be around to march that long and I don't want to pass this burden on to my children. We need to end it...now.
9 comments:
I'm with ya. No more war. It is insane.
Love reading your blog, love your Love Fridays, love reading about Jackson and the new baby to be.
Clare
Hey, that's my Mom above! How cool!
I just wanted to say thanks from a Military family.
The sign that says "Who Would Jesus Waterboard" is great!!!
I so admire you for sharing your passion for what is right with your child. Hold your head up high!
I think it's great that you guys marched today. We were hoping you would all march by the store so we could come out and cheer for you.
Hear, hear!
Get out and vote, everyone!
*sigh* Yeah, here's hoping that there won't have to be a 6th march... :(
It's wonderful to have like-minded, clear-headed, good-hearted people an internet address away. Thanks for all the ways you're creating revolution in the world--from blogposts, to marching, to loving your family. =)
As a military spouse and former member myself, I must say that I couldn't agree more with wanting to bring our troops all home safely and for taking care of them when they get here. This type of protest doesn't bother me, but out here there were some people accusing soldiers of war-crimes and of being invaders. IMO these folks need to be protesting the against the powers who sent the soldiers and airmen there rather than the military members themselves. Can't wait until 01-20-2009! Whoo hoo!
Jackson is getting HUGE!
Hope to see our tropps home as well and look forward to helping vote in a way that I believe will help secure that outcome, among other important issues at hand!
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