“Wear comfortable shoes, wear layers to stay warm and keep hydrated. Never pass up an opportunity to use a toilet. Don’t rely on your cell phones. Don’t offer personal information to anyone. Create a meet-up plan if you get separated. Use a sharpie to write important information on your forearm (especially helpful on children). See something? Say something to a peace ambassador or volunteer.”
I’m leaving my kiddos at home with their dad, who is slightly reluctant, but willing. They have to stay safe and clean the house for a birthday party we’re hosting on Saturday afternoon. I am slightly terrified about going to the march, but also feel that I must go.The March on Colorado site has a beautifully written mission statement that captures all the reasons that this is important. A friend said he had always believed that we were moving forward as a nation, however slowly, and now feels that is under threat. That is why we have to stand together now, show our strength and solidarity, so that we are ready to advocate, to stand up, to defend our children, our neighbors, our friends, our home.
I am marching for decency, kindness and respect and against bullying, hatred, ignorance and fear. I am marching for myself, my family, my neighbors and everyone who calls the USA home, wherever they may have come from. I am marching to stand up for the defenseless, especially for children who need to know that they matter and that we will keep them safe.
My 6 year old son resolved to write letters when he heard about the election. He was sad the day he learned that Hilary had lost and decided to write to her, to congratulate her on her efforts and wish her well. He also wanted to write to Obama and thank him for his good work as president. And to Trump, to tell him to be careful with his words. That is why I have to march, and stand together with others who want to protect their children, themselves, and the ordinary people of this country.
We stand in solidarity to fortify ourselves in the face of the uncertainty that lies ahead.
UNsuper 