Everybody seems to have bounced back from that nasty bug again and we have been able to enjoy nice weather for being outdoors the past couple of days.
When not outdoors or simply very busy with the twins, I have been keeping an eye on what has been happening in Texas. And I hate that my fears have become truth. They are setting execution dates with a vengence. A few are no surprise as they were stayed while waiting on the Supreme Courts ruling. One really did shock me though: Gregory Wright; September 9th. He has been cleared of the DNA evidence, he passed a polygraph, yet the judge says 'we need more proof'. Yes, apparantly in Texas you need to proof your innocence!
Okay, step by step, we will get there. We will fight to proof this mans innocence. And we will continue to fight to abolish the death penalty even for those who were guilty. Death, is never the answer.
When I was in Texas last, Bobby and I wrote a prayer; it gives me great hope knowing that even under their circumstances, the men continue to find hope!
This is what we pray every morning now:
God hear our prayer
We want to give thanks for an other day given to us
Help us live today in peace and harmony with all around us
And appreciate what we do have more than dwell on what we don’t have
Let us find faith when there is doubt
Show us light in times of darkness
Keep us, and those we love safe from harm
And help us stay true to ourselves
May we look at others with love and compassion
And give them joy
Most of all teach us to understand each other
So we can continue to love and grow!
Amen
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show us the light in times of darkness is a strong line, and I hope it gives him strenght to get through his dark time. Maybe a light will still shine for him?
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