Through the Walls

Friday, June 11, 2004


Violence


Hello, I hope you’re all doing great. Here we have a program called The Non-Violence Outreach Program, which was founded by different inmates, with the objective of helping find other alternatives to the problems we face, instead of resorting to violence. The program is fun and pleasant; it has dynamics, games, talks and many more things. I’m one of the facilitators (teachers), even though I’m a bit self-conscious while addressing other people. But, little by little, I’m doing better. Some other time I will tell you more about the program so that you can appreciate it better, being that they want the program to start in the community. It’s something similar to A.V.P. (Alternative Violence Program) which is already in progress and with much success.

Here’s another short story and it’s about some very important people in our lives.

Later!

That Angel


There’s a story about a child, soon to be born, who asks God:
- “You’re sending me to the world tomorrow. But, how will I live there, being so weak and small?”
- “Among many angels, I chose one who’s waiting for you”, answered God.
- “But here in Heaven, I’m always singing and smiling, and that’s enough for my happiness. Will I be able to do it over there?”
- “That angel will sing to you and will make you smile every day and you will feel very happy with its songs and smiles.”
- “And, how will I understand when they talk to me, if I don’t understand the strange language of Man?”
- “That angel will talk to you and will teach you the sweetest and kindest words that humans have heard.”
- “What will I do when I want to speak with you?”
- “That angel will put your tiny hands together and teach you to pray.”
- “I’ve heard that there are many bad people in the world. Who will defend me?”
- “That angel will defend you with its life.”
- “But I’ll always be sad because I won’t see you anymore, Lord. Without seeing you, I will feel really alone.”
- “That angel will talk to you about me and will teach you the way to come back to my presence”, said God.
In that instant, an immense peace came over Heaven. No earthly voices were heard. The child said softly: “What’s its name, Lord?” and God answered: “That angel is called: Mom”.

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