Through the Walls

Friday, August 27, 2004


Graduation (Non-Violence Program)


Hello my friends. I hope that you’re all doing great as well as your family. I wish to thank everyone who has left messages and words of support for me. Things like these give me the strength to keep writing this Blog. Once again, thanks so much.

Last weekend was the graduation for the students of the Non-Violence Program. That day, speakers from different organizations, like: The Alternatives to Violence Group, Mothers with Sons in Jail, etc, are invited. Also, the grads may invite their relatives to the ceremony and share some time with them.

Happiness can be seen on the faces of the relatives when their sons, brothers, fathers, nephews, etc..., are called up front to receive their diplomas. They can see that we’re not here wasting our time; we’re trying to get ahead so that when we get our freedom, we can be someone of good.

Many of us who are in here have good families who worry about us and they hurt to see us go through this situation, even if they don’t want to show it in front of us for fear of us getting depressed.

This is all for today. Later.

Sincerely,

Pedrito

Be Strong, And Never Give Up


Remember... there is a deeper strength and an amazing abundance of peace available to you. Draw from this well; call on your faith to uphold you.

You will make it through any difficult time and find joy in life again. Life continues around us, even when our troubles seem to stop time.

There is good in life every day. Take a few minutes to distract yourself from your concerns – long enough to draw strength from a tree or to find pleasure in a bird's song.

Return a smile. Realize that life is a series of levels, cycles of ups and downs – some easy, some challenging. Through it all, we learn; we grow strong in faith; we mature in understanding.

The difficult times are often the best teachers, and there is good to be found in all
situations. Reach for the good. Be strong, and don't ever give up.

(Author: Pamela Owens Renfro)

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