Response to COVID in Prison – Poem by AIC Guy E ——————————– Prison walls can’t hold me, I have my sword in hand. God raised the warrior in me, to take a mighty stand. – Speaking life into others, when death stalks their lives. Calling on God’s power, He takes […]
by AIC Timothy E This conjures different things for different people. To the prisoner it usually brings to mind that fateful choice or series of choices that led them to prison. Regrets, anger, shame, and no doubt many more emotions rail within as one remembers things. “If only” and “I
Prison Life with COVID – by AIC Timothy E. Forward by Dale Russell Today we continue our stories from inside prison during COVID. What we may not realize is the isolation that is brought on by lockdowns 24/7. Had you considered what mealtime might look like – or taste like?
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LIFE IN PRISON WITH COVID Forward by Dale Russell In our communications with all our AIC (Adult in Custody) contacts, we have asked them to tell us how life is under constant lockdown and COVID restrictions. Many have said it is like being locked in an 8×12 bathroom, 24/7 with
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Forward by Dale Russell We have been blown away and so blessed by our Adults in Custody (AIC) who are willing to share their lives with us. Their sharing demonstrates many things I hope you are noticing. We have seen humbleness, forgiveness, sensitivity and, as in this story, a deep
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Intro by Dale Russell Don’t you just love it when God creates important connections? Such was the case this past fall as we were made aware of a potential blog contributor whom we had not met. To make a long story short, it was one of those friend of a
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It may not seem like much to someone on the outside, but when you are incarcerated, letters are your lifeblood. They keep you going from day to day and bring the voices of those you love right into your head. Often times inmates can hardly wait to get that next
Forward by Dale Russell The past few months Visions of Hope has increased our communications with our AIC (Adult in Custody) contacts and partners. Within those notes and newsletters were requests for COVID related stories of life and discoveries in prison to share with you. I trust this gives us
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Written by one of our Adults in Custody. Thanks Angela!! By Angela K. In any crisis the only control we have is over our attitude. Sometimes I am forced to choose it moment by moment. When I watch the news, I am reminded how egocentric we are as humans. We
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As we continue to ask for material from our prisoner partners to add to this post, various forms are presented. Poetry is a popular submission. Thanks Todd! God’s Missing Flag I have been neatly tucked away, folded and forgotten. I am covered in a layer of dust and not pulled
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