Hi Katiecoollady,
That was some post you just made! Of course, I had to go right to two innocents to read about John. What an amazing gift you have given him! What an amazing thing he has done for himself. I pray. I pray a lot. And on August 12th, 6pm Arizona time, I will pray for John's audition. For some reason, I feel confident in my heart that John will be blessed beyond measure. Actually, the chorus will be blessed to have him. I have always heard that if you do what you love, success will follow. if he can do what he loves, maybe a happier life will follow as well. For me, it's so important to be with people who share my interests and it makes me excited to wake up each day knowing there is something I can do that I feel good about. You really struck gold inspiring John this way. And there is something unexplainable about how good exercise makes you feel. I experienced that many years ago. You just feel like you can take on the world. (I can't do it right now for myself because of a back condition but the day is coming.). You are a brilliant writer, mixing insight, wisdom, and humor.
None of us Websleuthers feel bad that you have taken your life back. I know the Alexander's feel your love and ours as well. We tease here and joke but we are aware just how serious all of this is. The killer needs to be locked away. That will come, at some point. Just how much more damage she will try to do to the family remains a mystery, but try she will! We all should pray for their strength and future. And I do for you as well, as I know it must be painful every day.
An idea has come to my mind about a killers sentence. Any killer. Especially this one. You have rightfully pointed out all the resources that CMJA will have available for appeals if she were to receive a death sentence. And how it would drag on....and on. Life in prison is too good when you consider her heinous crime and that she would be able to make friends with other prisoners and perform her Christmas carols and draw her art. Ugh. Sadly this is what happens. They adjust and life isn't so bad.
A third option came to me. I wish the courts could consider it. How about a death row sentence without death and without ANY chance for appeal? I mean literally, locking her up in a cell 24/7 with NO outside contact, no artwork, no mail from the outside, no phone calls. Of course she would go mad. it sounds cruel. But when a person savagely murders someone with premeditation we don't want them in society. Nor do we want to pay for their appeals. Nor do we want to hear how the crazies outside are lining up to be married to them, etc. Fairly close to an eye for an eye, I think. Oh and bread and water for their meals. Let life, or death, take its course. I truly believe also that she was advised to take this route so she can stall. Hopefully, JSS will nix that.
Thank you for your post. Best wishes for your future. Yes, we love, PASA. Glad Katie is doing well. If you hear from Beth, tell her we all miss her. And no worries about Kiefer.....I don't really know why he still has his job. He has no credibility with me.
