Posted by ayuda on April 20, 2003, at 22:52:18
In reply to I'm sorry for the language!!!, posted by lawrence S. on April 20, 2003, at 22:08:02
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> My family couldn't give me any comfort. When I called my brother from jail and told him I needed $1,600.00 bail to get out or I would be in for 30 days, his reply was: "How can you owe that much money for missing only one week of child support? I don't believe you! There nust be something else your'e in there for. Why don't you just stay there for thirty days?"Lawrence -- don't let your brother's reaction make you feel low. I have a sister who uses me like crazy, but when she called me from jail, I was there with the checkbook and credit cards within a half hour, period. Anyone who would do less is NOT part of your spiritual family.
> I feel like such a looser, a lowlife criminal. I know I'm not a criminal and yet around other people I get vibes from them that they are affraid of me or can tell I've been in jail.
Poo on them -- you are not a lowlife. As I said before, you aren't even responsible for what happened. GOOD people do mistakenly get put in jail.
>I went to church today for Easter service. I felt so evil and out of place.
>No, you were in exactly the RIGHT place at the RIGHT time. Remember, Jesus was crucified because he was seen as a criminal, someone who spoke against corruption and inequality, and had charges trumped up against him. Easter was his triumph of spirit over the evil forces that killed him. If anyone had a right to be in church today, it was you, Lawrence. Besides, if you are Christian, then you know that Jesus died and rose again in 3 days to save the souls of all mankind -- including YOU.
I hope there is enough time left in your day for you to feel redeemed on this Easter holiday.
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