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alexandra Posted 11 years, 7 months ago.   Favorite
Hi There,

I have been reading your blogs and I dont actually know what to say to you.

I know its hard to remain positive in prison, but you cant give up hope and you need to fight this with all that you have.

I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and that if I can help you get your story out to the public, let me know, and I will do all that I can do to help you.

My husband has been on death row for 12 years now and we will never give up, he to has been blamed for a crime that he did not do, and yes, we have all the proof.

Just try to get through one day at a time and you will get through this.

If you feel that you would like a friend to talk to then you are welcome to write me, one can never have enough friends,can they?

Just so you know, my name is Alexandra, I am a white female with black hair and green eyes.I am 40 years old. I am a chef and in my spare time I am passionate about karate, I have my black belt and reached up to second dan.

Until I hear from you, know that you are in my thoughts.

Alexandra

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alexandra Posted 11 years, 7 months ago.     1 Favorite
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Hey there, (__________________________)


I had a day off work and thought I would read some blogs from behind the bars.

Can you believe that I have been reading for just over two hours and some of the blogs that I have read are extremely strange!!! I cant even begin to analyse how some peoples mind work.

I know that being in prison takes away a lot of peoples dignity and its hard to adapt to having the basic things that we take for granted being taken away, like electricity, running water in taps and toilets that work, but most of all, walking in the sun and fresh air.

What makes me really mad is that when a person is imprisoned their families seem to write them off and not even bother about them, but at one time they were the head of the house, they lived, loved and laughed, but now due to one being in prison, its like you are no longer alive.

I have seen over the years how prisoners are treated, irrespective of them being found guilty despite them in fact being innocent, and I have seen how some of the men that I become friends with slowly lost hope when their families started giving up on them.

You may wonder why I have said all this but after reading some of the other blogs it really made me appreciate you more and even love you more, if thats at all possible.

Don, I know you are busy fighting for your life, and one day you will be home, but until that time comes, just know that I love you very much and as from today I have started to write our friends and rattle some cages, like I used to.

You may also think I am mad in writing to you here, but I want people to see that you still have a family that care about you, and stand by the choices that you make while you are there and that you are nothing like people portray you to be, in fact you are a real man with real feelings.

More by snail..................


xoxo

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16737earl Posted 11 years, 7 months ago.   Favorite
Begging for money like this from the public? Yeah, I get it yourin prison, been there remember? But you and I both knowhow to make money in prison, keep your butt out of trouble, get your mind right and get a job in industries withou acting like a friggin lunatic. Weve had plenty of talks about getting your shit together, and many others have had the same talks as well with you, havent they? But its the same self pitying manipulative crap youve been spinning ever since you got in prison. Prison sucks, I hated every goddamn day of it, woke up each morning in misery, but I had a choice and so do you to make something out of yourself despite the negative feelings. Your not a victim, grow up and take charge of your life, and quit sending these nauseating blogs out to the public. Grow up.

16737earl Posted 11 years, 7 months ago.   Favorite
Dude, seriously?

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bookman Posted 11 years, 7 months ago.   Favorite
Hi Billy,
Such a nice surprise and what a good way to start the day. Thank you so much for calling. I just read through all your writings that are still available on your blog. Congratulations on your two year sobriety! Quite an accomplishment. You can be proud. Keep it up!
Your translator did not understand your quote about what Jesus said about gay people so he/she just omitted the whole sentence. Too bad. Maybe try again some time. It's such a good response to those who use the Bible to bash us.
I'm doing fine. Not to worry about me. I have such good friends that help/support me when needed. CT and bone scans this Friday to find out what's happening inside. I'll let you know. I think i'm in good hands at the UW Cancer center.
Talk to you later.

Bookman. :o)

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Calhoun25 Posted 11 years, 7 months ago.   Favorite
Thank you so very much for writing! I completed the transcription for your post. The story was very sincere, and I really enjoyed the comparison with Jesus. I hope everyone in the world can learn to love themselves and be proud of their blessed gifts. I also liked how at the end of the story, you alluded to baseball, which was mentioned in the beginning. Keep up the good work! Can't wait until your next post!
--Calhoun25

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JT Posted 11 years, 7 months ago.   Favorite
You will always be their Dad. In the age of the internet, it's so much easier to reach out. Just offer what you can - even if it's just what you say in these posts. When you offer what you can - it's enough - because it's all that you have.

That's love: offering what you have.

Posted on Hello: My Name Should Be Dad by Johnny E. Mahaffey Hello: My Name Should Be Dad
queenmomma Posted 11 years, 7 months ago.   Favorite
I don't see how you can "know" her mom and DADS vices. You have never met her dad and have not seen her mom in 7years. You are listening to a man who when you were out you hated. He has even lost the privilege to have contact with MY children. If you loved these kids so much why did you not attend the custody hearing? Why when the child support came about you quit your job? Their dad has provided them with everything you failed to do. So since you felt you had the right to advise our child (ours meaning mine and my husband) I will have to work harder to see she can't access this site. You gave her bad advice Johnny and as far as i can tell you of all people should not give life tips. If you had listened to people who cared for you for longer than a couple months you could see all of your kids. Also Don't forget who you were when i was your wife. And yes I'm aware of our "boo boos" so there is no need to talk of our past. So if you can't say something nice don't say nothing at all.

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JT Posted 11 years, 7 months ago.   Favorite
Just give them your love 'in the here and now' - even if it isn't what you want (that it's not enough).

Because it IS enough. When you give all that you have, that's love.

j

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moosehat Posted 11 years, 7 months ago.   Favorite
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post.

Many congratulations on your 2 years of sobriety. Best wishes for continued success.

- Lisa

Posted on Pathfinders: Certificate of Sobriety by William McKenzie Pathfinders: Certificate of Sobriety
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