Justice for Jessica?

Yesterday John Couey was found guilty of murdering Jessica Lunsford. Most of you probably remember the case....he was a pervert that had been released from the system when he should never have been out on the street in the first place. If you do not recall...basically he entered the home where Jessica lived and kidnapped her in the night..."allowing" her to bring along a new stuffed animal. (His compassion just warms your heart doesn't it?) He took her across the street and into the place he was living (a trailer that belonged, I believe, to his sister) and kept Jessica in the closet of his room for a few days while subjecting her to rape at his pleasure. He even reported that he 'allowed' her to look out the window of the room to view the many people that were in the neighborhood looking for her once it was discovered she was missing. (Once again...whatta man!) There was evidence that he fed her a burger but she unfortunately had to use the closet floor as a bathroom...yet again more of his goodness. Ultimately he decided she had to die BUT he once again managed to show the goodness in his heart by ALLOWING her to take her stuffed animal into the garbage bag he placed her in to bury her alive in the back yard. There was evidence of how she had tried to pry her way out of the bag after she was buried. If this doesn't make you sick and break your heart, nothing can.
There is no justice on Earth for what this man did to this child. Each time I look at the photos of her, all I can see is the face of my daughter, Cecily, who was born the same year as Jessica. The jury has yet to hand down his punishment but we all know that execution is really too good for him. Like I've said, there isn't a punishment we can dish out that will ever feel like justice. Most of us know that the next life offers a different story when it comes to that issue though.
God bless the family of Jessica. I pray that they find some comfort in knowing that nothing was hidden from God when John Couey decided to do the things he did to this child. I pray that they will find rest and peace in knowing that even though they want her here, she is at peace and finally truly safe where she is now.

Toxic

I'm ON it! I started a series of detox programs (yeah, I needed a bunch) and to be honest....I feel horrible today. I think this is to be the worst day. I decided to come off various medications No and I don't mean meth and crack) that I think are causing me to feel worse than they are worth. We'll see about that.

The other good news...now is the time I am on a diet. (Okay it's not that great to starve and deny yourself but I'm looking forward to my clothes looking good on me in the summer.) I think I have to wait a week seriously before I can begin a serious exercise program though. I've decided to award myself each week that I truly hang tough..and I mean, STICK to the diet completely. Seems like with age, I've started to allow myself to believe going at something with my whole heart is less important. What's up with that??? I'll tell you what will stay up with that attitude....my WEIGHT. Wish me luck.

I've also finally bound myself to some serious resolutions and sticking by them. They may not involve anything major but at least there is something to be said for me sticking to any thing in a serious way and doing the "follow thru" with it all. I've become too lazy and lax when it comes to taking care of the small things and they build up and annoy me over time.

Wish me luck. I'll report back when I can.

Good Health To You All

I'm not missing so much as sleeping. I've got the flu. I thought this kind of thing was over by the end of February...especially south of the Mason Dixon Line but I guess I was wrong. In a house full of children here, though, I seem to either be the only one that is going to get this or I'm the first in a line of many. I'm crossing my fingers for the former.

I can't write much because it's just too nasty to sit here and try to stay awake. I'm on serious medications like "Thera Flu" and "Nyquil" (not combined, honest!) and both tend to put me out for hours. I'm doing all of the right things like forcing fluids, eating chicken soup, and sleeping as much as possible. I'm sure this will pass. AND even though I'm a nurse...I'm not a terrible patient like I've heard we are supposed to be. I'm never a bad patient. Honest! So I'll write more when I'm not contagious. Here's wishing all that they stay healthy!

Raining in and out

I called these my "blahhgs" and today that name fits perfectly. The weather is nasty outside and I feel like it's raining inside as well. I had a lot on my mind and couldn't sleep well last night. I expect my day will reflect my lack of sleep, but who knows, maybe not.

I'm enjoying my continuous attempts to understand liberal thought so that I can not be called narrow minded. I've taken to asking many questions and challenging "conservatives" with rhetoric that seems to put them on guard. (Or in some cases, just makes them laugh and think I'm narrow minded.)

My question for today: Why do conservatives hate gay people? Why do they simply not want them to be happy and to have sex within the boundaries of a marriage? Why are they trying to force gay people to never live happily ever after?

Sure, it's a sharp way to ask the question....it's even a caustic way to ask the question that I really want to know which is give me your thought out stand on why you are against allowing gays to be legally married? I will continue to post this question until I get some responses and then I will throw them together and try to see if they stand up to my next round of questions. If they do, then I need to take it all back to those liberals that hate normal society and want to see the destruction of the American family. :) That's how it works.

Have a great weekend. :)

Let the fun begin

It's time for the fun that always comes with presidential elections though I'm surprised it has started this early. Yes, Hillary and Obama are offering us the chance to sit back and enjoy a good battle between the two of them. (Okay it's not that good yet but I have high hopes.) I truly hope that they don't kiss and make up too quickly because I'm enjoying this more than I should. I can't wait until "America's Mayor" has to defend himself against whatever other Republican nominees come up with. It's just too much fun to watch politicians tear up their own.

Sent to make us stronger

Many of you know that I lost my brother David to cancer over the weekend and I do appreciate the comfort you all have offered during this time. I don't yet have a photo of David to post but this photo is of his Son, David the 2nd. I repeat that I feel blessed that I had toward the end some time to spend with David. I feel an empty place in me when I keep realizing I can't call him or give him a hug when I want to. Everyone keep his children and wife in your prayers because I know they are the ones that are hurting most right now. I have comfort that I will see David again some day. Thank the Lord for the beauty of His grace.