Greetings all. We find ourselves at the end of another year with me still sitting here waiting for this journey to complete. For those who don't know, the parole board thought I needed another three years to complete the process, if even that completes it. I have finally come to the conclusion that it will not be over til I walk out the front door of this system. We have had two disappointments before; when I got off death row and we thought I was coming home and when I got reduced from life without parole and was given the chance to go home. But I will not complain about that.
Actually, after what the system did to Anthony Apanovitch, a guy who was on death row with me for over 30 year, I know I got blessed and will not complain. None of these things was newsworthy. Not my case or his.They had actually allowed him to get off death row right after me and go home. He spent over three years out in the free world and then this past month they went and removed him from his home and placed him back on death row. I know I will have problems til the day I walk out this door, but I will not complain. God is good and I just have to stay patient. My day will come. So those are my thoughts for the new year--have patience and don't complain. Do what you know to do and everything will take care of itself.
Since it seems I will be here a bit longer, I have a lot of plans. My record reflects that my parole date is three years away, which opens a door to me that would normally be closed. I can now take all the classes and programs open to those going home. Free of charge. So I will take advantage of it. I just got enrolled in the Photovoltaic Installer course. I will also be taking the Arborist course. Didn't even know what that was til now! I will also do the Edwin's Course. I decided to stay in my art class. We will now be doing ink drawings and I'm looking forward to that. I should be taking the CASA test in order to enroll in Ashland University in February and the Janitorial accreditation program. All this along with the mandatory programs for being in the reintegration program. Yes, I will be busy and looking forward to time flying...
The hope is still that the governor does something, but it's just that--a hope.We will see. In the meantime, I will enjoy life as it flows. I hope God's blessings touch each of your days...Til next time...
Peace to you,
Arthur
