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Mar 2nd, 2009
"He is Ready to Help" – Letter from Randi
I received this post from Randi about a week ago. I will conclude with an update (talked with Randi on the phone yesterday). Thanks – Shauna
2/12/2009
On Tuesday, the whole women’s dorm was transferred to another facility so that they can repaint our dorm. We are all settled in now over at Livingston Parish. I was excited about our little “road trip” at first – and there are...
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Feb 14th, 2009
Jericho Walk
“See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands…March around the city once with all your armed men. Do this for 6 days…On the 7th day, march around the city 7 times…have all the people give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the people will go up, every man straight in.”Joshua 6:2-5We are doing our own Jericho walk in the dorm. Everyone who wanted to participate...
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Jan 17th, 2009
Answering Questions: Chronic Pain
I am very fortunate because I do not have chronic pain. (Thank You, Lord!) But, as a massage therapist, I do have the opportunity to work with some of the ladies who do suffer on a daily basis.The medical system at this place is a joke. They usually tell us that we are eating too much salt when someone is in pain. They do not give out pain medication unless you have a court ordered prescription. We can buy...
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Jan 17th, 2009
January 9th, 2009 – Letter from Randi
God came back! Hallelujah! It just makes me so excited, gives me so much joy when He makes His presence known. The dorm has been on edge…but now there is peace.
God has a way of making everything fall into place for His glory! Tonight we started a new Bible Study/Prayer group. I have been praying that He will help me keep it going – because most of the women that used to do it have gone home.
I...
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Dec 8th, 2008
Praise God
Today is Thursday, December 4th. I want to thank everyone who has been reading our blogs. Sorry there haven’t been as many letters as before.
But God is still here in this place! Every day! And we are on FIRE! Every day!
We get confirmations from Him through His Word all the time. And prayers are being answered. We started praying in groups. Our little corner prays together every day. And let...
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Dec 1st, 2008
Children of God
I think I have finally figured out the motives behind putting adults in jail.
You see, I used to think that jail was just somewhere they throw a bunch of criminals so that they can learn how to be better criminals. As my ex-boyfriend once said while he was in jail, “If I only knew then, what I know now….we could have done….”
But that is far from the case here. This place brings out...
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Nov 11th, 2008
Letter from Randi
Oh, I am so homesick!
I am tired of being in jail.
Today is my best friend’s birthday – Happy Birthday Mo…I wish I was there to celebrate with you!
I found out that my really good friend Krissy is having a baby! Oh, how I wish I could be there to help her with that too! And Shauna has a birthday coming (I SURE DO, PEOPLE!). My dad’s birthday just passed. My cousin got married. My...
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Oct 29th, 2008
My Big Ole Tough Life
Preface: A few weeks ago, I asked Randi to evaluate her life right now. Examine some of the “apparent” bad stuff – and dive in a little deeper to see what “good” is associated with those “bad” things. Here is what she had to say:
1. I am in jail, at the age of 26.
GOOD: If I weren’t in jail, I would still be out on the streets doing and selling drugs. I would...
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Oct 20th, 2008
Decide: by Randi Spearman
“Decide to be better not bitter.Decide to worship not worry.Decide to enjoy not to endure.”-Dino RizzoHealing Place Church
I have finally decided to get comfortable with jail – because I feel like that is what I am supposed to do right now. I am getting used to the routine and I am realizing that this is it. Same thing every single day.
I could be bitter about jail – or I can use this...
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Oct 14th, 2008
Court Date Change
Randi had a Hearing scheduled for this week – but the date has been changed to December 10th.
We believe that God has many more women headed in Randi’s direction at WBRCC – and He needs her there right now. This also allows her new lawyer to be fully prepared for her hearing.
That being said, it is still disheartening at times to realize again and again that we have no control over any of...
In July 2008, my younger sister, Randi Spearman, was incarcerated in Baton Rouge, LA. This website brings you a story of hope. You will hear from Randi and other women & men in the prison system.
Randi is living a freedom unlike she ever did outside of that prison. I hope you take this walk with us and keep an open heart. These women are precious gifts from God and I hope that their life stories can impact you like they have me.
