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Penfist's avatar

Thoughtful, as per usual for you Mark.

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Steve Harvester's avatar

My son Dan is in training for his first job after law school. He will be representing defendants who can’t afford a lawyer. Hampden County Lawyers for Justice told Dan, “when somebody is having absolutely the worst day of their life, you will be standing beside them.” It’s a heartening thought.

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Mark VanLaeys's avatar

Yes, that it is. One of my subscribers , a prison chaplain , was saying that she had been caring for a man dealing with a likely execution, in the near future. She took some comfort in both the relationship she'd gotten to develop with him and the ongoing compassion and love that both she and your son can provide to people in their darkest moment.

Thanks Steve for another perspective on this important issue.

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Priscilla Merrill's avatar

Loved this one! I am so appreciative of your work with vets. This was a great followup to a new endeavor for me. Laughing yoga. Try it! https://youtu.be/tVZtQAjQJP8

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Mark VanLaeys's avatar

Thanks for your support , but I think I'll pass on the yoga. Does that mean your leg is much better?

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Priscilla Merrill's avatar

Much better yet a ways to go. Full weight bearing with limp, brace and walking poles so won’t run any races and limited to no more than 1/2 mi per day but progress. Empathizing with Emily as the first weeks tested every ounce of patience!

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Mark VanLaeys's avatar

Good to hear and Thanks, I will pass it on

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Melissa Bowers's avatar

Love this! I'm currently serving a death row inmate who will soon be executed for what he did on what had been his worst day. I think his worst day is coming up. I am grateful for all of the best days in between where he is being supported, affirmed, loved, and place firmly in the center of a community of people who care deeply about him

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Mark VanLaeys's avatar

So tragic on so many levels - I am so sorry. Feeling loved and supported at least will help with the terrible loneliness he would otherwise feel though it is admittedly of minimal solice.

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