Prison handiwork
by adustyframe ~ November 24th, 2007When I visited Lee last week, I walked past a Christmas tree.
It was full of beautiful ornaments made by the inmates. These were only $2 a piece.
I bought one of each design. I wanted to keep one and share one.
So if you’d like one of these angels, please leave a comment here. I’ll pick a name next weekend. Tell your friends too. The more the merrier.
These ornaments are a reminder to me that these men are so much more than their inmate number and crime. They are men with talents and abilities. Men who have people who dearly love them. Men that are dearly loved by God.
November 24th, 2007 at 11:05 pm
Oh, these are beautiful! Reminded me of the passage:
The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because …He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
I could almost hear the sound of the triumphant trumpet.
Is there any way we can order these?
November 25th, 2007 at 5:58 am
Those are really beautiful. Very intricate handiwork!
November 25th, 2007 at 7:36 am
Those ornaments are lovely and would be great on my tree since I collect angels.
I have a painting that I purchased many years ago in the store at Folsom Prison which, as you probably know, is a max. security facility. I was very young and went there with my sister. I still recall the feelings I had as I looked around that store at all the beautiful things the inmates had made and then looked out the window at that imposing gate that is such a famous image. The juxtaposition was so alarming and incomprehensible to me that I have never forgotten that day. I get so many compliments on that painting and people are shocked when I tell them where I purchased it.
Blessings to you this Thanksgiving weekend. I hope that you are well and the sale went smoothly!
Thank you for sharing JHS.
November 25th, 2007 at 10:32 am
Gorgeous!
November 25th, 2007 at 3:17 pm
Thank you for your reminder. I have such a different perspective on prisoners as a result of your blog. You are doing God’s work.
Thank you, Stephanie.
November 25th, 2007 at 3:20 pm
Judith, if you tell me how many you want, I can see if that many are left on the tree when I go:)
November 25th, 2007 at 8:40 pm
The angels are very pretty. If I won I would give it to my daughter, she loves angels.
November 26th, 2007 at 6:10 am
These are beautiful. What are they made out of? Only $2. That’s a bargain.
November 26th, 2007 at 7:21 am
I would love to be included in this drawing! the ornaments are gorgeous. Ooh….i have to get to work….:(
Have a great day!
November 26th, 2007 at 7:32 am
They’re lovely!! I’ll also show the photo to the girls tonight.
November 26th, 2007 at 6:08 pm
I would love to enter the drawing for one of these beautiful angels, made by beautiful people! Can I purchase some?
Praying for you,
Carla
November 26th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
Those are beautiful ornaments!