"Do not worry about anything; instead, pray about everything."
Philippians 4:6a NLT
We're now in our seventh day of the walkout by New York State's prison guards...
Philippians 4:6a NLT
We're now in our seventh day of the walkout by New York State's prison guards...
But not all of them have walked out. Some are still here at the facility where they have soldiers from the State's National Guard here to provide manpower, and to assist where needed. However, the soldiers look lost. They've no clue as to what to do. Obviously, nothing has prepared them for this.
I have already spoken to a handful of them as they make their rounds, walking along the tiers in my cell block to check up on us. Some of these soldiers look to be in their early twenties. While others are in their late twenties, and up to even their thirties and forties. The youngest ones appear to be the friendliest.
Nevertheless, it's so strange seeing men and women wearing camouflage fatigues as opposed to the normal routine of seeing correction officers in their standard blue uniforms. I was also surprised to see the number of women who were in the Guard. I definitely respect all who serve, as I was in the military as well.
All said, the lockdown is a hassle in that I cannot go to my work assignment in the chapel or have any visitors from the outside. And our Bible studies are also on hold. Neither can I go to the outdoor recreation yards, and so much more.
But the big question I have on this Sunday morning is, will the prison's administration allow us to have our worship service this afternoon? We're awaiting word on this. We always have our main service in the prison's chapel from one o'clock until 3:30. With the lockdown in place, it's doubtful. But I'm praying for a miracle.
D.B.
I have already spoken to a handful of them as they make their rounds, walking along the tiers in my cell block to check up on us. Some of these soldiers look to be in their early twenties. While others are in their late twenties, and up to even their thirties and forties. The youngest ones appear to be the friendliest.
Nevertheless, it's so strange seeing men and women wearing camouflage fatigues as opposed to the normal routine of seeing correction officers in their standard blue uniforms. I was also surprised to see the number of women who were in the Guard. I definitely respect all who serve, as I was in the military as well.
All said, the lockdown is a hassle in that I cannot go to my work assignment in the chapel or have any visitors from the outside. And our Bible studies are also on hold. Neither can I go to the outdoor recreation yards, and so much more.
But the big question I have on this Sunday morning is, will the prison's administration allow us to have our worship service this afternoon? We're awaiting word on this. We always have our main service in the prison's chapel from one o'clock until 3:30. With the lockdown in place, it's doubtful. But I'm praying for a miracle.
D.B.