In the Words I like to read there is a request to remember those in prison, as we were in prison along with them. We don’t see any opening for Tjostolv and Joshua to come home for Christmas. The seaman’s priest left them today, on December 21st. Of course we had a hope that the two boys would come out in time for Christmas, but things have moved slow, people are on holiday, and we prepare for another Christmas celebration without them.
Many people think about the two Norwegians in Kisangani. And a lot of people have prayed regularly for our two boys. Churches have prayed for them – something we appreciate a lot. But I would like to request our readers to remember all prisoners everywhere in the world this Christmas period. Many in prison are guilty, but many are also innocent. In many countries children are imprisoned as well. There are criminal prisoners, political prisoners, prisoners of conscience of different kinds, and prisoners who are incarcerated because of their faith. Regarding Christians one assumes that 200 millions are stalked because of their believes, but also people of other religions are stalked in some countries, and can end up in prison. Many of the prisoners are subjected to abuse and torture, and the Bible says that we have to remember the ones who are abused – because as humans we all know what it’s like to have a body and understands at least some of the suffering that’s involved in abuse like this.
Then I wish all of you a blessed Christmas celebration wherever you are. And thank every one of you for all the support in different ways in the twelve months behind us in 2010.
Kari Hilde French, December 21st 2010
