tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post4298720793134076850..comments2023-10-30T09:31:00.839-04:00Comments on My Voice, My View: Worn downseptembermomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-67211969436116031332011-03-10T13:06:09.632-05:002011-03-10T13:06:09.632-05:00Thank you very much for you fantastic visit and th...Thank you very much for you fantastic visit and the wonderful comments you made, It makes it all worth while so thanks once again and I hope your life soon gets back on an even keel after your Jury service.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-61210243776352893282011-03-10T02:16:52.657-05:002011-03-10T02:16:52.657-05:00Gosh, what an experience Kelly. I don't think ...Gosh, what an experience Kelly. I don't think jury duty is something I could do - like you, I'd get too emotionally involved and it woudl be too draining. But you did you best for the victim and his family, and those two men made their choices and must live with it.<br /><br />Have you seen the movie "Twelve Angry Men" with Gregory Peck? It's an old one about jury duty - a fascinating insight into perception and psychology. If you can find it, watch it! It might help you come to terms with this traumatic experience.<br /><br />(((BIG HUGS)))<br /><a href="http://judycroome.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Judy (South Africa)</a>Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-8298069897820597542011-03-09T12:19:39.213-05:002011-03-09T12:19:39.213-05:00You did what you were meant to do. You fought for ...You did what you were meant to do. You fought for justice and what was/is legally and morally right. We can not control another human being. All we can do is let our thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and reasoning known. You may not have been able to sway their decision (one they have to live with for the rest of their lives) but you made your voice heard. They had no choice but to hear... even if you feel they did not... they did... know that what you said was heard at some level by everyone... telling your Truth is all you can do... the rest is out of your control. You can not control another, only yourself and your actions/re-actions. You have choices now that this experience has given you... Be that voice for victims... be that voice for yourself and others... Be that voice that may seem to sit in silence but works on the spirit and souls of others... Spread your Light... let it shine... as you did in that jury room and as you are here... Change can happen... one person at a time... <br />You planted seeds that can never be taken away... some day in their journey, your words will come back and they will be glad they heard them. <br />Blessings to you and yours. Be good to yourself today and always. <br />Love and Light,<br />Nina PNinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603112009407252993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-68738165230363262182011-03-09T10:34:52.363-05:002011-03-09T10:34:52.363-05:00I'm sorry to know about this frustrating exper...I'm sorry to know about this frustrating experience. I hope that the case will be resolved the next time, and most especially that it will be resolved how YOU see fitting.Charlotte (Life's a Charm!)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14262387691577841584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-3415875065691013922011-03-08T17:43:57.663-05:002011-03-08T17:43:57.663-05:00I can't imagine the intensity of such an exper...I can't imagine the intensity of such an experience. But congratulations to you for standing strong and holding to your convictions. And for trying to see that justice is done! Even though it didn't turn out as you hoped (and as it should have), take comfort knowing you did all you can do.<br /><br />Juries are the LAST stand we have for our freedoms and for the defense of of our Christian values in the public domain. Thanks for standing up for them.<br /><br />WarrenWarren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-47284218851410686242011-03-08T15:45:35.372-05:002011-03-08T15:45:35.372-05:00Thinking of you and sending warm spring thoughts w...Thinking of you and sending warm spring thoughts with hugs your way....Cynthia L. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13626090956828108370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-12131961341273430782011-03-08T14:12:38.891-05:002011-03-08T14:12:38.891-05:00This is why I never ever want a jury trial. I am s...This is why I never ever want a jury trial. I am so sorry the experience left you spent. I hope you take some time to regroup.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08700057904506855793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-37807067161946917022011-03-07T19:36:29.672-05:002011-03-07T19:36:29.672-05:00Wow, this sounds like it has taken a lot out of yo...Wow, this sounds like it has taken a lot out of you. I am agreeing with you that justice prevails and that you have peace no matter what...blessings my friend. ;)Gerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355005063119095095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-68888727050108293812011-03-07T10:25:30.981-05:002011-03-07T10:25:30.981-05:00I commend you for fighting the good fight. Sounds ...I commend you for fighting the good fight. Sounds like a draining ordeal, you poor thing. Hopefully the next jury will see the light unanimously. You obviously care deeply about justice; sadly, there aren't many left who care enough to put their heart and soul into it. Be very proud.Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-20058109822085604602011-03-07T09:20:53.534-05:002011-03-07T09:20:53.534-05:00You should be proud of yourself,, I am. I worry a...You should be proud of yourself,, I am. I worry about our society in the fact that it seems some folks do not believe in following the law (rules), but we must continue to fight for what is right. good job,,,glnrozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922837344762102334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-69044442853141756882011-03-07T09:20:52.317-05:002011-03-07T09:20:52.317-05:00You should be proud of yourself,, I am. I worry a...You should be proud of yourself,, I am. I worry about our society in the fact that it seems some folks do not believe in following the law (rules), but we must continue to fight for what is right. good job,,,glnrozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922837344762102334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-16071864984545758762011-03-07T07:07:28.685-05:002011-03-07T07:07:28.685-05:00Jury duty is not easy to cope with at the best of ...Jury duty is not easy to cope with at the best of times but to have stubborn jurors on board makes it even worse. I wondered if a majority verdict would have been possible. But it's out of your hands now, your main priority is to rest your mind, concentrate on your family and be thankful that you have a normal one that will help pull you back to reality. Lots of Hugs for a brave girl xoValeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-21163932453339364452011-03-07T05:43:02.425-05:002011-03-07T05:43:02.425-05:00While "this has been a spiritually, physicall...While "this has been a spiritually, physically and emotionally exhausting experience" Kelly, am sure something will take root within, given also the good wishes of friends.Rajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17658120584493661588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-42683523925193088942011-03-06T22:12:16.432-05:002011-03-06T22:12:16.432-05:00I am sorry to hear that you are going through. I l...I am sorry to hear that you are going through. I look forward to reading your wonderful writing and your amazing personality. God bless you Septembermom and I wish you happiness and peace.The Write Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333258283404241827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-36700277271342574462011-03-06T19:52:42.654-05:002011-03-06T19:52:42.654-05:00No man ever escapes justice. Don't leave God o...No man ever escapes justice. Don't leave God out. Justice will come. Even in court we don't always get the full picture. Trust God with the whole thing and pray for a return to peace.<br /><br />May the Lord bless you and give you peace.Analisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572966946453192369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-33874230616704377442011-03-06T19:37:07.301-05:002011-03-06T19:37:07.301-05:00Thank you so much for your service to the communit...Thank you so much for your service to the community, regardless of the outcome.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-74824302834470195902011-03-06T19:32:14.596-05:002011-03-06T19:32:14.596-05:00I'm so proud of your for speaking your mind an...I'm so proud of your for speaking your mind and standing up for what is right and what you believe in. I'm so sorry that you had to serve with such ignorant, close-minded people and that all your time and hard work led to a mistrial. This has got to be frustrating and emotionally taxing.<br /><br />However, it makes me feel good about the jury system in some ways that you and many of your fellow jurors were so committed and involved to the process. I hope you can work through your emotions related to this and put them behind you and go on. It sounds just brutal. Hugs to you.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-77336354733636892882011-03-06T18:50:11.474-05:002011-03-06T18:50:11.474-05:00I'm sorry you had to go through this and have ...I'm sorry you had to go through this and have it end in this way. Good for you for refusing to give in though.<br />Hope you have been able to relax a bit this weekend.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-59240299584299604732011-03-06T18:31:11.789-05:002011-03-06T18:31:11.789-05:00What an experience! So sad! If you haven't alr...What an experience! So sad! If you haven't already and when you are feeling better you should watch 12 Angry Men. It is an old black and white about a jury.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-38311090895902388852011-03-06T17:17:18.143-05:002011-03-06T17:17:18.143-05:00What a horrible, hard place to be...I'm sorry ...What a horrible, hard place to be...I'm sorry that they wouldn't listen....I applaud your efforts and am sending you cheer and hope...ARKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13256471462996302348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-53013204551377210972011-03-06T17:16:59.571-05:002011-03-06T17:16:59.571-05:00Oh my goodness, all that hard work and no resoluti...Oh my goodness, all that hard work and no resolution. Frustrating for you and the victim's family, I'm sure.<br /><br />I am proud of your service.<br /><br />My mom served on a very high profile case in our state a few years back. She mentioned how emotionally taxing it was but it did not involve anyone's life. I am glad she was spared from that.<br /><br />Well, at least you get a break from it for a couple of years, right.<br /><br />Glad you're back.T Rex Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581711492269619311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-10233352482914452072011-03-06T16:39:57.999-05:002011-03-06T16:39:57.999-05:00all things happen for a reason. You will come thr...all things happen for a reason. You will come through this my friend and be stronger.kisatrtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831014017505568022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-72562069908413425652011-03-06T15:39:00.914-05:002011-03-06T15:39:00.914-05:00You came through the four weeks with flying colour...You came through the four weeks with flying colours. Try and distance yourself from it , hard though that will be, My late husband did jury service and he was exhausted afterwards.<br />Relax and take care.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-13278206569420409812011-03-06T14:19:19.497-05:002011-03-06T14:19:19.497-05:00Kelly,
I hope the time with your family and follow...Kelly,<br />I hope the time with your family and following your regular routine has brought some peace back into your life. You did what you could for justice, now you have to trust that the universe will resolve the issue. It really does all work out in the end. You can be proud that you did your job.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-72288831941082279412011-03-06T14:11:05.403-05:002011-03-06T14:11:05.403-05:00What you have written gives a very clear picture o...What you have written gives a very clear picture of the frustration you've had during your jury service. Like Herb of Grace, I had no idea how difficult it is to be involved in such an important case.<br />It sounded as if they needed just two more people like you for justice to have been done.<br />You did your best and that will have been considerable...so hold your head high Kelly and be thankful you are not of the nature of the two men.<br /><br />Welcome back, we've missed you.Ken Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659672111856249878noreply@blogger.com