Jennifer, somehow your blog post got deleted. If you would like me to post it, please resend it. I would like to address Jennifer's concern that regardless of the courts directions, occupations are considered by jurors. As an ex-stripper, Jennifer you should be very offended by Mr. Richard A. Svobodny, the Alaska Atty. General's actions after Mechele's verdict. (see Colin's post "Appeal Update." He sent an email out congradulating his collegues , which included the quote, "Exotic dancers across Alaska are shivering with fear with the conviction of Mechele Linehan." What a perfect example of the direction Mechele's trial went.

THANKS!

I have received several emails asking what books to send Mechele. Check out the link to Amazon.com to the left of the blog. If you are unsure, feel free to email me (msylady@yahoo.com) to ask any questions about what she can and cannot receive . Obviously 48 hrs does not have much to air in their archieves. Seems they have repeated Mechele's segment Sunday night. I have gotten several emails and post to this blog showing support for our Mechele. We continue to offer our thanks and gratitude for your concern and support. We are anticipating oral arguments sometimes in November and as soon as I know more I will share it with you. For anyone out their who has sent a negative response to this blog, I can only reply that this blog, as the title indicates is a very positive place where our friends, family and supporters can keep updated and share our thoughts and concerns. No negative, insulting remarks will be posted on this site.

Sandy

Happy Birthday Mechele!

Thanks, Mary for reminding everyone that Oct. 12th is Mechele's birthday! She does have writing material and a limited amount of books. Anything sent to her will be held until she gets out of solitary confinement. For any of you who know her, this is terribly hard on her. She loves people and not being able to be around them is very depressing . But I got a letter from her Friday and she is trying very hard to be positive. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers!

Hugs to everyone!
Sandy

Monie and Steve, still having problems posting your comments...Steve, try totally resending it...I keep getting a message that it had already been deleted. Please try again, thanks!

To Monie and Steve,
Please resend your posts! In transferring them from my phone to the blog I somehow lost them!! I am not computer savy obviously! Please send them back and I will make sure they are posted!!
Sandy

Hi to everyone!

Thanks to all who have personally emailed me regarding the letter writing campaign that I posted about previously. After discussing our options, we have deceided that we should wait until after our appeal has been granted. The main reason behind this is the fact that the three judge panel are ONLY going to consider the points as outlined in the appeal. Thus, it would be to no avail to address other issues to these judges. Hopefully we will have a date soon for oral arguments. Please keep Mechele in your prayers as we wait patiently (!) for this process to occur! I welcome any emails that you want to send. Thanks again for the outpouring of love and support!
Sandy

Visit with Mechele

Hi to all! I just returned from a two week stay in Olympia. We flew to Alaska for three days and had a very positive, much needed visit with Mechele. She wanted me to express her gratitude to all of you who continue to support her and follow her story. She also wanted me to thank all of you who have been so generous with your letters, books, and checks. This ordeal has been both a financial as well as emotional draining experience. Our thanks to all of you who have helped ease our burdens. As you may know, the appeal is in the final stages. We are awaiting oral arguments, which we are told will take place sometime in September or October. Mechele and I discussed at great length how we no longer trust the media to portray our side of this case. Therefore, we are taking some measures tell our side of the story ourselves. We do not want the media to be allowed to run rampant with lies, untruths and misrepresentations of the facts as they have done in the past. This time we will go public, but on our terms. We also feel that we should begin a "Free Mechele" campaign. We would like to kick this off with a letter writing campaign to the three judges who comprise the appeal court, as well as letters to the prosecution. I am hoping to have this aspect complete and ready to put into action within the next two weeks. I would really appreciate any suggestions, comments or ideas that any of you may have to make this a successful project. We really need the support of residents of Alaska, as these judges work for you, the taxpayers of the state. If anyone is uncomfortable replying directly on this blog, please feel free to email me direct at msylady@yahoo.com. Your imput will be greatly appreciated. Believe me, your support and concern has made a big impact on Mechele and our family. We can make a difference! We can add to the attorneys appeal to "Bring Mechele Home!" I look forward to hearing from each and every one of you!

Sincerely,
Sandy (Mechele's mom)