A decision soon from the court

An update from the court tells us that a decision for Brandon's appeal should be returned by the end of January. We are hopeful and terrified while we work hard to focus on what we do want instead of what we don't.

Thank you everyone - friends, family, supporters - all of you who have touched base to say that you are thinking of Brandon and praying for his release. This time of year is hard. In prison there is nothing special to mark the day. The food is as bad as always and there are no celebrations. Brandon loves to receive mail and still, for so many years, he has received cards saying, "maybe this will be your year." Their delivery becomes a marker for another year's passing even while the loving messages support him.

In spite of that, Brandon works to use his time and prepare himself for freedom. It will come. It must. He sends love and thanks and holiday wishes to all who read this and so do we.

Merry Christmas,
Janice and Gene Hein