From David Moerschel's notes on 10/27/2023 - Jesup, GA Prison
It pains me that I cannot provide for my wife and children. I worked full-time in September for 23 cents an hour. I just mailed them my entire paycheck for $16.72. It won't make the slightest difference! But it is everything. I am so grateful for those who have helped my wife and children. People have bought groceries, helped around the house, prayed, and given. God has been merciful through their help. The Lord knows we need it.
It is painful not to be able to have my children. When they came for a visit recently, they were so excited to see me. They were climbing on me, hugging and kissing me. I was in heaven! Until the officer took me aside and threatened to get me in big trouble for letting them do that. I ended up sending them home right after for fear the officer would punish me. (They have the power to do a lot of bad things.) It broke my heart. "Don't hug your kids." How can I not?
"Remember my chains." (Colossians 4:18)