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Aside from mentioning his old gang, “Black and White”, the sack of sh-t didn’t even mention his victims. The only reference to why the State of Texas is going to exterminate his life is phrased as an “adolescent choice”.

Humanity has always pretended that if we were to imprison the boundless existent of life, then we could understand this enigmatic universe that gives birth to our existence. By not acknowledging this unlimited existence of universal path, we fail to receive the rewards that has been extended to us. There will be many times that we may not get those things that we desire the most, yet in all of the misunderstood perceptions, we have the possibility of hope that allows us to rise and face the challenges that is offered to us.

Hi people of the world. A world that I haven’t seen in so long. My life is black and white like the old western movies. But unlike in the movies the good guys don’t always finish first. My name is Jose Medellin, I am currently being held on death row, in a state that is at the tope of the list for death row population, The Lone Star state of Texas. Like many here I strive to persevere.

I am a Mexican National. I immigrated to Texas as a young boy along with the rest of my family. Is not that I am not proud of my country, as you will come to know that I am, but with the hope, chance and opportunity for a brighter future.

I stand 5’6” inches tall, weight 165 pounds with dark brown hair and brown eyes. I am also 30 years of age, and been on death row for 10 years.

Some of my hobbies are reading books, fiction, non-fiction, I don’t limit myself. Because soon as we get fixed on it, the world will take its twists and turns again. So I have learned to interest myself on everything, plus I’ve learned that with the mind never set limits.

I also like sports, football, baseball which is my favorite. Baseball and soccer are cool as well. At one time I was able to watching this on tv but since we’ve been relocated, we do not have the privilege of tv. It’s a luxury not allotted to death row inmates. However, I do have a radio to listen.

When I am not reading or listening to the radio I like to work out. I do this to stay in shape and also to keep the blood and mind flowing. Since we are limited on our activities through 23 hours of confinement the inactivity will either kill you or drive you insane until death is the only liberator.

Let me tell you more about myself and my life. Now that so many years have passed by I have sat in this isolated cell and found new hope and have finally learned to grow emotionally and spiritually. It was on this personal road to growth that I have began this walk of endless hope. I have found this hope in the words and experiences of others. Your words, your letters are the light that guides me in this journey to better myself as a human being. My mind has become the very conductor that hones the flow of never ending knowledge that has taken me beyond these walls into worlds that I have never seen.

Now to talk about conversing through the mail with someone you don’t know, or have a preconceived notion that you might not get what you think you have coming meaning, myself. Don’t set boundaries. Please seek to know me, Jose. What I have learned is that through conversation you can gain personal growth. We all have the need to have a deeper sense of life and get it through others. Which only helps us reach our greatness. I am not someone you should pity or feel sorrow for. I don’t need that. What I need and seek is to fulfill myself and be the man that I am. I am where I am because of an adolescent choice. I have broken the chains that imprisoned me mentally for years. I now live with a free spirit that roams the sky free. In life we all have things that imprison us in one way or the other. But through sharing and understanding we can all break those chains that bound and anchor our lives from reaching their full potential.

It matters not who responds, male or female. The search for spiritual growth and understanding has no gender barriers. I just seek anyone with an open mind, truthful, sincere and honest. These are very important to build trust for a long lasting friendship.

I think I should bring this to a close. I’ve said enough for today. Thank you for your time in reading my words. Once again if you like to know more about me on an up close and personal, my address is seen above. (Fluent in Spanish and English)

Sincerely seeking a friend,
-Jose

There is a scheme to life, to all of its various happenings
and events to everything we do with the time allotted
to us. We can understand that scheme if we let ourselves,
if we do not become frightened of the knowing
knowledge, is not enough if there is not also acceptance of that
knowledge then comes wisdom, regardless of age. Anyone can share their
knowledge and their wisdom with you,
but once again only you can learn how to accept it.
That must come from within us.

*** Seeks Correspondence with: Anyone ***