It was maybe a month before Curtis and I became "official" that I sketched into my journal the drawing you'll be seeing on your save-the-date cards and invitations. It represents how I felt in that season - on the cusp, looking forward, scanning the limitless horizon, about to take a leap.
The coolest thing is that we found Rosario Head, chose it to be our wedding site and only later remembered that drawing in my journal and its eery resemblance to that actual location which I had not even known existed. Did I, on some level, know that Curtis and I would get married standing on a bluff? Am I psychic? That's hard to say. When I ask a person whether they prefer mustard or mayonnaise, I can almost always guess before they answer. My guesses usually aren't right, but I can almost always make a guess one way or the other before they tell me. I'll leave it to you to decide what that means.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Sunday, May 6, 2007
International Justice Mission
Thanks for your interest in the International Justice Mission (IJM). As an officially registered 501(c)3 "non-profit band" JUBILEE has promoted and supported the work of this incredible organization for the past 3 years. In March 2006, I became an official IJM Justice Advocate - a trained volunteer. I wrote this article as an introduction to IJM for people visiting our website (www.livejubilee.org)
Much Love,
Curtis
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AN INTRODUCTION TO IJM – Article by Curtis Romjue of JUBILEE
Gary Haugen (Harvard, University of Chicago Law) worked with the US Department of Justice and led the United Nations Rwanda genocide investigation before going on to found the International Justice Mission in 1997.
During his time with the UN, Haugen was exposed to a variety of our world’s great needs. Some people need food. Others need medical attention. Just as basic as these is the need for JUSTICE.
Haugen discovered that there are many groups who bring aid in the form of food and medicine, but where basic human rights are being denied – as in the cases of forced child prostitution and slave labor – there is often no one to help.
If a Peace Corps worker or missionary finds a child without food, the response is rather simple – get them food. But what do you do when you uncover a brothel where children (some as young as 5 years old) are forced to perform sexual acts for paying customers? What do you do when you encounter the multi-billion dollar industry of rape for profit? Go to the police? Unfortunately, too often the police are part of the problem. Their silence is for sale. So what now?
Haugen learned that to help these victims of injustice, you must work within the appropriate channels of law. IJM is composed of legally trained professionals who conduct private investigations, documenting evidence in cases of injustice. Not relying on the local police force alone, IJM ensures that this evidence reaches the courts, and labors diligently for the prosecution and conviction of the perpetrators.
IJM's Four-Fold Purpose (from www.ijm.org)
• Victim Relief - Relieve the victim of the abuse currently being committed.
• Perpetrator Accountability - Bring accountability and just consequences under the law to the specific perpetrator(s) of abuse.
• Structural Prevention - Prevent the abuse from being committed against others who are also at risk by strengthening community factors that are likely to deter potential oppressors, reduce the vulnerability of at-risk populations and empower local authorities to stop such abuses.
• Victim Aftercare - Provide access to services to help victims transition to their new lives and to encourage long-term success.
Much Love,
Curtis
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AN INTRODUCTION TO IJM – Article by Curtis Romjue of JUBILEE
Gary Haugen (Harvard, University of Chicago Law) worked with the US Department of Justice and led the United Nations Rwanda genocide investigation before going on to found the International Justice Mission in 1997.
During his time with the UN, Haugen was exposed to a variety of our world’s great needs. Some people need food. Others need medical attention. Just as basic as these is the need for JUSTICE.
Haugen discovered that there are many groups who bring aid in the form of food and medicine, but where basic human rights are being denied – as in the cases of forced child prostitution and slave labor – there is often no one to help.
If a Peace Corps worker or missionary finds a child without food, the response is rather simple – get them food. But what do you do when you uncover a brothel where children (some as young as 5 years old) are forced to perform sexual acts for paying customers? What do you do when you encounter the multi-billion dollar industry of rape for profit? Go to the police? Unfortunately, too often the police are part of the problem. Their silence is for sale. So what now?
Haugen learned that to help these victims of injustice, you must work within the appropriate channels of law. IJM is composed of legally trained professionals who conduct private investigations, documenting evidence in cases of injustice. Not relying on the local police force alone, IJM ensures that this evidence reaches the courts, and labors diligently for the prosecution and conviction of the perpetrators.
IJM's Four-Fold Purpose (from www.ijm.org)
• Victim Relief - Relieve the victim of the abuse currently being committed.
• Perpetrator Accountability - Bring accountability and just consequences under the law to the specific perpetrator(s) of abuse.
• Structural Prevention - Prevent the abuse from being committed against others who are also at risk by strengthening community factors that are likely to deter potential oppressors, reduce the vulnerability of at-risk populations and empower local authorities to stop such abuses.
• Victim Aftercare - Provide access to services to help victims transition to their new lives and to encourage long-term success.
What to Wear
You don't want to be caught looking like a loser at Rosario Head this fall. The fashion forward will take these tips to heart:
-Casual elegance (emphasis on "casual") is the way to go. You'll be outside for a good part of the day, enjoying a state park, lawn games and hopefully plenty of sunshine. Dress for comfort, but don't be afraid to show you've got style.
-Layers may be your best bet to avoid the breeze blues. Keep a jacket in hand, it can get gusty on top of the bluff. (Ladies may want to order their coiffure accordingly.) Don't worry: the after-party will be taking place in an area protected from the wind.
-Umbrellas are the accessory of choice for those who want to be noticed at Rosario this September. Keep one in hand to keep things from getting out of hand.
-Heels are a complete fashion no-no this season at Rosario. While red carpets and catwalks have been the bearers of fashionable feet for decades, Rosario's rustic paths call for a whole new vogue. Ladies - comfortable flats only. Gentlemen - leave your polished leathers in the closet.
And remember, the paparazzi will be present, so if you forget to wear anything else, don't forget your smile! (But please don't forget to wear anything else.)
-Casual elegance (emphasis on "casual") is the way to go. You'll be outside for a good part of the day, enjoying a state park, lawn games and hopefully plenty of sunshine. Dress for comfort, but don't be afraid to show you've got style.
-Layers may be your best bet to avoid the breeze blues. Keep a jacket in hand, it can get gusty on top of the bluff. (Ladies may want to order their coiffure accordingly.) Don't worry: the after-party will be taking place in an area protected from the wind.
-Umbrellas are the accessory of choice for those who want to be noticed at Rosario this September. Keep one in hand to keep things from getting out of hand.
-Heels are a complete fashion no-no this season at Rosario. While red carpets and catwalks have been the bearers of fashionable feet for decades, Rosario's rustic paths call for a whole new vogue. Ladies - comfortable flats only. Gentlemen - leave your polished leathers in the closet.
And remember, the paparazzi will be present, so if you forget to wear anything else, don't forget your smile! (But please don't forget to wear anything else.)
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