My Condolences

The fact that this is my first post on this blog in over a year is a sad fact by itself. The fact that I am going to dedicate this post to Schapelle's father the late Michael Corby is actually gut wrenching. Michael Corby died on January 18th after a long battle with Cancer. I cannot even imagine how hard it must be for Schapelle to be dealing with this horrible news. It is hard enough to lose a loved one but to not be able to be there to grieve properly with your family must be unbearable. I picked up a few little things to send to Schapelle to let her know I was thinking about her but that kind of thing always feels so minor. I always had an appreciation for Schapelle's father. He was always so honest about things. He never pretended he had a magic fix for things, he never claimed to understand the judicial procedings in Indonesia. He always came across as a simple man who loved his family and would do anything he could to protect them. He knew this case was bigger than him, much more complex than he could have ever imagined. I tend to think that there is only so much help that we can give people here on earth. Now that he is gone, perhaps he can offer Schapelle the help he couldn't give her here on earth. Rest in peace Mr. Corby and know that those of us who are here will continue to fight for your daughter until she is free.