ARiaDneOne Rockin New Orleans Witch's blog: "HUMILITY"

Baby's Death Ruled Homicide; Family Holds Memorial Posted: 2:10 pm EDT March 17, 2009Updated: 12:00 am EDT March 18, 2009 On the heels of news that a Jefferson County baby's death has been ruled a homicide, the victim's family held a memorial service for him. Family members gathered at a home in Wellsville Tuesday night to say goodbye to 18-month-old Christopher Joy Jr. of Richmond. While family members told NEWS9 they don't understand the child's death, they reflected on happy memories of his short 18 months. Autopsy results have determined a Jefferson County baby died of blunt force trauma, investigators said. Homicide charges are pending against Joseph Kyle Moran, 25, of Richmond, Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla said. Moran was dating the baby's mother and was alone with the baby at the time of death, police said. When emergency crews arrived at a Richmond home early Monday, they said the 18-month-old was dead, his body covered in bruises. Abdalla said a homicide charge is expected to be filed by the county prosecutor on Wednesday and Moran will be arraigned either Wednesday or Thursday. Looking at a photo of the child's injuries, Abdalla said, "You know that wasn't caused by a fall -- striking his head on a plastic toy. It just didn't happen that way." Initially, Abdalla said the child's mother told investigators Christopher had recently fallen onto one of his toys and had some bruising around his face. However, when the sheriff showed the mother photos of her child's injuries, she broke down and said those were not the bruises she had last seen her son with. The mother said the injuries were much more severe. The sheriff said he has more information about how the child may have suffered those fatal injuries, but said it is too early in the case to disclose that information. Abdalla noted that family members told him they have seen bruises on the child in the past but they were never reported. Abdalla said Moran has an attorney and has been cooperative. He remains in the Jefferson County Jail. Stay with NEWS9 and WTOV9.com for continuing coverage.

One day, Jay, a great friend now departed, asked me how she could live the old way without any fears of being wrong in her choices. She was so humble and kind in life that I couldn't refuse her some kind answers... What I didn't know is that she was already dying of a real bad disease, in fact, both of us ignored then the disease that was taking her life away... So, on her questioning, I sent her this little text file... "Live your life in a way so, that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about his or her religion; respect others in their view and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, and beautify all the things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide. Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respects to all people and grovel to none. When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself. Abuse no one and nothing for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of vision. When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home." And Jay, my friend, my beloved sister did just that... She lived in a very charitable manner, singed her daily songs, protected the weaks against any menaces and surrended to her creator on her own terms. I sure miss this impressive and humble lady who lived of the desert and pested towards skunks surrounding her. We always laughted about these little beasts. Now, her niece is aboard her vessel now, living also in a humble manner and being an angel for all... That was your story, Jay Harper, you are now an immortal and living through Francine, your kind niece who ressembles you more and more...

Can We Still Be Friends? - Todd Rundgren For a dear friend. We had a harsh awakening, but now with forgiveness and love, all is well. Try it sometimes..feels great.

After All - Dar Williams

Please pray for my good friend Bob. He is having surgery tomorrow morning to remove 3 blockages above his waist. He's a stand-up guy who's always there for a friend. Thank you in advance for you positive thoughts of him/and or prayers.