Constructive Notice

The following constructive notice was submitted to the court in Puriscal, Costa Rica by our friends on September 5 ,2011 the day after our friends were given the citation to appear in court.

Constructive Notice

I, the bearer of this notice, in the flesh and blood, hereby make the following declaration of truth, acts, testimony, and understanding of circumstances for the purpose and intent of seeking a remedy and cure for any tort, complaint, allegation or breach of contract presented to me. Matthew 5:25; CR constitution article 30.

I am of sound mind and although I may seek council of my choice, I do not seek, require or demand a state licenced attorney, nor will I accept any appointment of representation nor waive any rights.

In no way should the intent of this notice be vitiated by way of lack of form, lack of state approved notary signature, lack of state approved stationery as I wish to recieve no state benefits nor create reciprocal obligations for recieving any benefits. As such, this notice will be made as any common man can state his truth. Just as any judicial writ does not fail through defect of form. The intent and facts herein this notice shall not be degraded by clerical error or use of form. 'Breve judicial non cadit defectu forme'.

Although I have made my best effort to offer clear translations; any mistranslation or nebulous term shall not be used to semantically alter the substance of my intentions. 'Mala grammatica non vitiat chartum'.

I speak for my family in this document and as such may use the term "we", being myself, my wife and my children where appropriate.

In this notice I make many references to Biblical Law as we have been made aware by public official that the Laws of Costa Rica respect the Law of God. Thus I recognise the Laws of God to be antecedent, thus supercede the laws of the state unless I expressly consent otherwise to re-liege. 'Nunquam res humanae propere succedunt ubi negliguntur divinae.' Acts 5:29; Constitution CR Article 75.

Although I do make many references to the Constitution of Costa Rica, these are observations and merely corelative or coincidental and for purpose of cognitive awareness only, as I make no constitutional applications or claims nor desire to use the constitution as protective mechanism as the constitution is not a covenant made by me but made by and for its authors. 'Leges suum ligent latorum.'

I make many references in Latin as this language is immutable and not subject to semantic manipulation, thus offers a clear undertanding and path

My children are my property and their lives are entrusted to me. I am charged with the responsibility of protecting those lives that they be as I train them in the ways of proper service. C.R. Const. article 45; article 21; U.N. article 17(2); Psalm 127:3-5; Genesis 33:5; Isaiah 8:18; Proverbs 22:6.

Any actions of the state to damage those lives either physically or psychologically will be viewed as a tort. CR article 45; article 21.

In no way do I relinquish authority, custody of my children to the state and in no way is the state to assume my children or other properties and chattles are salvage or maritime prizes for the purpose of confiscation. Any such act will be viewed as an unlawfull taking. Article 45; Ephisians 6:1-4; Exodus 20:15, 21:16.

Any use of my children for the purpose of coercion or enhancing the state's bargaining powers will be viewed as an act of terrorism. Article 11

We ask NOTHING of the state.

I do not purport to be a 'sovereign'. CR Article 3

I recognise the sovereignty to the state of CR as well as the sovereignty of the God of Israel. CR article 2.

I am attempting to conduct myself and arrange the conduct of my family in such a way as to follow the rules of both sovereigns for the purpose of being in accordance with rules of peaceful conduct and submission to well behaved government as well as faithful servants to the God of Israel. 'Qui jure suo utitur, nemini facit injuriam.' Acts 5:29.

I do not vote or seek to be involved in political issues.

We do not practice idolatry nor seek involvement in religious assemblies and/or controversies. Exodus 20-3; article 19.

We do not seek/demand the state to be responisble for our health care, education, pensions, insurances, security, for these are matters of strict liability. As such the state shall make no assumption that they are to force us to limit that which God gave us as positive Law responsibilities. As such we are strictly liable for these social imperatives under the Laws and guidance of the God of Israel. Galatians 6:5, Timothy 6:5.

I, in no way purport to be in perfection of following all law, for I am in constant state of learning new facts. Although ignorance of the law is no excuse, the law favors the ignorant of facts. 'Lex succurit ignoranti'.

I have no knowledge of any contracts or quasi contractual obligations that were not made out of duress, coersion, or uneven bargaining power which bind me lawfully. 'L'obligation sans cause, ou sur une fausse cause, ou sur cause illicite, ne peut avoir aucun effet'.

I have no intention to make CR my permantent residence or permanent habitation.

I have no intention to make covenants with, or beome contractually obligated with the state's social programs which limit my liabilities and responsibilities by way of article 25 of the Consitution of CR. 1 John 5:21.

I am an Israelite practicing Israelite law as permitted by article 75 of the constitution of C.R.

I do recognise the requirement to submit to the government and Laws of CR when they are in accordance with God's Law for the purpose of peace and order. Romans 13; Acts 5-29.

I do recognise my obligation to follow God's law over man's law when government statute are not in accordance with God's law. Acts 5:29, Daniel 6:13

To contract, or make covenant (pledge alliegance) with a foreign god to engage in activities such as usury, is prohibited by the God of Israel and considered idolatry, thus waives His protection. However, I freely submit to authority on matters criminal and or civil/private contract law. 1st Corinthians 10:12-14, Romans 13:1, Proverbs 22:26, 1 Samuel:8.

We would be in violation of Gods idolatry laws (First commandment) if we were to pledge allegiance to a new liege (King or rule maker) or contract with a new sovereign which would in effect replace God's social covenants with new political social policies that burden other men by shifting my responsibilities to other men. Galatians 6:5, 1 Timothy 5:8, 1 Corinthians 3:8.

If any man or officer of the body politic is damaged by my application of Law, please allow that individual to make claim and that any writ of habeas corpus be satisfied, so that I make immediate offer to re-concile voluntarily, for I am unaware of any such complaints or charges. If any corporate entity, juristic artifice, group, or association of men is claiming a breach of contract in equity, please allow that entity to bring forth the contract in question, that it may be examined, and that I may offer voluntary opportunity to respond for the purpose of just reconciliation. If such claim is made, but not volunteered to me that I may understand, and observe the lawfullness of such claim, a subponena duces tecum and plea in abatement and general demand for a bill of particulars will be my only recourse. Article 48.

Be it known that we have acted in accord and attended promptly to any charge, citation or summons presented to us. In any controversy present ourselves voluntarily and with out prejudice that the matter may have a swift resolution. No undue force will be required in any dealing with us. Article 37.

I have no knowledge of damaging any entity, real or artificial.

I have no intent to damage any entity, real or artificial.

I object to any summary judgement that damages me and/or my family prior to my making first opportunity to excercise a reconciliation through due process, in the form of verified complaints, writ of habeas corpus, knowledge of jurisdictional venue (civil/criminal), and the just examination of any presummed contracts.

I understand the State of CR is a man made association empowered by the consent of the people of this nation to carry out the laws of the state and such an organization cannot have more power than that of its individual creators. 'Derivita potestas non potest esse major primativa'.

If no damages to a man in the flesh are presented, then I can assume only damages to an artificial entity are available to pursue and that such damages are civil damages and the result of broken covenants.

I understand that the government is charged with the responsibility of adjudicating both criminal and civil breaches.

I understand that damages to a man in the flesh or violations of God's Law are crimes 'mal en se' and no contracts may be involved. However crimes 'en prohibita' or crimes against stautes where no habeas corpus is evident, result in civil (private law) adjudication. If a breach of a public code is the case, then such application requires that contract is involved.

If the public code is in violation of Gods Laws, then the code must be consented to by way of covenant and agreement, allowing the creation of a superior covenant with a new sovereign understanding that the state codes may be in effect. Article 75, 19, Acts 5:29.

I recognise the residency contract violates several of God's Laws, primarily the first Commandment as well as God's laws involving social security, health, surety, usury, and theft via limited liability.

I recognise the general use of undue influence by the state to 'encourage' foreigners to re-liege or waive exisiting rights for no consideration. 'Nullus jus alienum foris facere'. Article 19-20-25.

I recognise the state may use the constitution as an 'illusory' consideration if indeed the constitution is unaccessible by a foreigner if the constitution is waived. 'Nuda pactio obligationemnon parit'.

I recognise that article 19 has limitations set by other laws, which in effect may nullify and make 'illusory' the constitution for practical purpose of the intent of the document, yet article 20 has NO such limitation prescribed by law.

I recognize the state and officials are under prior constitutional duties that cannot be construed or sold as consideration. They exist as law prior to the creation of an immigration contract. 'Omnia quae jure contrahuntur contrario jure pereunte. CR article 11.

The immigration/ visitor visa contract is summarily a naked contract. 'Nuda pactio obligationem non parit'. There is no apparent consideration that is not already a constitutional right to which immigration officials are previously bound, article 11, article 19.

Any contract that voids a right (particularily under color of law) by virtue of duress does not create equitable consent. 'Nihil consensui tam contrarium est quam vis atque metus'.

Hence the recipricol duties in the visitor visa contract that do not detract from law such as forcible exit every 90 days beome an exercise in vanity as the contract lacks consideration. 'Quad vanum inutile est, lex non requirit'.

To freely reject association with any assembly does not suffer restriction as any forced association might imply coersion which the state regards as 'illegal'. Article 25, article 11.

There is presumption prior to entering CR that the constitution of CR applies to foreigners as there is reference to foreigners receiving said rights in article 19 and that vitiation of article 19 by limitations set therein that have in effect the diminishment of said article, violate article 20.

Understanding that slavery (involuntary servitude) is phrohibited with no limitations, voluntary servitude via covenants and agreements are a normal everyday activities limited only by the rule of contract law. Hence if the state immigration authorities claim limitations inside article 19, such limitations reflect back to the validity of the originating entry covenant and consideration therein. Articles 19, 20.

Any action of the state to force performance of an invalid contract created out of deciet and duress would be INVOLUNTARY servitude or slavery and tantamount to theft of life, time, liberty, and pecuniary interest. Article 20, deuteronomy 24:7.

If indeed the state understands its own rules, then a foreigner has both the right to practice his religion and reject association, particularly one that both offends God and is not law properly given to government except when authorised by the consent of the governed via contracts. Articles 11; 25; 75.

It is presumed that there is an pre-existing duty that officials of the state are bound to their constitution and thus cannot use the constitution as an 'illusory' benefit.

If indeed the constitution is illusory, then this in not disclosed in any evident methods for the ease and promotion of clear understanding such as at the borders and immigration windows.

In the event the constitution, which binds the officials of the state to Gods laws, is rendered ineffectual by virtue of immigration contracts, then several other points of law come into effect to ensure state power is not morphed into something larger than what constituted it as clearly given in article 25 so that the power of the individual is not subjugated beyond what has been ordained by God in Romans 13:1. Article 11.

A contract cannot be enforced which forces another party to waive constitutional rights.

I believe it to be a fact that the constitution of Costa Rica is not subject to random manipulation or exclusion by officials under article 121(7), when the issue does not involve "crimes in se", or breach of Biblical law, but conversely, the adherance to Biblical Law. Article 11.

I believe it to be a fact that the functionaries and officials are bound to obey the rules set forth in the constitution as a prior condition to any subsequent new agreements or contracts. 11;18.

I believe it to be a fact that I cannot be randomly deprived of a pre-existing duty owed to me by officials under article 121(7) without a public dissemination of two thirds the vote of the legislative assembly. Articles 11, 18, 19, 25.

I do believe it to be a fact that I will suffer a loss of undeterminable magnitude if these duties are denied.

If indeed a prommisary estopple is granted and I am indeed denied the law as purported, the resulting damage to me would be of unconscionable loss.

If indeed the claimant (immigration officials) is damaged, please make that damage known, for it would appear as the lack of contract performance does no harm to the claimant. 'Actio non datur non damnificato'.

Based upon the gravity of the consequenses, it would seem reasonable that the immigration contract must disclose and express clearly that every contractee waives constitutional laws and God given laws to which all public officials are bound. 'Deceptis, non decipientibus, jura subveniunt'. Constitution Article 11.

The constitution of CR and laws of God make it impossible to follow certain immigration statutes and codes. One law is inconsistant with another. 'Impotentia excusat legem'. Articles 11, 19, 25,75.

The immigration contract and subsequent visitor visa statues presume to negate the preordained Laws of God and preexisting duties to the constitution by a fraudulent principle of causality. 'Post hoc ergo, propter hoc'.

The fact that these immigration codes are imposed in virtually all situations and are considered the 'normal' modality of enforcement suggests that the implied force is due to impunity. 'Impunitas continuum affectum tribuit delinquendi'.

If the continuous normal operation of a governmental department is the only reason for a decision in favor of prommisory estoppel, then the adjudication is inconsistant with law. 'Ab abusu ad usum non valet consequentia'.

I made no waiver of judicial contract enforcement and , although the state would have to take notice of such waiver under articles 27; 11, no such demand to take notice or act accordingly was made by us for fear of creating a reciprocal obligation as the state (or officials) would have to expend energy and time on behalf of my notice. I have no expecation for the state or state officials or citizens of this country to be burdened by my actions.

We rigidly adhere to non-political , non religious activities espoused in articles 28, 19, 75 and a notice of the aforementioned doctrine may have been construed as having an agenda or political influence on other people. As such, we made no prior notice to avoid demonstrable political /religious agendas.

If I err on these issues, please I beg of the court to bring forth the error, for I insist it is not an error in law, but an error in fact and my ignorance is not any form of negligence or lack of adhereance to laws and duties and I wish reconciliation based on correct facts. Matthew 18:15.

Response to article published in A.M. Costa Rica

The Table of the Steadfast

On Wednesday, November 23, 2011 an article was published on the front page of A.M. Costa Rica about Nikoline’s death and the “long-running dispute on vaccinations” between her family and government officials in Puriscal. My hope, is that anyone aware of this tragic saga will take the time to read more than just that article published in the daily English publication, or the easy introductions on my blog. My hope is that everyone will take the time to read the work that James has tirelessly researched, drafted and submitted to the ministries and courts. It is all here on this blog.

I am disheartened to see that the focus of the article in A.M. Costa Rica is on the actions and ideals of our friends. I would wish that an educated journalist writing a story about the tragic passing of a young girl, would take the time to analyze the actions of the officials who issued and carried out the order to raid our friends’ home and forced them to seek refuge at a safe distance. I am perplexed by the choice of the word, “stubborn,” to describe parents who honorably answered to each and every offer, request and order submitted to them by the representatives of the ministries who brought claims against them.

The article in A.M. Costa Rica loosely ties facts, inaccuracies and opinions together to paint a picture void of opportunity for readers to question the actions of the public servants involved in this case. The article fails to question why the home of our friends was raided. The article fails to question the jurisdiction of local health ministries over undocumented foreigners. The article goes as far as suggesting that the determined spirit of the father to battle injustice played a part in the passing of his daughter. I beg of you, readers, to remember that the only reason Nikoline was navigating unfamiliar terrain was because her family had been driven out of their sanctuary by an order from a judge; the same judge who refused to present charges to or acknowledge our friend in the flesh who had been summonsed to his chamber.

With minimal effort of traveling to Puriscal and interviewing any one of the local people, the writer of the article published in A.M. Costa Rica could have learned and shared that this family was a loved and respected part of the community; a family who “properly schooled” their children to speak three languages, understand economics, production, science, history, law, appreciate literature by authors from across the globe and spans of time, and whose children have the manners and self discipline which allowed them to sing at the National Theatre with the highly acclaimed choir of Don Carlos Luis Fallas. With minimal effort the writer could have also shared that the oldest daughters traveled to nearby schools to aid local children with their English lessons.

That this family lacked modern transportation and relied on their own horses or hired taxis is a small testament to their unyielding dedication to abide by law. Included in the constructive notice submitted to EBAIS #4 in Puriscal, and published on this blog on July 2, 2011:

“I recognize the sovereignty of the state of CR as well as the sovereignty of the God of Israel. CR article 2.”

“I am attempting to conduct myself and arrange the conduct of my family in such a way as to follow the rules of both sovereigns for the purpose of being in accordance with rules of peaceful conduct and submission to well heeled government as well as faithful servants to the God of Israel. ‘Qui jure suo utitur, nemini facit injuriam.’ Acts 5:29”

The writer of the article in A.M. Costa Rica notes that our friends made repeated inquiry to the government officials to whether they are subservient to the God of Israel. That was just one of four questions that our friends repeatedly asked.

In the constructive notice, which was published on this blog on July 2, 2011, our friends also state:

“Be it known that we have acted in accordance with all laws and attended promptly to any charge, citation or summons presented to us. In any controversy, we present ourselves voluntarily and with out prejudice; that the matter may have a swift resolution. No undue force will be required in any dealing with us. Article 37”

I have just highlighted a few of the many pertinent points made in just one of the several documents that our friends have submitted to the ministries and courts. Our friends’ defense was replied to with coercion, threats, intimidation, denial of charges, and UNDUE FORCE.

Interestingly, an anonymous comment was posted to one of my blog entries by a member of a family living as residents in Costa Rica. Included in the lengthy comment left on November 24, 2011- “Our family lives in Costa Rica. We are residents, and we also homeschool and refuse vaccinations. Not only has this been 100% okay with the Costa Rican government they are fully aware of what we are doing and have no complaints.”

In which direction will the people point fingers of blame? At the family who is diligently asserting their right and duty to practice personal responsibility and follow God’s law, or to the moody tyrants who need to be reminded that they are in fact public servants under the scrutiny of the masses?

A Letter of Appreciation

I had not expected to return to Costa Rica so soon. I am grateful that for as impossible as it seemed to jump on a plane with my girls and be with our best friends, that we were able to. My only regret, one I share with my husband, is that it was, in fact, impossible for him to be with us. You see, our family has shared an incredible journey over the last seven years with James and Birgitte and their outstanding kids. Our friendship and experiences together are beyond words.

At the memorial service for Nikoline, we were overwhelmed by a sea of familiar, loving faces. The community came together to grieve, to heal, to support the family who needed it most. Unfortunately, Nikoline's mother, father, sisters and brothers were unable to shed their defenses and let their bodies drink love and healing from the friends and family who had gathered to hold them. Even in the most intimate of circumstances, the threat of continued harm was lurking in the shadows with the uninvited. The potential that the government officials could potentially issue another lawless order could not be ignored.

What I realize, from hundreds of miles away, is that the memorial is not over. The closure is not complete. I hope that everyone reading this will understand that our friends still need that strong, healing support. They still need all of us standing beside them, holding them up. This is no time for should or ought to. This is only the time for love and solidarity. If we all stay strong and recognize that law trumps opinion then our friends, the victims of this injustice, will have a more solid bridge to cross.

Here is a letter of appreciation from Nikoline's father, first in English and then in Spanish:

To the readers of this blog, I would like at this time to offer a word of appreciation to our friends and supporters during our most difficult times. We would like to thank the following people:

Connie and Dick for courageously witnessing, providing shelter and delivering documents in the times we needed those things most, as well as taking the great care to keep Nikoline's pictures fresh in everyone's minds.

Fred and Mary for witnessing and dealing with confrontations with government and PANI officials, as well as keeping our cats and dogs fed and an eye on our house.

Sorayda, Luis Diego and their family, Lise Schafer, Gloriela and Daniel for looking after our dogs, cats and house in our hastened absence.

Gustavo Rojas for his nexus with the courts.

Rick for his information connections and bridging of financial issues.

Witnesses and supporters; Tu Anh , Athena and Eduardo for their delivering of documents and witnessing.

Lise and Asger for their continuous offer of safe housing and Lise's special trip to CR to assist where she could.

Don Carlos for his discipline and care in music classes and choir. Our family loved the presentations and practice. I considered these music classes and Don Carlos' ideals as an intergal part of our home schooling. My girls adored Don Carlos and he encouraged my girls to prepare and be at their best.

Patricia and Roberto for opening their house for us during our worst time after Nikoline's death, that the family may congregate and grieve in security and privacy. I wish to offer Pat and Bob further thanks for establishing a safe house to make plans, preparations and not be worried about lesser matters as they provided food, shelter and unlimited transportation and support.

Uncle John for watching over the children and financial support. Next time we stay up till 5:00 am John, I do hope it is under better occasion. You will always be a hero to me and my family.

Auntie Laurie, for her no nonsense approach to getting things done at any cost. Laurie is one of the few people I know of in life who has seen it all and from her experiences is the least judgmental and most pragmatic individual in my camp. That clarity and unbiased nature is refreshing and productive and kept us rolling.

Lisbeth and Svend Erik for securing my affairs in trust for my daughters and providing them a nurturing environment when I must be allowed to focus on the security of my wife and boys. All of my girls are safe with them and that provides Birgitte and myself great relief and ability to concentrate on that which matters most.

Joshua and his 'tribe' for bravely housing us fugitives and helping us find Nikoline in the river and helping us through the worst night of our lives.

Elizabeth, Steven, and Brenda, Abel and their families for their warm support and use of their vehicle while my family was in need. Elizabeth has offered ongoing assistance involving our horses and other matters. I wish to also make a special thank you to Steven for his fabulous work with our drama group. These presentations gave the children excellent public speaking skills and expressive abilities. One of my most valued memories of Nikoline is of the Scare Crow in their brilliant presentation , 'The Wizard of Oz." When I remember our Scarecrow, I will think of Steven.

My Mom and Dad (I know he is still with me,) for their unquestioning support , stable influence and as usual, financial assistance. They never questioned, they only gave, unconditionally. If I could only give back a fraction, but alas this is what Dad privately wished me to do. Never, ever cave in to bullies when so few could see them as clearly as I could. Giving in to lawless people for personal relief only makes life worse for the next generation.

Michael, Maiken, and Chris and Luisa for opening their doors to us and sheltering us in safety, privacy and security for the time needed to plan our next moves. They offered counsel, but mainly offered the chance for us to grieve our loss in privacy whilst renewing our ordnance in response to those who have so recklessly abandoned the Law.

Tulio and Amparo for their love and generosity over the years. They opened their house to us and to all our friends to meet and hold a funeral service for Nikoline. Nikoline was well honored and Tulio and Amparo's house was the perfect setting. They are the 'heart ' of Barbacoas.

Juan and Zeidy and Eliezer for their absolute support and help in dealing with authorities during the first few days after Nikoline's death. Eliezer spoke with people in Puriscal and their generosity was astounding. Juan and Zeidy were our first friends in Barbacoas and our children grew up together and we had many fiestas together. We will always have them with us.

To all of our friends and neighbors in Barbacoas and Puriscal. Our clients, taxis, pirates, street people and others who have given our life meaning and value for the past 11 years. Our children felt complete as part of the real people in society when we sold our cakes, cookies and bread, or simply riding through town in our micro family 'cavalgatta'. We will never forget you, the real people. The workers and producers, not those with letters of self importance after their names.

And I would like to extend a very special thank you. A level of appreciation rarely earned. I know that Alison will find it difficult to post this on her own blog, however she has always given me full final authority on the content and spirit of the messages. That being the case, I am exercising that privilege at this time, above her comfort. The reason is clear. For what I am about to say is true and factual just as everything else I have presented in this blog.

Let me tell you of two people who have earned the truest badges of my highest honor. Alison and Miguel's undying support has walked us through the thick and thin of our life here in CR. They serve as my closest counsel and most powerful aids d'camp. Alison's artistic genius blog puts thousands of my words into ironic clarity with her illustrations. Miguel's research , translations and ideas have proven effective ordnance in exposing that which the 'public servants' wish to remain unknown. Alison and Miguel are my right and left arms in the triumph of truth and justice. The courts may believe they have control through the repository of the collective's force. I submit that courage will outweigh the court's usurped power and with people like Alison and Miguel in our camp, we shall illustrate that the application of truth is superior and shall prevail over licentiousness, cowardice and naked force. Alison and Miguel shall always have a special seat in my inner chamber even when I am busy putting out other fires.

In closing, I wish to make an observation regarding the above mentioned people (which involves hundreds.) Not all, in fact few of these people share my geopolitical beliefs. That in itself is the great hope that keeps me believing that good wins over evil. These above mentioned people set their ideals aside to help a family in need. Thats means that they all recognize and are in favor of a great simple truth and most unalienable right. The right to one's own life. Everyone recognizes the simplicity of personal choice when those choices do not harm others. Everybody has the inalienable right to one's self and that which one creates. This action of creation includes that which we create with our own genes with our mutual partner to create another in our likeness (children.) I see in all of these people's unbiased generosity the simple recognition that we have the highest claim to that which we create, so long as our creation does not harm others or be involved in mischief. We do not force, or even suggest that others live as we do because that may nullify their choices. These above people recognize through the blur and haziness of what is construed as 'law,' the real truth and that gives me the most light to focus upon.

To those above mentioned people:

I remain in your service when and where any of you believe you are in need of my arcane and unusual work.

Humbly yours,

James

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A los lectores de este blog, quisiera en este momento ofrecer unas palabras de aprecio para nuestros amigos y personas que nos han soportado durante nuestras épocas más difíciles. Quisiéramos agradecer a las siguientes personas:

Connie y Dick por valerosamente atestiguar, proporcionar el refugio y entregar documentos en los tiempos que más lo necesitamos, así como tomar el gran cuidado para mantener las imágenes de Nikoline frescas en las mentes de todos.

Fred y Mary por ser testigos y por ocuparse de las confrontaciones con los funcionarios del gobierno y los del PANI, así como cuidar por nuestros gatos y perros y su alimentación y por mantener ojo en nuestra casa.

Sorayda, Luis Diego y su familia, Lise Schafer, Gloriela y Daniel por ocuparse de nuestros perros, gatos y casa en nuestra ausencia inesperada.

Gustavo Rojas por su nexo con las cortes.

Rick por sus conexiones de información y por el enlace en cuestiones financieras.

Testigos y partidarios; Tu Anh, Athena y Eduardo por hacer entrega de documentos y por ser testigos.

Lise y Asger por su oferta continua de ofrecer la vivienda segura y por el viaje especial de Lise al Costa Rica para ayudar en cuanto ella pudo.

Don Carlos por su disciplina y cuidado en las clases de música y el coro. Nuestra familia amó las presentaciones y las prácticas. Siempre consideramos estas clases de música y los ideales de Don Carlos como una parte integral de la educación que dimos en nuestro hogar. Mis niñas adoraron a Don Carlos y él las animó a prepararse y a ser lo mejor que ellas pudieran.

Patricia y Roberto por abrir su casa a nosotros durante nuestros peores días después de la muerte de Nikoline, en donde la familia pudo juntarse y poder velar con seguridad y privacidad. Deseo extender aun mas las gracias a Pat y Bob por establecer una casa segura para hacer nuestros planes, preparaciones y por no preocuparse por materias sin importancia ya que proporcionaron comida, refugio, transporte y ayuda ilimitada.

Al tío John por vigilar los niños y por su ayuda financiera. La próxima vez que permanezcamos despiertos hasta las 5:00 de la mañana John, espero que sea bajo una mejor ocasión. Tu siempre serás un héroe para mí y para mi familia.

A la tía Laurie, por su no absurdo empeño a hacer las cosas a cualquier costo. Laurie es una de las pocas personas que conozco que en su vida con sus experiencias, lo ha visto todo y que ha sido lo menos posible crítica y la más pragmática de mi campamento. Su claridad y naturaleza imparcial fue refrescante y productiva y nos ayudo a continuar adelante.

Lisbeth y Svend Erik por asegurar mis asuntos en confianza para mis hijas y proporcionarles un ambiente consolidado mientras me era permitido enfocarme en la seguridad de mi esposa y mis niños. Todas mis niñas están seguras con ellos y esto proporciona a Birgitte y a mi un gran alivio y la capacidad de concentrarme en lo que más importa.

Joshua y su “tribu” por valerosamente contenernos siendo fugitivos y por ayudarnos a encontrar a Nikoline en el río y por apoyarnos en la peor noche de nuestras vidas.

Elizabeth, Steven, Brenda y Abel y sus familias por su calurosa ayuda y por el uso de su vehículo mientras que mi familia estaba en necesidad. Elizabeth ha ofrecido su continua ayuda en cuanto a nuestros caballos y en otras materias. Deseo también hacerle un agradecimiento especial a Steven por su fabuloso trabajo con nuestro grupo de drama. Estas presentaciones dieron a todos los niños una excelente capacidad de hablar en público y de habilidades expresivas. Una de mis mas valoradas memorias de Nikoline fue la interpretación del "espanta pájaros" en la brillante presentación, "El mago de Oz.” Cuando recuerdo a nuestro espantapájaros, pensaré en Steven.

A mi mamá y papá (sé que él todavía está conmigo,) por su ayuda incondicional, su estable influencia y como de costumbre, su ayuda económica. Ellos nunca cuestionaron, ellas solo dieron incondicionalmente. Si tan solo yo pudiera devolverles una fracción. Pero lo que mi padre en privacidad deseaba que yo hiciera fue de que nunca, nunca diera a ceder a los que te quieren empujar ya que muy pocos pueden ver a estos tan claramente como yo lo puedo. El dar a ceder a personas que actúan sin ley por solo su alivio personal, solamente hacen la vida peor para las siguientes generaciones.

A Michael, Maiken, Chris y Luisa por abrir sus puertas a nosotros y abrigarnos seguros, en privacidad y seguridad por el tiempo necesario mientras planeamos nuestros próximos pasos. Ellos nos ofrecieron consejo, pero principalmente nos ofrecieron la ocasión de poder velar nuestra pérdida en privacidad mientras que renovábamos nuestra lucha en respuesta a aquellos que han abandonado la ley tan irresponsablemente.

A Tulio y Amparo por su amor y generosidad a lo largo de los años. Abrieron su casa a nosotros y a todos nuestros amigos para hacer frente y para llevar a cabo el funeral de Nikoline. Nikoline fue bien honrada en el hogar de Tulio y de Amparo, su casa fue el lugar perfecto. Tulio y Amparo son el “corazón” de Barbacoas.

A Juan y Zeidy y Eliezer por su absoluta ayuda y soporte haciendo frente a las autoridades durante los primeros días después de la muerte de Nikoline. Eliezer habló con la gente en Puriscal cuya generosidad fue asombrosa. Juan y Zeidy fueron nuestros primeros amigos en Barbacoas y nuestros hijos crecieron juntos y tuvimos muchas fiestas juntos. Los tendremos para siempre con nosotros.

A todos nuestros amigos y vecinos en Barbacoas y Puriscal. Nuestros clientes, taxistas, piratas, gente de la calle y otros que nos dieron un significado y valor de la vida por los últimos 11 años. Nuestros hijos se sintieron completos al hacer parte de la gente real de esta sociedad cuando vendimos nuestras tortas, galletas y pan, o simplemente cuando montábamos a través de la ciudad en nuestra micro-familia “cabalgata”. Nunca les olvidaremos, la gente real. Los trabajadores y los productores, no a ésos con sus letras de presunción detras de sus nombres.

Y quisiera ampliar un agradecimiento muy especial. Un nivel de aprecio ganado raramente. Sé que Alison encontrará difícil fijar esto en su propio blog, pero no obstante ella siempre me ha dado la autoridad final y completa en el contenido y el espíritu de los mensajes. Al ser este el caso, estoy ejercitando tal privilegio en este momento, sobre su comodidad. La razón es clara. Lo que estoy a punto de decir es una verdad efectiva al igual como todo lo demás que he presentado en este blog.

Déjeme decirles de dos personas que han ganado las verdaderas insignias de mi más alto honor. La inmortal ayuda de Alison y de Miguel nos ha llevado por entre lo grueso y lo delgado de nuestras vidas aquí en Costa Rica. Ellos nos han servido como mi consejero más cercano y la ayuda mas potente del campamento. El blog artístico del genio de Alison pone millares de mis palabras en claridad irónica con sus ilustraciones. La investigación, las traducciones y las ideas de Miguel han probado ser eficaces en exponer lo que los “funcionarios” desearían que fuese desconocido. Alison y Miguel son mis brazos derechos e izquierdos en el triunfo de la verdad y de la justicia. Las cortes pueden creer que tienen control a través de su depósito de sus fuerzas colectivas. Someto que el valor sobrepasará el poder usurpado de la corte y que con personas como Alison y Miguel en nuestro campamento, podremos ilustrar que el uso y aplicacion de la verdad es superior y prevalecera sobre licencias, cobardía y la fuerza desnuda. Alison y Miguel tendrán siempre un asiento especial en mi cámara interna incluso cuando este ocupado apagando otros fuegos.

Como cierre, deseo hacer una observación con respecto a las personas mencionadas anteriormente (que implica centenares.) No todos, de hecho, muy pocas de estas personas comparten mis creencias geopolíticas. Esto en sí mismo es la gran esperanza que me guarda el creer de que lo bueno triunfara sobre mal. Estas personas mencionadas han dejado sus ideales a un lado para ayudar a una familia en necesidad. Esto significa que todos ellos reconocen y están a favor de una simple y gran verdad del derecho más inalienable. El derecha a su propia vida. Todo el mundo reconoce la simplicidad de opciones personales cuando esas opciones no hacen daño a otros. Todos tienen el derecho inalienable a su si mismo y al tal cuál el crea. Esta acción de la creación incluye la cual creamos con nuestros propios genes con nuestra pareja mutua para crear otro de nuestra semejanza (nuestros hijos.) Veo la generosidad imparcial de todas estas personas y el reconocimiento simple de que tenemos la demanda más alta a aquellos quienes creamos, siempre y cuando nuestra creación no sea daño para otros ni estén implicados en hacer maldad. Nosotros no forzamos, ni siquiera sugerimos que otros vivan como nosotros lo hacemos pues esto anularía sus opciones. Éstas personas mencionadas anteriormente a pesar de la borrosidad y nebulosidad qué se interpreta como “ley,” reconocen la verdad real, y esto me da la mayoría de la luz a la cual me puedo enfocar.

A las personas antedichas:

Permanezco a su servicio cuando y en donde alguno de ustedes crea estar necesitando de mi arcano e inusual trabajo.

Humildemente suyo,

James

For Nikoline, from Her Mother

My Dear Bub,

My wonderful angel,

You graced us with your presence, you enriched our lives for 13 years, from the day you were born, and now forever in our hearts. You quietly made everybody around you happy, and nobody could help being affected by your lovely spirit.

You filled every spare moment with creativity, be it painting or inventing dialogues between your horses with a multitude of accents and personalities or even designing clothes for your huge flock of toy animals. You loved reading so much and when you'd go missing I'd often find you in bed with a good book.

Your love for your animals was imense. From all the horses and your goats to even the smallest and ugliest little chicken. The uglier the better. When one of your chickens would get eaten, your sorrow was profound and we never did manage to get rid of any of your "favourite" 20 roosters.

You were such a good friend to your sister, Linnea, with whom you shared work and play. I know that she misses you so much, so please provide her strength to go on without you. And help your other siblings and your father and myself become whole again, because losing you has made us feel broken.

My little angel, you were beautiful in every way. Your life was so full and everyone loved you. You brought me so much happiness. All I ever wanted was for you to be happy, and you were. Maybe your days in this dimension with us were not cut short to take you away from us but to keep you with us, forever perfect.

Translated into Spanish:

Mi querida Bubba,

Mi angelito precioso,

Nos diste gracia con tu presencia, nos enriqueciste la vida durante 13 años, desde el momento de tu nacimiento y ahora por siempre en nuestros corazones. Tu siempre trajiste felicidad a todos en tu alrededor en una manera tranquila y nadie se escapo de ser afectado por tu lindo espíritu.

Tu llenaste todo momento libre con creatividad, fuese pintando, o inventando diálogos entre tus caballos con una multitud de acentos y personalidades o hasta diseñar ropa para tu cantidad de animales de juguete. Te encantaba leer tanto, que cuando desaparecías, muchas veces te encontraba en tu cama con un buen libro.

El amor por tus animales era immenso. Desde todos lo caballos y las cabras haste el pollito mas pequeno y el mas feo. Entre mas feo aun mejor. Cuando una de tus gallinas fue comida, tu dolor era profundo y nunca pudimos liberarnos de tus 20 gallos "favoritos."

Tu fuiste tan buena amiga para tu hermana Linnea, con quien compartiste trabajo y diversión. Yo se, que a ella le haces mucha falta, por favor ayudadle a conseguir fuerza para seguir adelante sin ti. Ayuda a tus otros hermanos, a tu padre y a mi a volver a ser todos en uno, pues el perderte nos ha hecho sentir quebrantados.

Mi pequeña angelito, eras bella en todo aspecto. Tu vida era llena y todos te amaban. Tu me trajiste tanta felicidad. Todo lo que siempre quise es que fueras feliz, y lo fuiste. Tal vez tus días en esta dimensión con nosotros no se corto para que nos fueras quitada si no para guardarte en nosotros, por siempre perfecta.