My husband, Art and I, came across the Pro Death Penalty site quite by accident. Art was just "surfing the Net" one evening and found this site.

Linda Purnhagen

One of the discussions was about Dennis Dowthitt, the man that had murdered our two daughters, Gracie and Tiffany. We have stayed on this board just about every day since. We have met many wonderful people, both for and against the death penalty.

Lynne "Wonder Woman, and Royd "Grey Spirit, have been a constant source of inspiration. After a few months on this board, I came to the obvious conclusion that the Pro and Anti argument would never be settled. I asked for suggestions to help stop violent crime. There were many suggestions from everyone. Lynne, however, had the best and the simplest answer.

Thus, From Tears to Hope, New Beginnings began.

As for myself: Art and I will have been married 30 years come this June 12, 2001. We have 5 children, Stacy, Gracie, Art, Ted, and Tiffany. Gracie and Tiffany are in heaven. We also have 4 grandchildren, Jake, Elena, Taylor ReAnn, and Lindsey. I must not forget Foxy our little half and half Sheltie dog. We all live in Texas. Both Art and I have no political views either way.

We are Christian and have a great faith in God. My hope is for this foundation to grow and circle the world giving children and adults alike the hope that things can get better through love, education, and understanding.

Linda Purhagen

Gracie	Sweet Child O'Mine Guns'n'Roses	Tiffany
	She's got a smile that it seems to me Reminds me of childhood memories Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky Now and then when I see her face She takes me away to that special place And if I stared too long I'd probably break down and cry Sweet child o' mine Sweet love of mine She's got eyes of the bluest skies As if they thought of rain I hate to look into those eyes And see an ounce of pain Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place Where as a child I'd hide And pray for the thunder and the rain To quietly pass me by Sweet child o' mine Sweet love of mine Where do we go Where do we go now Where do we go Sweet child o' mine...