A quick note to let you know that there is life after incarceration! LOL! I have been at ICCS since May 31, 2011, and it’s not that bad! I have a nice, albeit wild roommate who is delightful and very sweet but the classic of the American Blond! She will only be here a few more weeks and then who knows.
While at the way way no cell phone or driving privileges. I use lots of quarters and dimes calling friends and family… Mainly Tony!
I have a job! I am working for Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, today is my first day! I am very excited about it all! 23 days on job search. I know many Americans without felony convictions, who have been without work much longer! My baby brother, for instance, out of work for 10 months, no felony, just tough out there!
I have the best husband and family in the world. Tony is fabulous! He is so fiercely independent, it frightens me a bit! WE get to talk on the phone every day. But don’t get to see each other much. Now that I am employed I can go to church, and get “pass” time to see Tony! J He is eager for me to cook for him. I am eager to sleep in a real bed!
After a seven year estrangement, Shawn and I have reconciled, we are really enjoying just being brother and sister….. Man how time flies! He is a good friend that I have missed a great deal!
Prison, was an experience. In my usual “Pollyanna” mindset, I did my best to make it a positive experience. After the first few month of bitterness, and disbelief, that a person whom I cherished could have put me here. I decided to get off of the pity pot, and make the best of a distasteful situation. I just lay low, did what I was told, and completed 22 months of incarceration. My testimony of The Gospel grew, and I was busily organizing Family Home Evenings and Interfaith scripture chases and Bible studies. It was very rewarding to know that the Spirit walks with us wherever we go.
