http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/blogs/forgive/ en Thu, 23 May 2013 11:41:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/blogs/forgive/ http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/blogs/forgive/3116-ely-state-prison-facebook-support-page.html Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:19:39 GMT Ely State Prison Facebook inmate, family & friends support page is there to offer support, share stories, share frustrations, posting of poems and art and more. We care! ]]> Forgive http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/blogs/forgive/3116-ely-state-prison-facebook-support-page.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/blogs/forgive/2725-between-your-walls-confinement-you-will.html Thu, 10 May 2012 02:54:57 GMT This is what I wrote for my PP who is really one of my best friends these days. Always kind, more concerned about my well being than his own and... This is what I wrote for my PP who is really one of my best friends these days. Always kind, more concerned about my well being than his own and always a gentlemn.

Between your walls of confinement, you will find me. I will be there beside you
There will be moments of bleakness, moments of anxiety and moments of feeling despair
But my heart will not desert you, my devoting will not fail you and my love will not abandon you

Between your walls of regrets, you will find me; I will be there beside you
There will be moments of remorse, moments of sadness and moments of seeking forgiveness
But my heart will not desert you, my devoting will not fail you and my love will not abandon you.

Between your walls of secrets, you will find me; I will be there beside you
There will be moments of distance, moments of doubts and moments of overwhelming fears
But my heart will not desert you, my devoting will not fail you and my love will not abandon you.

Between your walls of silence, you will find me; I will be there beside you
There will be moments of emptiness, moments of stillness and moments of searching for answers
But my heart will not desert you, my devoting will not fail you and my love will not abandon you.

For my heart will be understanding, forgiving and remain committed
So that you will never be alone or feel like a forgotten soul
For my devotion will be sincere and will always be a comfort to you even at this distance
As I know with God’s love embracing us there can be no separation
For my love will be faithful, non-judgemental and unconditional
And will continue to give you hope even on the longest day
For my heart, devotion and love is real and will be there for you all the way!
Thank you for being my angel
God created you with pure goodness, unlimited kindness and complete love![/COLOR] ]]> Forgive http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/blogs/forgive/2725-between-your-walls-confinement-you-will.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/blogs/forgive/2690-friendship-my-pp-has-changed-me.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:06:24 GMT In December 2011 I watched a documentry on US prisons. I decided to write to a prisoner, chose a prisoner who was jhaving a birthday on that day. A... In December 2011 I watched a documentry on US prisons. I decided to write to a prisoner, chose a prisoner who was jhaving a birthday on that day. A month went by with no reply but then I received the moste appreciative letter I had ever received followed by a card that made me cry.

I am not sorry that I started writing to my PP. In so many ways he has changed my life. The mail service between South Africa and the US take on average 2 to 4 weeks. I wait in antispation all the time.

Since writing to my PP he has been moved to another correctional facility 3 times and it really concerns me. He last letter sounded so frustrated with the system and generally unhappy. I know prison is a harsh place and I feel so helpless. I write often, somtime evry second day as I am worried that he is in desparate need of outside communication and may be dissapointed when he doesnt receive mail.

I am still trying to figure out how to deal with my own emotions. I know he has made mistakes but I also know that he is a good person who just made the wrong decisions at the time. I can truly say that I am emotionally involved and that it has been a true blessing as he through his letters has shown me that there is good in every person, we just have to want to see it and we will.

I have made a friend for life....someone I can share my everyday experiences with, guide me, support me emotionally when I need it and appreciate me for wh I am. That combination is rare even with friends that are not in prison.

My advise to all is make a difference and write to a prisoner and will change your life! ]]> Forgive http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/blogs/forgive/2690-friendship-my-pp-has-changed-me.html