My loved one is also serving a ten year sentence. He is up for parole in February of 2012. I sympathize with you because I know this is a devastating event. I wish you and your family the best. Welcome and I think you will find this support system to be a great help in coping with the situation. I am so sorry to hear about your son. Stay strong for him and for yourself. I assure you that 10 years seems long, but will go quick. Is he serving 100% ?? In Illinois it's day for day, making it only 50% of a ten year sentence. Thanks for sharing your story. And I hope to hear more from you. HUGS!

Welcome...we all are here for you. We know what your going through.
Prayers to you!

thanks for your sweet comments...continue to post everyone when you feel depressed and need support through this difficult time ...

In return i pray your love one will be safe and that you all have strength to go on... i write to craig, my son everyday. Writing helps me to cope. i never say negeative things to craig because there is nothing he can do about it but worry... i find jokes to send him off the internet,,,and lots of messages from the Bible. Craig didnt believe in God and Jesus before his arrest and sentencing... he has changed, Craig could teach the Bible now he has great faith in God and Jesus. and having the faith is what really matters. no court, sentencing, prision etc,, can take Craigs faith in God and Jesus away ,,,
i was sending math problems and word searches with my letter to him. recently he was transferred to Beeville, Texas for processing. craig had to leave his things at the jail when he tranferred...
i havent heard from craig since he was transfered to the processing center. craig said it may take up to 10 days its been 2 days ...if i just knew Craig was okay i would feel better...

its so sad when he trades a book he read for milk... thats heartbreaking...
Craig does keep busy playing cards, drawing, reading...

lots of hugs to you all...