Hi Gary, Thank you so much for taking the time to write on the topic of loneliness. It has given me greater insight and compassion for those doing time. I presently correspond with several inmates in an attempt to bring a little comfort into their lives. One inmate in particular is struggling with loneliness, he has asked me to explore this with him. I did a search and your article appeared, what a blessing! I will share this with him. God bless you for sharing! I love how you sign off "In His custody-Gary"
hi Robert, I see the date you'll receive this note will be on October, 10th. I noticed you received my previous one exactly one week later. I hadn't the time to write you any earlier. I will try to look for this name: Sonia Reijmer. In Holland. Hopefully you can meet her again. I am not on Facebook, as I don't have time enough to go there.But I'll ask a Dutch friend,Gera, ok? She also writes with a few inmates.I got to know her on internet in Argentina and kept being good friends.
You spoke in your letter from the Jaycees. George used to work for them- he was the chosen president in his younger years.He liked it a lot!!They were very satisfied to have him, as he was very professional!
George is transferred to Menard, IL. A State prison. He has been there before. There were so many lock downs!But he knew some friends there, and he never liked the prison he was in, in Mt Sterling anyway.The portions of food are a little better too.His time in seg will be till half of January!!He's in since June 17th... I guess he's always with a second person.He has to choose between a shower or a walk in a 'cage'. :(( So very sad. I told him he needs fresh air, as he would take the daily shower. They are still working at his case, but there isn't a whole lot they can do, I'm afraid... :( I write many letters, and that's the only way I can contact him.He can't call his old father, 93 for months.That is why I call hm now and then. Apparently he wrote an article as an activist as some money destinated for the food of inmates was used for something else.(!) They took it against him.Plus then the issue of the activist newsletter he got from the mail room! :( All very unfair. Is he going to keep alright? I'm very concerned, you know. :(( So ugly, Robert, they transferred you too to another unit. Plus they were rude!... You lost your job and the volunteering at the infirmary.Those men will miss you there! Too bad to hear you wrote in vain and nobody was helping.You did the effort and took good intentions, Robert. That in itself is remarkable! Keep trying. A good friend from George, Joshua sent me 8 paintings, as we're two artists!I was very impressed to receive them here!!On one of the backs of them is written:'Keep up the fight'. Nice acrylic painting!:) I wish your mother could visit in October after having her transfusion.And you having a job in the clinic. As well hearing more from your cherished daughter, Krista.I've a niece with that name. I should contact Milena again. Yes, she rented a large studio!But I hardly have time in my shedule to paint.Nor to play piano.I was very busy doing other activities. One can't do it all. Nice to tell you'd like to become a better person, Robert.You are paving the way, you know! :))One should always do the very best. God does the rest. Live with joy; that is our nature of being.Try to live positively, how hard it sometimes seems to be. I wondered if you have some friends there? Best! Rita
I guess as the holidays come closer, it has to be harder for you. Alone, no real visitors and a family that will soon forget you. These must be issues that weigh heavily on your mind as your poor mom gets sicker and sicker.
I saw your daughters comments. That poor girl has lived a life I would not wish on anyone.
Is there any hope of getting the job in the infirmary? Well, getting it paid that is?
Robert, as God is my witness, I will not forget you. I will continue to write you and let you know that you are remembered out here, even if they move you so far that no one can afford to visit. Would a few dollars in your commissary account help?
I've been speaking with another fellow on the blogs about long term incarceration, and the unfairness of the whole situation. You are still young, and could probably find a job in some menial aspect, but time grows short. If they are going to move forward with relapease of individuals who were convicted prior to the age of 25, I hope it comes soon for you.... Before you know it, you'll be 50. How do you think you would fare personally in the world today? I suppose roofing might still be an option, it probably would not take a lot of relearning of skills to get a job like that.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write on the topic of loneliness. It has given me greater insight and compassion for those doing time. I presently correspond with several inmates in an attempt to bring a little comfort into their lives. One inmate in particular is struggling with loneliness, he has asked me to explore this with him. I did a search and your article appeared, what a blessing! I will share this with him. God bless you for sharing! I love how you sign off "In His custody-Gary"
Love and Blessings,
Janice
I noticed you received my previous one exactly one week later.
I hadn't the time to write you any earlier.
I will try to look for this name: Sonia Reijmer. In Holland. Hopefully you can meet her again.
I am not on Facebook, as I don't have time enough to go there.But I'll ask a Dutch friend,Gera, ok? She also writes with a few inmates.I got to know her on internet in Argentina and kept being good friends.
You spoke in your letter from the Jaycees. George used to work for them- he was the chosen president in his younger years.He liked it a lot!!They were very satisfied to have him, as he was very professional!
George is transferred to Menard, IL. A State prison. He has been there before. There were so many lock downs!But he knew some friends there, and he never liked the prison he was in, in Mt Sterling anyway.The portions of food are a little better too.His time in seg will be till half of January!!He's in since June 17th...
I guess he's always with a second person.He has to choose between a shower or a walk in a 'cage'. :(( So very sad. I told him he needs fresh air, as he would take the daily shower. They are still working at his case, but there isn't a whole lot they can do, I'm afraid... :(
I write many letters, and that's the only way I can contact him.He can't call his old father, 93 for months.That is why I call hm now and then.
Apparently he wrote an article as an activist as some money destinated for the food of inmates was used for something else.(!) They took it against him.Plus then the issue of the activist newsletter he got from the mail room! :( All very unfair.
Is he going to keep alright? I'm very concerned, you know. :((
So ugly, Robert, they transferred you too to another unit. Plus they were rude!... You lost your job and the volunteering at the infirmary.Those men will miss you there!
Too bad to hear you wrote in vain and nobody was helping.You did the effort and took good intentions, Robert. That in itself is remarkable!
Keep trying. A good friend from George, Joshua sent me 8 paintings, as we're two artists!I was very impressed to receive them here!!On one of the backs of them is written:'Keep up the fight'. Nice acrylic painting!:)
I wish your mother could visit in October after having her transfusion.And you having a job in the clinic. As well hearing more from your cherished daughter, Krista.I've a niece with that name.
I should contact Milena again. Yes, she rented a large studio!But I hardly have time in my shedule to paint.Nor to play piano.I was very busy doing other activities. One can't do it all.
Nice to tell you'd like to become a better person, Robert.You are paving the way, you know! :))One should always do the very best. God does the rest. Live with joy; that is our nature of being.Try to live positively, how hard it sometimes seems to be.
I wondered if you have some friends there?
Best! Rita
I saw your daughters comments. That poor girl has lived a life I would not wish on anyone.
Is there any hope of getting the job in the infirmary? Well, getting it paid that is?
Robert, as God is my witness, I will not forget you. I will continue to write you and let you know that you are remembered out here, even if they move you so far that no one can afford to visit. Would a few dollars in your commissary account help?
I've been speaking with another fellow on the blogs about long term incarceration, and the unfairness of the whole situation. You are still young, and could probably find a job in some menial aspect, but time grows short. If they are going to move forward with relapease of individuals who were convicted prior to the age of 25, I hope it comes soon for you.... Before you know it, you'll be 50. How do you think you would fare personally in the world today? I suppose roofing might still be an option, it probably would not take a lot of relearning of skills to get a job like that.