I have tears on my eyes. I am so touched. I got today letter from my friend who is in Polunsky. I have been writing with him just some months, but he has become one of my best friends. He has understood (under lines), that me and my family has some financial problems now. Too many bills and un-expected things happened, and guess what..

He wrote to me, that he has saved a little money and he would love to send me some... I couldnt stop crying.

No, I dont want to take his money - he needs it more than I and I will survive, but idea of him sending me (!) money from DR was something.

Once I wrote about problems in my relationship and he wrote:
"You must tell him to pay more attention you need and deserve or else I'll have to break out of here and steal you away ;-). If not I'll have to get to work digging my tunnel!"

LOL

People always think they (inmates) are just searching for money etc.. but it isnt like that. I dont have any bad experience. I have also another friend on AZ DR and he is my best friend. We have been writing 1 1/2 years for now and he is someone I can trust and someone who cares.

I couldnt think of my life without those two men. They are both so unique friends.

Those guys there, are so much more caring than men here in free world sometimes... They can find happiness on simple things. I am so happy to have friends like they are. I enjoy our long talks and I am always waiting for their letters..

And when I notice letter in my mailbox from one of them I am almost jumping.... And I am happy that I can share my life with them and be part of their life...

:) HUGS for all of you

Your friend sounds like a good hearted person...it's nice when you recieve an unexpected offer for help. My penpal was 'flat as a pancake' when we first started writing - now It is hard to shut him up! He is one of the best things that has entered my life and I have to admit he consumes a good part of it now. As I live in London I am always sending him postacrds, funny greeting cards and photographs on a weekly basis. Even my mum and my niece have started writing to him without me even asking! I guess no one ever knows when they are to come across a good friend in thier life but it does just go to show, no matter what thier faults (or even our own for that matter) people still have a heart and good nature some where lurking about thier person!

Thats awesome Angry ram!!!!

Noora
Thanks so much for sharing your story. It is great to hear the positive, because alot of the time, we hear the negative. That nearly had me crying when you wrote he offered you money. What a genuine friendship you have, that is just so great. (((hugs)))

that was a beautiful letter from your DR penpal so kind and considerate not all men/women are out for what they can get from others i wish you both all the good luck and happiness you deserve

:) That's wonderful Angry Ram - I know what you mean about your friend. I have one too, he has just been moved off DR and I love him so much - he is really so special to me....and so considerate of me, I can't get over it sometimes. I often think how EMPTY my life would be without his friendship...we often think alike and our letters anticipate each other's ..like he will ask me something which I have already just answered in my last letter to him!!! He is a VERY special friend and I am SO grateful to know him and privileged to have him call me his friend. He is a really True friend, - I guess this friendship, like yours with your friends, is so powerful, because it is built on unconditional love.....there is nothing more sincere than that.

Yeah....a death row inmate from Texas sent my husband and I some money a couple of times to help with our website.

Hello all! Thank you for your replies. Yes, they truly are wonderful friends. I was bit behind of letters as my life has been pretty hard now, as I have divorced and started my life all over again. I have lost few "friends" because of this all - even I was one who was being hurt.. I tried many months to save this marriage, but without any luck :( At least I know I have them - who are loyal and caring friends... And I enjoy our frienship alot.

Too many people want to think the worst of these guys. When, I found my husband, on Arizona death row, I found an unbelievable spirit. There are spiritual changes that a person has to go through, faced with the solitude and lonliness DR inmates lives are designed to entail. I have discovered the results are often beautiful.

My husband almost went crazy, thinking I would pay for our wedding. It was his responsibility, he kept saying. A couple of weeks later he sent me a letter telling me he had the $200 to cover the ceremony. I don't ask! It meant to much to him to do what he felt was right by me.
Maybe, if more people knew these guys have hearts to it would not be so easy for them to sit at home in thier recliners and simply push the button on the remote, when they announce another execution and it seems to bother them, just a little.
Ram tell your friends, my blessings are with them, always.............

That is too sweet!!! :)

Hi
I have been writing to my DR penpal for 6 months and he is now a huge part of my life. To be able to share with someone in such extreme circumstances is a privilage. I totally agree that not all inmates want money, friendship means so much more Best wishes to you all x