Transfers today... He's headed home to California. Now begins the Federal prison drama... i'm excited and nervous at the same time! He'll be so close to home, yet all the drama that's involved witht he federal system. At least at the USDB i knew he was "safe".

wow, is that good or bad?? how did that happen? did you want it to happen? maybe the new place will be better for him...good luck

This is very good. I'll get to visit, since he'll only be two hours away. His son will be able to get to know his dad, depending on if the ex wife allows him to visit, that's a whole other ball of drama... But over all this is a very good thing.

No idea how it happend, he just called me on monday morning and let me know he was in th "hole" waiting to be transfered out on the 22nd, i think he said. Finally, the journey home begins!!!

Maria, that is great news! My son wants a federal transfer, too, and I have the same worries about him being safe (as compared to USDB). Only thing I can say is that federal is much better than state! If I can ask, how much time does he have left to serve? I'm really happy for you. Congrats!

Lisa.

He was sentenced to life, with the possibility of parole after 10 years. So come June, he’ll hit the 10 year mark. And he keeps trying to reassure me that he’ll be okay, and that federal prison will be similar to what the USBD used to be like in the old building… And he says he was okay then. I know he knows how to handle himself, I just can’t help but worry.

He’s excited, he’ll be close to home, and will have a real chance at parole, and be out of the clutches of the military. So I’m trying to be excited with/for him. And push all my fears to the back of my mind. I’m okay until I watch an episode of “OZ” or prison break… then the wheels start turning again. He’s also excited to be able to grow his hair and a beard…

~maria

Maria,
I am excited for you too. It's hard being so far away, and for so long and I know you will really enjoy being able to visit often. My son has life with parole eligibility at 10 years, too. His plea limited the sentence to 70 years, but it might as well be life! I'm so glad things are working out okay for your son. I hope his transition from military to civilian goes well. My son has the same view as you as to being "out of the clutches of the military." Just a matter of waiting for his appeal to be final and to reach his date for transfer. I hope your son's ex allows his son to get to know his father. No matter what he did, or where he is, he's still his father and the child has a right and need to know him. Good luck to your son! Take care and keep us posted!

Lisa.