Didn't see this thread started so there must be lots of busyness. How is everyone?

My pals in AZ have been writing weekly except my youngest who is missing in action and keeps getting moved around. One of my pals in CDU at Rhynning awaiting a transfer after his reclass at the end of the month is in a cell with 3 people, one of whom must sleep on the floor (hopefully it won't flood too much anymore). He's a patient, tolerant person in his 50s but the stress is getting to him.

Hope your guys are faring better.

Is there any good news out there about the prison system?

No news that I've heard. Happy to say that I only got 4 and a half months left! My Aaron seems to be doing great now that he got moved into an indoor facility. Also just like to add that since he's been more confined, he's been working out in his cell and gained 39lbs! (yummy)

I'm happy because starting on March 15th I'm going to be spending 10 weeks in Phoenix for work. I'll be staying only 28 miles from Perryville and my work is paying for the whole thing! :) Ten weeks of being within driving distance of Michelle! And it's not costing me a dime. :) :) :) Anybody need a place to stay?

Hi All,
Doing good out here in California. Wishing that I was in AZ so I could visit him more often.
He's doing really well after all the drama that went on in December. His jaw is really messed up, so we might have some sort of lawsuit coming up. Anybody know of what kind of legal rights he has about malpractice? Just wondering.
I know I don't post much around here, but it's good to know that ya'll are out there going through the same stuff I am.

39 pounds!!! Now in 4 1/2 that will be -- !!!! At least it sounds like all muscle. My penpals have gained weight too from the inactivity and I don't think it is all muscle--I worry they are eating themselves into a heart attack!
No news that I've heard. Happy to say that I only got 4 and a half months left! My Aaron seems to be doing great now that he got moved into an indoor facility. Also just like to add that since he's been more confined, he's been working out in his cell and gained 39lbs! (yummy)

I missed hearing about this one. Is he able to eat? Did he have surgery? Is he getting care now? I hope he isn't in pain.

Take care.

Hi All,
Doing good out here in California. Wishing that I was in AZ so I could visit him more often.
He's doing really well after all the drama that went on in December. His jaw is really messed up, so we might have some sort of lawsuit coming up. Anybody know of what kind of legal rights he has about malpractice? Just wondering.
I know I don't post much around here, but it's good to know that ya'll are out there going through the same stuff I am.

My good news is that my older son said he can meet me in Arizona so we can both go see my younger son. Both of them together! YEA! My older son has a new job.

I am finally feeling better. It seems like everyone in Texas has "creeping consumption". I have been sick since New Years. I am ready to do something besides go to the doctor.

Work has been a challenge, but I have made it through the challenges.

How are the rest of you?

I missed hearing about this one. Is he able to eat? Did he have surgery? Is he getting care now? I hope he isn't in pain.

Take care.


He did have surgery and he's worried that the doctor messed the whole thing up. He's able to eat solid foods, but can't open his mouth more then two inches. He's starting to be really worried about that. He was on a medical ward for about five weeks, but now he's not.
Thanks for asking. I think he'll be fine. He's tough.

Glad to hear he's on the road to recovery. From your ticker, I see you'll be able to see him soon. Hope that kiss will be pain-free!!!!He did have surgery and he's worried that the doctor messed the whole thing up. He's able to eat solid foods, but can't open his mouth more then two inches. He's starting to be really worried about that. He was on a medical ward for about five weeks, but now he's not.
Thanks for asking. I think he'll be fine. He's tough.

39 pounds!!! Now in 4 1/2 that will be -- !!!! At least it sounds like all muscle. My penpals have gained weight too from the inactivity and I don't think it is all muscle--I worry they are eating themselves into a heart attack!

Yeah, it is all muscle:D He has been working out incessantly (push ups, sit ups...ect) I cannot wait to hug him again!!! He is built really stocky naturally and when he was at Tents he dropped a whole bunch of weight and looked really unhealthy. I mean it's not like they're feeding him steak or anything nutritional :mad: Anyway, it's ALWAYS great to hear he is doing well. And I am happy to hear everyone else seems to be doing good too. Only thing that's NOT good is how SLOW the mail is gotten :angry: They are short in the mail room and don't care. So, our mail is 7-10 days behind :blah: :blah: :blah:

:bow: Well, I am glad that someone did the February Shout Out for AZ. I was looking for it earlier. :D

February 2006 is the BEST month of my entire life so far. On Feb 1,
I married the other half of my heart, Eric, in Tucson and we are so happy. :drool: :drool: :drool: Course it wasn't the easiest of things to accomplish but we did and now we are married. I could NOT be happier unless he was out and with me. :hee: :hee: :hee: I spent a lot of time with his family in Phoenix and we had a blast. Also hooked up with my girl, hubbyslilangel, out there and that is always good. :clap: :beer:

:bow: I am back to work at the company I worked at for 14 years so I am super happy about that. So much less pressure than my previous job at the litigation law firm! UGH! :slap:

And February is the month for Valentine's Day ...and that is all about romance.:heart: :heart: ..can't get better than that.

So life is good for this member. :rock: :rock:

It's been a while that I posted but thought it is February and in a few more days it is our wedding anniversary, so thought I'll say hello to everybody!

Welcome back & Happy Anniversary Blue :thumbsup: Crack out the champagne :heart:

Congratulations!!

:clap: :clap: I think we can see from your overflowing clipart how happy you are ;) !
Best wishes and hope you get to visit often.:hifive:


:bow: Well, I am glad that someone did the February Shout Out for AZ. I was looking for it earlier. :D

February 2006 is the BEST month of my entire life so far. On Feb 1,
I married the other half of my heart, Eric, in Tucson and we are so happy. :drool: :drool: :drool: Course it wasn't the easiest of things to accomplish but we did and now we are married. I could NOT be happier unless he was out and with me. :hee: :hee: :hee: I spent a lot of time with his family in Phoenix and we had a blast. Also hooked up with my girl, hubbyslilangel, out there and that is always good. :clap: :beer:

:bow: I am back to work at the company I worked at for 14 years so I am super happy about that. So much less pressure than my previous job at the litigation law firm! UGH! :slap:


And February is the month for Valentine's Day ...and that is all about romance.:heart: :heart: ..can't get better than that.

So life is good for this member. :rock: :rock:

Checking in!!!

Hope Tuesday 14th is great for you all

:heart: :grouphug:

Well I Dont Have A Date Yet But In 4 Months We Will Know If My Honey Gets To Come Home In October

Hope Every One Is Doing Well;

My Daughter Turned 18 On Sunday And Well With Her Mental Illness I Have Told These People In The System (value Options) Etc That I Wanted To Make Sure Something Was Set Up For Her When She Was 18 So She Doent Get Bored And Shit Dont Hit The Fan Between Us
Well They Havent Done Anything And Like Doc They Are Are Not In No Damn Hurry If We Dont Get Something Going Right Now Ishe Is Going With Me To Go See My Husband Which We Love For Her To Go But Not Every Visit It Is To Hard On Me And It Is Going To Put A Strain On Him And I Cause We Need That Time Alone If He Is Going To Come Home Soon We Gotta Work Toward Getting Things Talked Out Etc And Ready For Home Coming That Is Going To Be A Big Adjustment On Us Both

Any One Has Any Ideas What A 18 Yr Old Disabled (mentally And Emotionally That Cant Be Left Totally Alone) Activities In The Community Phx, East Vally Area That Is Low In Cost And On Weekends Please Let Me Know

Happy anniversary Blue.. that is cool... I hope you have a great visit

Hi everyone, Happy February!! (way late...sorry!) I hope that everyone is having a good month so far. :) I apologize for not checking in sooner, school is keeping me super busy this semester. It's my last semester of nursing school and we are doing two 12 hr. clinicals a week, along with all of our in class assignments. Plus, I am still working and visit my husband on the weekends. I can't wait to be done with school, I'm not going to know what to do with all the free time I'll have! :p
~Nancy, congrats on your wedding! :yay: Wishing you and Eric a lifetime of happiness & love! :heart:
~Chintah, thanks for starting February check-in for me-I was slackin' :blush:. I hope that you and your pen-pals are doing well. :)
~Blue, happy anniversary!! :D
~soulmates, hope that you hear some good news in 4 months! ;)
~Nj, Great news on your older son being able to visit R with you! :) Are you visiting soon?
Everyone else, hope you are all doing well and that you hear from your loved ones soon! Have a good rest of the weekend!! :) Lisa

HEY NJNANCYMAE,CONGRATS TO YOU AND ERIC,FROM THE NEWBIE.BEST OF LUCK AND LOVE IN YOUR FUTURE TOGETHER.

February has been perplexing to say the least. I'm having a lot of conflicting feelings about, well, everything. My ex-husband (Craig) wants to get back together and be a "family" and right now that sounds really tempting because I've been lonely. But, I love Mikel and know that were he out here with me, there would be no doubt in my mind about being with him. It's just knowing that he still has 23 months left and I'm trying to raise 3 boys by myself...and here is someone else that I obviously once loved wanting to be at my side and helping me out. GRRRR...I HATE THIS!!! I want to crawl into a deep dark hole and sleep for the next 2 years.