Snowbabydavis better half is coming home in 24 days. As a new forum, she is the first one so far. Yea Snow baby, Congratulations. Make sure to keep us here at the "met while incarcerated" forum up to date and let us know how great it is when he is home.

Congratulations snowbaby!!! We are here for you.

Patty

Congradulations!!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!

Congrats!!!

Congrats!!!!!!!

That's great news! I'm happy for you guys :thumbsup:

Congratulations snowbaby.I wish the both of u the best of luck.

Awesome news Snowbaby! Best of Luck to you both.

congrats snowbaby :)

Raven'slove thank you so much for thinking of us. It was so great because as I was going through the posts I found yours while I was talking to my guy on the phone, I read him all the posts to us he was deeply moved by them, says to tell you all thanks. We will still be here even after he comes home to offer our support and advice to you all in your ongoing journies. Yes, the countdown as the first of this group, this forum is officially on...23 and a wake up.

Staci and Shawn

Your welcome Staci!! We are so happy that you are the first count down. 23 day yooohoooo you go girl.

congrats :)

Way to go. Only 23 days now. Congratulations! Hope the time will fly by real fast.

Congratulations from me, too.

Rose

22 days yippee

Well from what I know of you and what is going on, those 22 days will just fly by!!! Not to mention they will be full of exciting things!!!! They already have been! You know me, I'll give you a few days but then I am definitely coming down to meet Shawn! Its alwmost over for you, oir should I say its just beginning?! You lucky Dog!!!!

Congrats to you and your man, Snowbaby. I wish you both the best of luck. :)

Thanks to you all, and LD's Autumn you know you are welcome anytime as Shawn can't wait to meet you as well. 22 days, WOW I can't believe it. It does seem to be going fast but then like today it can seem like it is going backwards, but no complaints here. I love being at 22 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Staci

Hip, Hip, Hooray 22 days. They are going bye. Not much longer for you. Hope you are continuing to take your vitamins so you will be in tip top shape.

Girls you can count on the fact I have all those kind of things covered, all the way down to the birth control. Funny to have to worry about that at this point of my life.

Staci

Congratulations!! Time will fly then he'll be home before you know it!

SNOWBABY!!!!! Congrats, 22days and counting! keep us all posted on how life is like with him home. We will be counting down with you girl! It is going to go by sooo fast. I know you probably cant sleep right?

I am sleeping ok right now,however I know the closer it gets that will be harder to do. We had a phone thing last night where he couldn't call, he phoned my Mom to have her tell me he couldnt' get through he didn't want me to worry. He is so thoughtful that way, no wonder I love that man., No block though. So I called the phone company and the phone line I use for his calls has outside trouble on the line so hopefully he will be able to call tonight. But I just keep telling myself, even if he can't it is only 21 days and he will be here...we are spoiled thoug as we have talked everyday for the last year almost...

Staci

congrats chica to you and your man !!!!

20 days girrrrlllllll!!

20 days, oh my Great Spirit

Wow, almost in the teens. We are not able to get our calls due to a block however we still keep in touch two times a week at my Mom's. We have decided that not talking everyday being this close is not a bad thing, as we think this will make the time go faster, now instead of being so focused on his coming home, we can look forward to the next time we can talk to each other...Girls the days are flying...

Staci

YOUR UNDER TWENTY, YOUR UNDER TWENTY. NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA

19 days, moving right along. You just have to be so very excited. I can only imagine.

Yes, we are both so excited. I have to tell you, I have to remind myself everyday that we are this close to him coming home, this is going to happen, this is real. I look back on the last 21 months and can't believe we have came so far and grown so close. All of the goals we spoke of and put in place, we achieved. I think this is a great testimony to our relationship, it proves that we can put a plan in motion and have the outcome we wanted, that we are able to work as partners, as partners should. In doing this, we know that we can overcome each and every situation that comes our way, by working through it as the partners we have become. We solidified the foundation of our relationship, so that when the problems, drama, and obstacles come...and they will...we have a solid foundation to keep us intact. Ladies, I know these relationships statistically have a great failure rate, I knew it going in, I know it now...what I suggest is while you are in this stage of the relationship of waiting, take this opportunity and negatiate your relationship, talk about everything, don't settle, but do compromise, let him know what you can somewhat tolerate, and what is an absolute deal breaker, get to know him through his family and friends, they are probably his biggest alies and biggest critics, keep it real-always. I no more than you in your relationships, know what the future holds, but if our future is based on our past, this is destined to last...I wish each and everyone of you the absolute best ofblessings in your relationships and your futures... I will always come back to PTO even after he is home to keep you all up to date on us and to check in on you and yours...
P.S.
In a melancholy(sp) mood tonight.

Staci

Just 18 days now, pretty soon you are going to be down to a wake up and then oh watch the excitement on the board. I sure do love to see another one coming home. Yippie!

17 days and going for my very last visit today. I absolutely can't wait to see him, it has been three weeks. I didn get to talk to him last night which was a blessing the phone kept messing up and we got disconnected, but to hear his voice was wonderful. Happy Saturday to you all...


Staci

Staci......Enjoy your LAST visit and be safe!

I hope you had a good visit and can I just say:
16 days and a wake up, yippee

Hope you enjoyed your last prison visit. That has to be just wonderful. What a feeling it must be. Happy 17 days and a wake up. It won't be long now.

We did enjoy our last visit, it was so wonderful to see him and he looks sooo goood...We reflected back alot today, and looked forward alot today also...We were both in the best of spirits knowing that the next time I make that drive it will be to bring him home...the time is going pretty fast so far but I have a feeling it will become much harder to bear the closer it gets, stay with me girls I am going need you all to keep me grounded and focuses...

Staci

I ain't goin nowhere...... (((((BIG GRIN))))) Not til April anyways! LOL

Pretty soon you are going to be in the single digits. Now, that has to feel good. Only 16 days and a wake up for you, WOWEE!

Oh I remember the time you are going through fondly. This is such an exciting time for you. I am excited FOR you!!! Keep takin' your vitamins, sista, trust me on that one.

Hugggz,
Patty

My best to you! ;)

Snowbabydavis,

It is definitely your, time, day, year, etc. We salute and celebrate great news.

I have a slight undersanding of the feelings, mood, emotions, etc. that you're experiencing. You play things out in your mind and when you pick them up/or see them on that date, something totally different happens.

Wishing you the best, for having him home is the best feeling. It's an adjustment and take it one day at a time, communicate, but you'll guys do just fine.

Can't to read your home coming post.

Oh I remember the time you are going through fondly. This is such an exciting time for you. I am excited FOR you!!! Keep takin' your vitamins, sista, trust me on that one.

Hugggz,
Patty

Remember what Patty always says Don't stress he won't be looking behind the refrigerator ( along with take your vitamins)



Oh and Can I say: We are not going anywhere!

16 days!! Almost there hang in there!!

WOW, 16 days girls...It is good to be doing my coming home here in this forum. This is where I know I belong, with others who can share with me exactlly what I am going through. My girlfriend called me today to remind me to breathe...I have warned all my friends and family that this next two weeks I might be a basket case, they all are supportive...I will be doing some cleaning, but have decided to leave behind the refrigerator alone, my friend is coming next week to finish some wall border and stenciling we started in DECEMBER...my how the time has flown...
Thunder thanks for the advice, and this is what we absolutely intend to do, one day at a time and keep the communications skills we have perfected, useful. We love and respect each other, everything else comes after that...

Staci

OMG, 15 days. You just have to be so excited. Yippee, Hurrah! Another one coming home. Just what we all love to hear. Better make sure you are taking those vitamins.

Much happiness to you always and forever.

Babygirl, excited isn't the word...I talked to him tonight. He sounds so relaxed, but excited also. I am busy finishing off some of the things that need to be done prior to him coming home. I need to get him a set of keys, and another set of clothes, I talked to my insurance guy today about adding him to my policy, as it looks like we will be sharing a vehicle for awhile, getting the house finished of wall border...Wow I think I need to make a list...I wasn't going to but with time constraints I am afraid if I don't something will get missed...OMG girls 15 days....

Staci

Well I know I will definitely have to have a list because I would definitely be forgetting alot. I hadn't thought of the keys. I did inquire with my insurance agent what the cut off age is for young males that they aren't charged that higher premium and my husband is over it so that is a good thing.

If I may ask you, did you find that you had to pay a higher premium "just because" he had been in prison? I am just curious is all.

I am way beyond time for my husband to come home, short of a miracle, but nothing like getting prepared right?

woohooo congratulations snowbaby! i know the feeling of the countdown oh so well lol. wish you both the best on his homecoming and future!

Counting with you Staci!!! and looking forward to seeing you two together when I am there visiting (14 days) GAWD!!1 you are one lucky woman!! If I werent so happu for you I would be green with envy!!!!

Wingy, glad to see you on board friend, and absolutely can't wait to see you in Indiana, and I know exactlyl how you feel about the green with envy cause I would feel the same way if the tables were turned, but believe me when I say your day will come and sooner than you think..And we are still plannig a trip out your way as soon as soon as you give the word...
Baby girl, as far as the insurance, we will have to pay a higher premium do to that fact taht he has had a valid licence with no insurance coverage, the insurance companies don't care that he has been unable to drive, in their mind, he could have been without insurance and that makes it where you have to pay more, that is why when you get a quote for insurance, you always want to have some insurance on board cause it does affect your rates. My insurance guy says that it won't be that much more though the big thing that could affect it is his driving record, and luckily he has a good one, no tickets, just a warning for a seat belt...so that is a blessing...
14 days and am starting to feel it..had a hard time getting to sleep last night, just kept thinking of things like all I still have to do, and what it will be like when he is in bed with me...things like that...but I am not complaining.

Staci

Wowee, 14 days now and they keep coming on down. Pretty soon you are going to be left with a wake up and then he will be home, yippee!

Thanks for answering my question. Guess it won't apply to us as my husband has been without a driver's license for years now and he did not have any tickets prior to it expiring. Of course he will have to get a license in this state anyway as he has never had one here. I am glad to hear they don't hold prison against them in that respect. I thought perhaps they might and that was my concern in asking.

All my best to you and yours. Another one coming home, oh what a banner year this is. Yippee!

13 days and counting...the time is going fast due to the fact that I have worked over every night this week, by the time I get home, spend some time with the kids, watch some tv it's time for bed...Oh and it is staying lighter longer, a true sign that spring is on the way. Talked to the pre-release man today to set up a time to pick him up...I told him I want to pick him up at 1-2 in the mornng as I have to work that day...I am to call him back on Fri to see if that was confirned by the Captain, if not I will talk to the Captain myself, because really if he has a ride how can they stop him from leaving because after midnight he is to be released...so wish me luck on that. Might as well go get him as early as possible I wouldn't be sleeping anyway...I'll definately keep everybody posted...

STaci

13 days!!!!!!

11 days now and the clock is still ticking. It is going by fast and I hope you are getting ready to travel this new journey.

All my best to you.

Girls you know I am...I talked to him tonight and he sound so good, it was good to hear his voice but those minutes do go so fast. Everything is in place, the arrangements are made to pick him up, the kids are going to grandmas, the clothes and keys are bought, the food he wants when he gets here will be bought the day before of course...I just can't think of any thing else...anybody?

Staci

OH my single digits, by the time you read this or close to it you will be 9 and a wake up. woo hoo.

9 days and a wake up girrrlll!!! YIPPIEE!

10 days to go and I have to say the weekends are the worst. During the week I am so busy with work and the kids that the time flys by like a blur, however the weekends drag on with no real routine to keep my mind busy. Next weekend my daughter and I are going out with his daughters and their mother for their birthday which is next sat. that will be cool and at that time only 4 days until I pick him up...

Staci

Hang in there Staci......you only have a few short ones to go!

Yea, yippee, only 10 more days and you are getting there to pick him up. Just think tomorrow you will be in the single digits. You are so blessed. I am so very happy for you.

All my best to you.

Single digits single digits, gotta love them single digits!!!!!!!!!

Ya hangin' in there honey? Won't be long now, take the vitamins, trust me on this one!!!

Much Love,
Patty

Well I think I am hangin' in, had a terrible dream last night, have been tearful all weekend, I think the reality that this part of life is coming to an end is finally sinking in...not that I will miss this...but it has been so much a part of my life that it is hard to know it is almost over...I can only relate it to finishing nursing school...I worked so hard for so long, ate it, drank it, slept it...than when it was over... I was so overwhelmed with relief that I cried for days...I miss him more now too...we can only talk at my moms now and that has been hard as we were used to talking everyday...thanks to everyone for your continued support and encouragement and I will definately need it in this next week...I love you all..

Staci

Seven days now for you and part of that is already over with. The worst is behind you. Golly, it is going by fast now, before you know it the magical day will be here.

All my best to you and yours.

I am so sorry I haven't been here in a couple of days, I have been sick. That said. "

Yipee 4 and a wake up. I am so hoping this week goes fast.

5 days girl! You must be so excited. Almost there...

Yes, excited isn't the word, of Raven I haven't been here for a couple of days myself. Last minute preparations this weekend, then working Mon and Tues and going to get him at 4:00 in the AM on Wed...the kids are set, the house will be...I will keep you all posted..

Staci

This is such an exciting time, I remember it well and heck I'm fixin' to do it again. I hope you are able to find a few minutes of "me" time in the whirlwind of commotion. Make the time, YOU DESERVE IT!!!

Much Love and Many Blessings,
Patty

Patty, as a matter of fact I have found some "me" time. I went to the movie tonight with some girls from work, the new Madea movie, and some drinks afterwards..had a great time and it was really needed...I have to ask, when he came home the first time was there something you didn't do that you wished you had? I know this might be a complex question but I was just curious because it seems after a big event as this there is always that 20/20 moment is which we think...I wish I had done or thought of that...

Staci

I wish I had taken better care of me. The day he came home I had a fever/chills we um well ya know managed to have a wonderful time despite that but if I could change ONE thing on that day I would have been healthier. Hence, the reason for all my VITAMIN posts in the Countdowns...

Patty

Good point, and as a matter of fact I think I do remember you mentioning that you weren't feeling well that day. I work in a Pediatrics office and am exposed to many different virus' daily. Not to say that I am immune to them all, but I am pretty healthy in spite of the exposure. Thanks again for all the continued support and encouragement this past 17 months since I joined PTO.

Staci

Two days to go, how exciting! :)

Staci,
You are my very dear friend of MANY years. I am so happy for you and so jealous!
Girl - one more day and a wake up!!!!! BREATHE!!!!
Come see me Tuesday night and I will keep you from going crazy, chasing your own tail, or pacing the floor. No school - spring break!
You know we are forever friends and I will hold you down!
Leah

Wow just one more day and a wake up. OMG, I know you are so very excited. Happiness to you always.

I am so jealous!!!!! LOL I am so excited for you! I know ow excited you are as well. I can't think of anything I would do that you haven't already thought of except to just realize and cherish every single moment of that first day since you will not be repeating it again!!!! Ya know Leah will keep you grounded and I already told you that you can call me no matter what time it is. I'm the only one that answers my phone and I can go without sleep to hear good news anyday! Take care Hun!!!

Just a wake up left!!!! I am sooooo happy for you. Enjoy your baby's homecoming and turning your dreams into a reality. Keep us posted about what it is like on the outside.

Wow, what a blessing to come home to such positive thought coming my way, brought tears to my eyes...
Leah...I love you girl, the years we have already been friends won't match the years ahead we will continue to be friends...as far as coming over depends on how much time i have left after last minute things are done..but I think for my peace of mind I will...
LD's Autumn..girl you have also become one of my dearest friends as well, you have seen us through some tough times and some good times...but this will be the very best..and you are right...this is a one time deal...love ya...and I pray your day will come and when it does...I will be holding you down...
To everybody else thanks for the ongoing encouragement...I can't even put into words how I am feeling, but I know it is relief and overwhelmed...

Staci

Well you are down to just a wake up now. Then you will be able to travel a different journey and that just has to be exciting. I wish you both all the best and all the happiness in the world.

It's almost over.

Go pick up your man and do us met while incarcerated people proud. seriously We hope and pray that you and your man have many years of togetherness with freedom thrown in for good measure. Let us know how your homecoming was and Yes we want details.

Taking a moment to let you know that everything went off without a hitch, I got to the prison at approx 3:30 AM, they were waiting for me. They took his clothes, he changed and came out about 15 minutes later. We have just been setting at home chillin'. Life is good and bound to get better...he is in the living room on the phone with his auntie, man it feel good to say that...

Staci

I am so Happy for Both You and Shawn ! MAy God Bless your Family!