Hi to all our pto family. Well, its been close to 6 months now since Jeff was released to come home. Our story is like many others. We were together before his incarceration, as bf-gf. While he was in county awaiting tranfer to prison, we were married. We had intended to marry before hand, anyway, and we thought it would be of help to him in prison if we were to make it legal. One of the biggest decisions that we made was for me to move to a different state while he was behind the wall. We felt that if we took ourselves to a different environment and started our lives over again that things would fall into place more effectively. I had lived in the same OHio town lifelong, but moved us to Va. and set up ho use, gained employment and set the future for our lives. I also did some ground work and obtained him potential employment upon his release. I brought him home the first of Jan. 06. He was able to obtain his driving privialges within a few short weeks and landed a job with a major construction company within the area. Things have been going up for the most part, every since. WE've had a couple minor set backs, he was laid off for about 6 weeks, but we managed to keep things together. He does everything he needs to do to keep himself free from the razor wires and such.. I am very proud of him. INterstate transfer went smoothly and he has his regular meeting with his po. THis person is impressed with his successes and is going to do the best to get him off his probation early. FOr those of you who are trying to get it together, dont give up. it can and will work with determination and love. Thanks to you all for being here for us. Have a great day.....:D

Congratulations, Linda! There are a few brass rings on this merry-go-round; glad you got one!

Keep moving foward and beat the odds day by day!

That is wonderful...It gives me hope!! I really need it right now!! Thank you...I wish you much happiness!! I really needed to read this today!

Linda, you and Jeff give inspiration to all of us!!!!! You both are so deserving of happiness, and the happiness and success shows! Keep posting, we need the hope your story gives!!!

Linda and Jeff, you guys are my inspiration. I believe that if you work hard and don't give up anything can happen. Look at what you did!!! The both of you keep me sane at times when I feel like falling apart. Thank you for all you do and God Bless the both of you and keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!

Linda and Jeff, all your updates and your success story brings a smile to my face. Love ya both......keep up the good work!!!

Linda, it's so great to hear how wonderful you are both doing!!! I love reading the success stories!!!! Good luck in all you do!

Thanks, guys...!! THings are still going great for Jeff and I. WE are very commited to this relationship and doing everything it takes to insure that our future together will be a magnificent one. He came out of prison with the attitude we were going to make this happen, and he was not going back For the first few months we found ourselves looking bask at the past, but no more, we are doing today what it takes to have a great future tomorrow. Our past is just that and we have decided not to look in the rear view mirror but to move on and keep buliding on our foundation of admiration, love and just all around full fillment....Have a great day.

Lidna,

Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience. Committment and dedication to making this thing work is so crucicial and it's important when we recognize.

Congratulations and best wishes.

Very glad to hear it :)

Thank you for this! It seems all I hear are the horror stories anymore. I needed this today! We'll be in the same boat when he's finally released. New town for him so I always worried that might make the transition MORE difficult. THANK YOU!

Congratulations And Keep Up The Good Work, Attitude And Faith!!!

That is wonderful...It gives me hope!! I really need it right now!! Thank you...I wish you much happiness!! I really needed to read this today!

My guy still has some time to do but I wandered in this forum for some hope and you gave that to me. Thanks for sharing and for giving me hope.... I also really needed that today! :D

Things are still looking up for Jeff and I. We are happy that we offer all of you hope. Hang in there, sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel seems so distant, but it will come....take care