Just thought I would pop in and say hi to my favorite people. I am feeling much better and am back to work and trying to get back to some type of normalcy (whatever that is)

My son is doing much better and has had to stand up for himself a couple of times but it has built his confidence and he sounds stronger. It has been really hot here the past couple of days and he says that the tempers are flairing and his is too. I cannot imagine being there with no AC. I told him to wet a towel and wear it around his neck to cool off. I guess while he was out for a visit someone got in his locker and stole his smokes (again) damn, that really honks me off. This is the second time . Anyone have any advice as to how to protect his stuff?

I hope everyone is doing Ok and I look forward to talking to ya all again, Please post and update me on how you all are doing.

Love Susan

Hi Susan. Good to hear from you again! Glad you and your son are doing a bit better. I guess I am too. Come to terms with it I suppose and realized there is really nothing I can do but support and love him and count the days till he comes home. I don't have an answer for you about the stealing...I haven't had to deal with that.....yet. Take care.

Hello, Susan! It is good to know that your son is sounding better! Phew! A little relief is better than none. You sound a little better yourself. I don't know what normalcy is... but I'm glad you found a hint of it recently!

SUSAN-GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU AND TO HEAR THAT YOUR SON IS DOING BETTER!

RON HAS HAD STUFF STOLEN OUT OF HIS LOCKER TOO- CAN YOUR SON BUY A LOCK FOR HIS LOCKER? RON SAYS DON'T LEAVE ANYTHING UNATTENDED, NOT EVEN FOR A SECOND

Susan, good to see you back. Thanks for the update on your son. Once the guys on the yard see your son is willing to stand up for himself, he gets respect, & for the most part is left alone. As for getting his locker broken into, theft in prison, especially dorms, happens a lot. We use to call a work boot the univeral combonation for pad locks. It's one, two, BAM & they are in. Best way to avoid losing things is to keep as little as possible in his locker till they find its not worth breaking into. He can also have a friend to let him put some of his stuff in their locker. I had friends I would hold stuff for when they were concerned they might get hit. He can also have friends keep an eye out for someone casing his area. Also a lot of guys got ripped off because it became known they had alot of stuff in their lockers. He should buy the minimum he needs to get by, don't leave his locker door open when hes there because people walking by look in & can see what he has. People watch guys who buy a lot of stuff at canteen, so they know who has what. It's better that the thefts stop on their own rather than him catching someone stealing his stuff, because when he catches a theif he will have to beat the crap out of the guy, & with all the rats in dorms, he will probably get told on & get more time. So for the next month or so keep the bare minimum in his locker & store extra stuff with friends, even if he has to pay them. He can try to get moved so he is closer to his friends, there is strength in numbers, & it's easier to keep a lookout for each others stuff. These are just some ideas, others may have some more. -------Ken

Hi Susan
With a Son in prison myself, I can relate to all you are going through. So glad you have come to some sort of inner peace...that means there is hope for me. It's so very hard to think of our Sons as anything other than the little boys and when we would kiss their booboos and make everything right with the world. Now, we are so helpless. I often call on Our Blessed Mother for comfort as she faced the biggest heartbreak of all as her Son was nailed to the cross.
Ken's thoughts on the theft issue sound good, I believe I may pass those on to my own "baby". I recently sent him extra letter writing supplies and have wondered about them being stolen.
Wonderful to hear you are feeling better and back to work. We must remain strong, take care.

Hello Everyone, This is Susan's son Jeremy I am glad to hear about this site and that people are listening and trying to help those in need especially my mothere. This Site is womderful and I thank everyone of you for the helping words to my mother , Prayers be with you all.
God Bless
Jeremy

Susan & Jeremy ~

It's wonderful to hear from you both. Susan I am glad you are handeling the situation better. This, I have found, comes with time. Sometimes I think I am coping well, other times I think I am losing my mind all over again. That's when I come here and vent and communicate with the few people on this earth who really know what I am going through.

Jeremy your Mom is a precious gem as I am sure you already know. Take care of yoursel, be careful and stay safe. Whatever happens neither you nor your Mom will have to face this alone.

You're both in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You Both.

HELLO JEREMY:

GLAD YOU ARE STANDING WITH YOUR MOTHER..... THIS IS A VERY HARD SITUATION FOR HER..... SHE IS A VERY SPECIAL LADY AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE HAS A VERY SPECIAL SON..... KEEP THE FAITH AND ALL WILL TURN OUT ALRIGHT FOR YOU AND FOR HER.....

MY LOVE AND PRAYERS
DONNA

Jeremy,

Thanks for your nice words. I agree it's great that your supporting your mom & she you, as you deal with the situation. We are all here to help each other, thats where our strenght comes from. Please feel free to come back, if you need any support, or have any questions. ------Ken

Jeremy;

((((((((((HUGZ)))))))))) from all of us.

Sorry Mom (Susan). I just can't resist hugging a kid!

Menolly

I have been meaning to post on this thread but it kept slipping my mind. That was so sweet of Jeremy to post, I did not know he did, I must have left the screen up when I went to work that day and he posted. He will be so excited to see responses to his post. He is away at camp this week but will hopefully be home this weekend.

Ya all have a great day,

Thats ok Menolly hugs are great and he needs lots of them, he feels bad for his brother and misses him and then on top of that he worries about me.

Susan

Does he have a locker where he can put a combination lock on it? If you get a key lock he has to make sure no one gets access to the keys that's why it's better to get a combination.

I am wondering can anyone give me any info. on the keys to life program that is I believe in fort supply at the william s. key correctional center. I am not sure what it is all about. My 17 year old son will be going there after he turns 18 at the end of the month. Any info. would be great thank you ! Aymie23:rolleyes: