Hey All! I just got back from my visit--what a long 4 days. We got there on Sat for visitation and it seems that that the visitation super that I had spoke with 2 weeks ago was no longer there. And there was no record of a prior authorization for our weekend visit in Frank's file!!!! Weekend visits are normally for cadre inmates only.I was just dumbfounded. I explained to them that this luetenant had authorized this and I had just spent tooooo many hours on the road with two children blah..blah.. They talked with the captain in charge and they ok'd it. They were so cool. We got right in and spent from 10 til 3 on Sat and 9 til 2 on sunday with him. I loved seeing him, but hated leaving. I left bawling both times. I tried so hard not to. I wasn't going to on sunday-kept telling myself. Then watched our 7 yr old daughter signing 'I love you' w/ tears streaming as we left and I lost it. It was worth the 1600+ miles, hopefully we can do it again. I need to talk with Frank, because if it was too hard for him, we won't go. Or maybe if the kids don't go the next time. I want to fly down if I go by myself, way easier. I only got turned around (no-not lost):) twice, damn construction. I just thought I wopuld let you all know that it went great. He looked great even in that baggy jumpsuit!! Too bad we weren't alone ;)
Better go, Take Care All!!
CJ (kmeg)

CJ: sounds like the visit was bittersweet. they always are, at least for me. when i went to see my friend on death row, i managed to keep it together in front of him, but cried like a baby the minute i shut my car door. i am sure frank was so thrilled just to be with his family again. so happy to hear you got to see him despite the administrative "goof". *hugs*

I'm glad you had a good visit :) it's wierd about the mixup that they had when you got there, sounds like they don't have their stuff together, but you got to see him! That's wonderful! :) I understand that "gotta go home" blues too...I cried like a baby as soon as I got into my truck too. Happens every time :( But you always get to see him again :) that's the good part

Glad you had a great visit. My Mom always wants me to call her when I start home, just to know when I am on the road. I tell her I can't call her the moment I get to the car - I'm not only emotional, but also drained, like all of the life has been sucked out of me. Wayne says it has the same effect on him but the precious, bittersweet time we spend together is worth it.