Hello folks, it's been ages since I posted anything. My husband has been home for 2 weeks now. Things are even better than we both imagined and talked about. Now that's something! I am so happy with him. He is so movtivated, he does everything around the house, he cooks, cleans and does laundry. He is loving and caring...he is ALL that.
I needed to post on here one more time to let people know that good things do happen, and relationships DO work out. We started out as penpals. There have been rough spots but it was all worth it and we are on our way to a good good life. I thank God for bringing us together.

Take care all
Good Luck, God Bless...
Marsha :)

That's GREAT! I'm soooo happy for you both! My Charlie's been home for just over a month now - all is well here, too! Don't "go away" from PTO, though, there are plenty of people around here that could, I'm sure, still benefit from your advice, or that you could give a (((HUG))) to now and again. I know how alot of men & women around here are feeling, having "been there, done that"! So, stick around - they're not getting rid of ME that easy! LOL ;)

I'm so glad things are going well for both of you.... Please stay and be there for others when you can.... Positive stories help us all....

Deb

HEY NOW! GOOD FOR BOTH OF YOU! MY HUSBAND USED TO DO THOSE THINGS BEFORE HE WENT AWAY. LETS SEE WHEN HE COMES BACK! LOL! HE HAD A JOB IN LAUNDRY (FOLDING) SO I HOPE HE'LL JUST DO THAT! I'M SO HAPPY TONIGHT! DON'T KNOW WHY, BUT I'M NOT ASKING....

To you girls with the happy endings

I'm a mom whos son is just starting his long sentence well.... He is still in county. Anyway first I would like to say I am very impressed with the women who stand by their man on PTO and who work to help thier husbands and boyfriends. I could only pray that my son connects up with a women like the many here someday. Anyway I have a question. How has your guy done as far as job searching. I know some have not been home long yet but I want to know how diffucult finding employment is going to be for them. I would like to say congrats on your happy endings you sure derserve it and please tell your guys for me that I send my best wishes. From just another mother

WSF

Congrats :) Awesome news!

wow, thats so great!!!!!!!!!!!
my husband and i were penpals at first too....please keep in touch with us!
best to you both

Hello folks..sorry it's been so long. WSF: MY husband just found a job on Monday of this week, he has been out just over a month. So, it can be done. But also, he was VERY motivated to start working...and that is what it takes. The other thing is this: he came to my state through interstate compact, and in this state, they don't do anything but a state background check, so he comes up clean as far as we know. They ask on most job apps if 'you've ever committed a crime within the last 7 years" which in his case, is "no" since his was a long time ago. So we got around it. Believe me, if there is a way around it..use it! Because once they know, it's really difficult for most employers to look past it. Not all, but most. But one thing: a strong spiritual faith is very important..because without it, it's a tough uphill battle. It only took one month for my husband..because we decided not to reveal that he's been incarcerated. Plus, he happened to have some good references, even from the prison who were willing not to mention it. Just said he worked for them in a different capacity.
So, to all: When your loved one gets out, there's a lot of adjustments that have to be made..but you can make it if you both work on it and realize where you've been, where you are now, and where you're going, and stay in a 'concious contact with God.'
Many blessings,
mjwyogini

What great news! I saw in your original post you said you were only going to post one more time. Why? Its stories like these that help us. And your advice is still valued here, you know what its like to wait, you the the heart ache, the struggle, and us women need someone who isnt biased since your man is home. Please stay at PTO and continue to let us know your successes. We all care, and I know you care too, so stay here and give us advice just as im sure you did before he was home. Obviously tis time around you wont have as much time, but thats fine, we all understand. :-)

mjwyogini,

Thanks for posting and the updates. Updates give us insight, hope and tools on how to prepare for the return of our loved ones. A positive/win-win attitude, faith (with works), and the desire to preserve, are great ingredients for our mates to make it when they come home.

I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. :-)

Congrats and I'm so glad things are going so well.... Glad too that you shared a "way around things" depending on how they're worded...

Deb

I, too hope you come back. It seems that all we hear about are the negative stories. It's good to hear the good ones too.
Best,
Wendy

Hello folks, it's been ages since I posted anything. My husband has been home for 2 weeks now. Things are even better than we both imagined and talked about. Now that's something! I am so happy with him. He is so movtivated, he does everything around the house, he cooks, cleans and does laundry. He is loving and caring...he is ALL that.
I needed to post on here one more time to let people know that good things do happen, and relationships DO work out. We started out as penpals. There have been rough spots but it was all worth it and we are on our way to a good good life. I thank God for bringing us together.

Take care all
Good Luck, God Bless...
Marsha :)

I'm going to posting almost the same thing real soon :)

I'm happy for you. :)