I have been reading with some dismay the situation with jEWELA in Bryan. I am hoping against hope that is where I am sent, based on everyone else's comments. (Thanks for the current info, BusyMan). My surrender date is August 9, but I still don't know where.

I had a situation this week that had me very upset. I am whiling away my "waiting time" trying to archive some old VHS tapes. I have somehow lost the tape of my youngest daughter's last dance recital and was very upset about it. I talked to my daughter to see if perhaps she had the tape, and in her usual practical way, she just laughed at me.

Quote:
"Mom, that tape has probably been missing for the last 12 years and it hasn't bothered you in all that time, so why let it ruin your day now?"

Then she reminded me of an incident when she was 9 and wanted to know why "bad things always happen to me"? I told her then that it only seemed that way, because it was only the things that happened to her that she paid any attention to.

Point of this whole post...I find my attitude is affected by what I am concentrating on. So, when I start to mope about my situation, I do what I can to concentrate on something else! I found a quote this week that I have found myself thinking about a lot. It is in a devotional guide by Max Lucado, and I have paraphrased it slightly to make it more personal to me.

"I can allow my past to control me and make excuses, or I can rise above my past and make difference. What choice will I make today?"

Best to all,

Cathy -

you sound like you have a wonderful attitude and position on life. I am certain that this will make Bryan OK for you. While we both know it is still prison, being prepared to look for the positive and the good, will improve our perspective.

Do you have a surrender date yet? Did you request Bryan? I have also requested Bryan but don't expect to be there until October.

I wish you much peace on this journey.

Sheryl

My surrender date is August 9, but the judge refused to put a specific request into my sentencing other than the standard "within 500 miles of home and at the appropriate level, subject to BOP discretion.

However, I have been on PR throughout this past year, and have no "black marks", so I am hoping........

I will pray that you get Bryan. I see you are from Texas so maybe they will be gracious. You must be expecting your letter any day now. Please be sure to let us know where you are going and to leave your register number and address here at PTO. I will write you and let you know when I am on my way.

Sheryl

Cathy,

I am going to print out that quote in big letters and post it on my refrigerator.

Isn't it strange that little comments from our kids can send us wheeling?! I have one daughter who can do that all the time.

Thanks for the quote. It's worth following. I too am requesting Bryan. Heaven only knows where I will go but we will see.