Husband in Transit

I recieved a letter today from my husband and he said that he would be on an air flight at 3 AM. The letter was written on Monday. He has been in a detention center for over a month waiting to be picked up by the marshalls. I checked the inmate locator and it says that the inmate is not found. How long does it take for them to be in the system and how long before he should be able to contact me to let me know where he is. Since he could not take anything with him, so he has no writing material, can he call? Needless to say I am freaking out since I have NO idea where he is.




Thank you,

Angel

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Sept 24th-26th weekend visit

hello everyone...trying to work things out with a hopefully good situation..I will tell you all more when we learn more...anyways...is anyone staying at the Ramada the weekend of September 24-26th? Or anyone who will be visiting that weekend mind giving a really good friend of mine a ride from the prison to the Ramada Friday and Saturday night and pick her up for a visit to the prison for Sat and Sun morning? I don't want to speak about why I am asking because I could be jinxing a great thing for Greg and I....anyways..thanks ladies...

1 year home

Well I haven't updated you guys in awhile.  Mike was released one year ago last Wednesday.  It has been a long, but wonderful year.  He was released from HWH October 16, yes he did his full HWH house time with only 2 home visits allowed.  There was a paperwork issue and the two hour drive back and forth, so he stayed his entire 60 days there.  He was put on home confinement for 1 year.  October 16th he will start his supervised release for another 2 years.  If any one has questions concerning HC under the supervision of the PO's not HWH please email me as it is entirely different than what the HWH's do when they release you home early or for weekend visits.  Mike is working 40 hours a week.  He can't leave until 7 a.m. and has to be in the house by 5:30.  He is on "lockdown" all Federal Holidays and Friday 5:30 p.m. until Monday at 7:00 a.m. with a break for church 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Sunday.  He works for a company that only shuts down on Thanksgiving and Christmas, but he is not allowed to work on any federal holiday as he is on lockdown.  He also can not work overtime or weekends.  Also, just so those of you who may have to deal with this sentence, home confinement means just that, within the confines of your home.  No yard, porch, or deck.  On a positive note we have made it this far and have less than 60 days left of the this craziness.

I have been offered a position working with the preschool students at the Montessori School here.  I have been preparing my room for the upcoming school year and am very excited about working with the students. 

I hope all is well with everyone, it has been very quite lately.  I am hoping that no news is good news.

Hotels

Hi Everyone,

I found a great deal on hotel for July 4th weekend thought I would let you guys know. Waterfront place hotel is about $69/night(if you book 3 nights) and on hotels.com you can use the code CCBUD510 to get an extra 15% off. It has great ratings and it is one of the nicest hotels in Morgantown.

Also here are a couple of sites that I check before booking a hotel.

www.kayak.com (compares all websites)

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=297683&t=2070078

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hotel-deals-607/

Flyertalk also has a thread dedicated to just codes:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hotel-deals/934858-general-list-codes-promos-orbitz-hotels-com-expedia-travelzoo-others.html


If I find other deals, I will keep posting them here just in case they help you out.

Hotel help

Hi everyone,
I made my first visit to Morgantown this past weekend...due to graduation, I had to stay at a motel in Bruceton Mills, which was not bad but I would like to be closer. I am planning on going again for Memorial Day and wondered if anyone could share hotels in the area that are decent. I am not looking for anything fancy! Just a (clean!!) nice place to stay. I heard that some offer discounts for being a Morgantown wife. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Also, has anyone used Priceline to book a room in Morgantown? If so, how much did you offer to pay and where did you end up?

Thanks everyone!
Nicole

Prison Wives

I have added a link to Prison Wives.  It is located on the left under the amazon link.

Prison Wives on Investigation Discovery

I found this after googling prison wives and I found something I wanted to share with you all...I hope it is okay..

I’m Struggling Too!
Today is a bad day. I wish I could say that I've never had one before, but bad days consume my life. I have no escape from them. Today is a day when I wonder… Where is the support for me in-this-struggle?"
When a man asks a woman to wait for him while
he's in prison, does he realize what an incredible emotional sacrifice it is? Does he realize the pain and never-ending loneliness that attaches itself to her heart and soul? Does he realize that yes; we are in this struggle too?
When I made this choice to do this bit with my man I didn't know what it would mean to consciously hand over the control and happiness of my life…not to my man, but to an institution. From the very beginning, my man told me that I had the power in the relationship because I was the one who was free.
How am I free? What power do I have?
I buy my clothes according to what is acceptable for visits. At anytime, I can go anywhere my heart desires, but my heart's desire is trapped within that prison compound. So, where am I going? I stalk the mailman and won't leave the house until he comes, waiting for a white envelope with that familiar handwriting that has taken the place of hugs and kisses. I check the phone several times a day to make sure it's working, waiting to hear it ring and see "unavailable" appear on the caller ID, a sight that has taken the place of the sound of my doorbell or his car horn.
I set my watch to the clocks in the prison. I schedule my bedtime around "Count." No, I don't have any power. The phone company has the power. The prison and the guards have all the power. Today, I feel helpless and out of control.
Today surely is a bad day, and yes, I am struggling too.
Today, like most of my bad days that pass, I see a little bit of my life that has slipped away; another memory not made, another dream that doesn't come true. Another day my son wont know what its like to have a father in his life, One more day my family is separated. One more day I'm without a real home. I am so often standing on the line between sanity and insanity, I have to keep telling myself, "He's real, this is real, our love is real, and the end will come."
Today when he called I had to fight off the urge to beg him to come home to me. "Please come home. If you really loved me, you'd find a way." Today I blame him for keeping us apart. Today I am so very angry with him. Today is definitely a bad day, and yes, I am struggling too.
A good day can turn bad in the blink of an eye, a tick of the clock, or a beat of my heart. I am on an emotional roller coaster that changes course without warning or consideration for my mental state. It never asks permission. Attacks of loneliness, despair, confusion, and frustration hit me and consume me from the bottom of my feet to the top of my head and every crevice of my body in between. Some bad days I want to curl up in my bed and sleep. Sleep the days away. Some bad days I can't sleep or even eat. Sometimes I have to make my heart beat and my lungs take in oxygen.
Suicide is never a thought, but dying from loneliness is always a possibility.
Today I have no answers that make sense to me for the thousands of questions running through my head. My mind is cluttered with doubts and confusion and this makes my heart heavy with guilt and shame. How could I question the one real joy I have in my life? There are so many people who are lonely, without love and passion in their lives, so as difficult as this ordeal is, I know that what he and I share is the most precious of all gifts.
But today, I can't remember all the unconditional love, support, and non-judgment that my man has bestowed upon me. Today I can't remember that my man is the only one who really understands and accepts me, and the good and the bad. Today, I can't remember all the desire and passion that my man has brought out of me. Today, I can't remember that he plays no games, tells no lies, and wears our love like a badge of honor. Today, is obviously a bad day, and yes, I am struggling too!
While I wouldn't change one second, erase one tear, or forget heartache, I can truly understand why a woman would choose not to wait. The reality is that I am in prison too…I am also doing time and the only thing I am guilty of is being in love with my man.
For every one of us who stands by our man, that can endure the bad days and savor the good, there are many who can't. Many just don't even try. To the men whose women have chosen to move on, you
must always remember that there are always two sides to every story. Your women might not tell you what's in their hearts, but if you listen hard enough you can hear them. You can hear their confusion and their fear pleading with you to understand, to forgive, to accept, and to remember…
Not every woman is strong enough to endure the bad days that the struggle brings. Thank God, I'm strong enough!
Author Unknown

Well it's been a long time since I've gotten to speak with anyone...hope you are all doing well...Just thought I'd give a little update on us.

So Chance finally found work..He has been there going on 2 months...not the greatest as far as pay but it works...they didn't give him a hard time about his felony...put in the application on a Friday, got a call Monday to set up an interview for Tuesday and he started working the next morning...so we are very thankful that seems to be working out.

Chance finally seems to be adjusting back to a normal life. Although he still feels awkward while we are out in public. But things are getting better.

And I guess our biggest update is... we are expecting a baby In Oct...Sure hoping for a little girl as this will most definitely be the last try. :O)

Hope everyone is doing well and would love to catch up with everyone soon.

Facebook

We are now on facebook too.  We are called thorn in side.  It is a secret group, so you can only access the page by invitation from myself or Angela Nugent.  Everyone in the group should have gotten an invitation to join, if not please let me know, as I do not want to leave anyone out. 

WVU 2010 Home Football Games

As many of you know it is almost impossible to get a room at a decent rate the weekend of home football games.  I have posted the 2010 schedule for the Mountaineers.   I hope this helps in scheduling your visits in the coming year.  The federal holidlay schedule is also listed on the right hand side. 

At my last visit I noticed some of the wives wearing tshirts that said morgantown wives all I want to know is where do I get one

Happy Early Valentine's day

Hello everyone...seems like it has been forever since I have spoken to alot of you all..Just wanted to wish you all a
HAPPY Early VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!

Do you have special plans to celebrate it with your loved one inside?? I had planned on being there Valentine's day weekend, however, I won't be able to go until the weekend afterwards...If you are planning on going to Morgantown WV, please check to make sure visitation has not been cancelled because they are expecting more snow in Morgantown later this week...be careful and have fun,


(HUGS)

Halfway House Update

Well, after completing 2 weeks my friend can have a weekend pass to go home with his family! His attorney is bringing him his car with the required documentation: registration, insurance and proof the insurance has been paid. We're not sure what kind of driving priveleges he will be allowed, but I'm fairly convinced it will be in connection with a job. The vehicles are kept in a fenced secured lot, which is comforting considering the section of town the halfway house is in. That's it for the update. He's officially completed his first week. :)

Halfway House: what I do know so far

My friend reported to the Dismas halfway house this past week. I will share with you what I do know initially, and as time progresses. Although he is there on "early release" and was told by the bop before he left prison that he would only be there for about 3 weeks, hogwash. The counselor at the halway house said he may do the remainder of his sentence (to Apr 30) in halfway house. He was breathalized immediately upon arrival. No problem there. He is allowed one (2 hr) visit per week on Sunday 1230 - 2:30 pm. Only 4 people per visit, children are counted as adults. That cannot be broken down into 2 visits on Sunday. It's one visit with a maximum of 4 people. He must register for work through the state employment commission, even though he is 71 and very self-employed. He can wear his own clothes. Visitors can bring him food, but have to leave with all left overs. After the initial 72 hrs. he gets a 2 hr. Walmart pass and must provide his own transportation, be it bus, taxi, or friend or relative. They sleep in bunk beds which are much more comfortable than the bop metal beds. He is allowed a vehicle only if hired and it is needed to get back and forth to work. There are both men and women living at the halfway house, but are not allowed to interact. They have even drawn a line down the middle of the back yard, left side for girls, right side for boys. LOL No cell phones or computers are allowed there. The biggest downside so far: he is bored silly but far better off than in prison!!!

Need some help/advice

Can anyone tell me where to get information on the Orlando Dismas Charities RRC? My husband is scheduled to go there in July and I am trying to get as much information as I can. I have been unable to find any. I have no idea what to expect once he gets there. Rules, regulations, jobs, visitation, etc? Please can anyone help me?

New Links

I have added two links on the right to Amazon,com for ordering books and magazine subscriptions for our loved ones.  I hope these help in getting items to your loved ones.

MagicJack

This was on the daily FedCure digest this morning. I thought I would share it with those of you that use MagicJack. I have not heard that any of you are having an issue yet. Morgantown tends to be behind the other facilities when it comes to enforcing many pain in the a#^ regulations.



7a. MagicJack


Posted by: "larrybsmith1246" larrybsmith1246@yahoo.com larrybsmith1246

Sun Jan 3, 2010 5:07 pm (PST)

I have a MagicJack phone (as seen on TV) that hooks to my computer. My son, who is in Milan FCI in Michigan, used to be able to call me on it but about 2 months ago they took that 'previlege away. How can they do this? The phone service only cost me $19.95 a year and I was able to get a Milan phone number which saves on the cost of phone calls from him to me. Why would/did they do this?



7b. Re: MagicJack

Posted by: "Director of Public Affairs" kirsten.mamer@fedcure.org kirsten_maynard



There is a security concern with the local number being patched through to a person. It's not exactly call forwarding which is against BOP policy, however the number can be provided to anyone, and the service be in someone elses name. Making the security question being, who is the inmate really speaking with.



Now, I realize inmates can call cellphones directly and similar to above, the cellphone may not actually be in the hands of the contracted (listed) owner.

H.R. 1529 Second Chance act of 2009

Check out Mike Kelly's newest article on change.org.  http://criminaljustice.change.org/blog/view/a_new_year_for_second_chances

New Year's Day visitation

After not seeing my husband for almost 3 months, what a blessing it was to see him today. Visitation today was the best visit I have had in a long time. There was hardly anyone there, all vending machines were well stocked and working, liquid soap in the bathroom and a drama free visit!!!!!! Happy New Year's everyone!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hello Everyone, I am new (today) to this site. My son sits in county jail awaiting sentencing soon. He will be going to a 'low' - confused if Morgantown is a 'low' or a 'camp'.

It is a very bleak and dark time for him and his family. We are all devastated.

If anyone has any input at all it will be so appreciated. I have tons of questions..what a terrible learing experience. One day at a time.

Blessings for a better new year.
Judi

Federal Holidays 2010

I have updated the list of federal holidays.  Please notice that Christmas and New Years 2011 will fall on a Saturday, so they will be having holiday visitation hours on the Fridays before. 

Happy New Year!

Our group as it is structured today has exsisted for one year.  I feel very fortunate to have met each and every one of you, both in person and on-line.  You guys are my silver lining to this entire experience.   

We still have a lot of work to do on legislaltion.  Please do not stop.  It is the squeeky wheel that gets the oil.  I will continue to post updates to legislation as I get them.  If you hear something I do not please post it for the group.  If you have an idea on how we can get these bills passed please share it. 

Have a Wonderful Weekend and a Happy New Year!