Ok my dear friends. First visit went really well. Sam is really doing well and he teared up once and that was when he was talking about you LeeAnn and all the ladies and our men. He said that was the best thing we could have done. How wonderful all of your men have been to him even if he hasn't met every single person, he has heard from all. It was very laid back and Becky was their so that helped. It really is laid back the only problem we had well two really was my son wore an hoody and he had to change and put on a coat and Samantha had a hat because of snow (HELLO, Winter in WV 5 year old). So no big deal I just ran it back to the car in the cold and snow up those steps. I have alittle Mazda nothing fancy but my key flips out of the holder that you lock and unlock the car with. So the young bald guy with a limp kept questioning me about it so I showed him and told him he could keep it and he said no its just seems like a fancy car and I did say somthing alittle smart "Why do you think my husband is in here, so I can afford fancy cars". I know I shouldn't have but I couldn't resist . Just Call me Mike LOL. HE jsut kind of looked at me from then on. Anyway their were many kids their and my kids seemed to have a good time they were all over their daddy so I didn't get much time with him but that was fine. Christian my 8 year old left and said that was kind of fun. So that made me feel better. When we got home I said see we made it this isn't bad at all. Christian looked at me and said it's still bad I miss daddy sitting in that chair when we get home. So I told him it won't be for long.
The kids enjoyed the vending machines and Sam enjoyed the orange juice. I didn't eat because I was afraid we were going to run out of money and I didn't want that to happen. Ok girls I have a little drama queen screaming right now trying to get ready for a pool party. love to you all.
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Kim, I am so glad your visit went well. They are a little crazy about hats and hoodies, sometimes you get in and sometimes you dont. I am glad Sam is doing well. It is my understanding that you can take $20 per person in. You may want to check but I always take at least $40, sometimes more because I have all three kids and I like to make Chance eat a lot while I am there. It's hard for Daddy not to give the kids all of his attention. Sometimes I want to find a babysitter just so I can have some attention but I don't have the heart to do it.
Kim,
I am glad the visit went well. I asked last weekend about the amount of money we could bring in, since there were many families there with more than $20. The guy with the limp told me it is $20 per visitor. I have been giving Mike grief about not meeting Sam face to face yet, LOL. When we went for the two weekends in a row in September I went by myself friday night, so we could have some adult conversations and not worry about what the kids might hear. Of course I have a built in babysitter right now with Joey, my 18 year old. When he graduates in June life will change. On the other hand going by myself for an entire weekend was not such a great idea.
Kim, I'm so sorry we missed each other! You were there Friday and Sunday, and we were there on Saturday. But Brandon said that he and Sam spend a lot of time together, so they've been helping each other out.
It was so wonderful seeing my boy! He looks good and is adjusting much better than I would, that's for sure. He's the type who usually makes the best out of a bad situation, so I feel more confident after seeing him that he'll be okay. He says the key is staying busy, so that's what he's doing.
We're planning on going up about once a month or so, so hopefully it will coincide with others of you who visit. I really want to meet you guys and thank you in person for all the love and support.
Carole
Aren't visits wonderful?! They are scary all the time, you don't know who is going to be on duty, will they be in a good mood, there are so many variables. But so far, knock on wood, all have gone well, even my first visit I got turned away because they had been put on lockdown and were not allowing any new vistors in, after driving 8 hours. I came back Saturday morning and it was much better. I must say that I have never had any problems with the staff at morgantown. I have yet to deal with LT. Shaw. But the staff I have had interaction with have been very nice, polite, and respectful to me, my children, and Mike. I remember our daughters first vist it was Fathers day and when Mike walked in she yelled Daddy! and went running over to him and jumped in his arms before he could get signed in. The female CO at the desk just smiled at both of them and said you are daddy. I thought she was going to cry herself. She looked at Mike and said have a great visit. I am glad you guys all had a good weekend. Our next visit will be sometime in march.
Mom, I'm sorry we missed each other too. This visit was great also. I was a little nervous this morning almost having an anxiety attack but maybe it was because his mother and brother came with us. Anyway I think I may be loosing my mind. I emailed a guy from his old job that I have been wanting to tell off and guess what I did in an email. Sam did a lot for this guy at his job and then he wouldn't write a letter to the judge and took the request of the HR department. So I emailed him and told him off. I guess its just one of those nights. I feel better but I can also feel the guilt coming in to me for not being very christian like. Oh well I can't help it I feel better for the moment. You guys didn't realize I was so crazy did ya? Everyone try and get a good night rest.
Kim,
I know that I too went off on Mike's "best friends" wife. He is now also doing 21 months in SC, even though he had been promised probation, it didn't work out for him :). I think it is part of our venting process. I pray everyday for god to help me forgive and understand. Mike seems to be doing that better than I am. He tells me that he had to do what he thought was best for his family. There are few people and situations that I can't see their side of issues. This is one. I did feel better after I emailed her. I still strugle with thier decisions. It just seems to go against do to others what you want done to you. I doubt you are crazy. Because if you are then I am too, LOL. Have a good night. Sleep well everyone.
We all are crazy!!!!!!!! The best thing is we are crazy together......
Being crazy??? It helps ...
We were all 100% normal...the BOP made us crazy !
I agree with Melaine..hehehehe...but then again..what is the definition of normal? ((HUGS))
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