Posted by Lisa Collins on June 30, 2016 at 11:47am
Missing Michael like crazy, and cannot wait to see him, at his new location. Somerset Pa. Right near the flight 93 memorial from 911. Every time I get a letter, I am in awe of the transformation, my child is making. He has developed a personal relationship, with his Lord and Savior, and he is so at peace, and content with where he is, and knows the Lord is in control. This has not been easy, and after years of drug addiction, if this is where the Lord had to take him, for him to realize where his life was headed then so be it. If I am going through this to help others through this site, then I will continue to thank the Lord for this journey. It is only by the Grace of God that we have gotten through this. I cannot wait to get to know this person that my son is becoming.To the new moms and boys that are just starting, it's a learning experience. Michael was raised in a Christian Home, so the thought of reading a bible, maybe for the first time was not foreign to him. He got involved right away with bible studies, and church services. My son is an athlete, so he got involved with softball and baseball. He even started reading. Some other inmate shared a book with him, and he loves reading now. He has read several futuristic series. He said his radio, was the best thing he got initially. Very helpful to drown things out. He has made friends and has not had any troubles. He has been blessed to be moved to the facility he is in. Although 4-5 hrs away, we talk several times a week, and write as often as we can.I try to do my best to keep money on his books. He has to purchase his toiletries and t shirts etc. I have always told him to keep his head up and a smile on his face, and to try to be helpful to others, but not be taken advantage of. He tried for 6 months to get sneakers, and he found someone nice enough to loan him sneakers while he played sports. And finally his shoes arrived.I have learned so much on this sight, I spend hours daily reading others posts. I hope I can be just as helpful to others. Hang in there moms. As they say, this too shall pass. Some sooner, some later. God is in control!
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