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Post by wheezie on Sept 20, 2007 16:02:55 GMT -5
We've just learned that my son's transfer has come through. Unfortunately, instead of the facility that is 3 hours away, he will be sent to a facility 6 hours away. This is going to make visiting very difficult, especially with winter coming, and it will require an overnight stay. Fortunately, I checked Holiday Inn and a twin room is $55.00 (not sure if that's per person). I will explore different motels etc. I don't care what the place is like, as long as it is clean. I don't need an indoor pool or a Jacuzzi LOL just a bed.
It will take 6 months off his sentence and that's what counts. It's been a hard two years, but we hope it's all downhill from here. We are hopefully looking at just one more year, then half-way house in the Bronx for six months. WE can do that!!!!!!!!
I still remember the day I picked him up with only the clothes on his back and his dog in the pouring rain, when he finally realized what was going on in Ohio. He had his jacket over the dog. I took both of them home to my little one bedroom apartment where he got a job within two weeks, and his own place in two months. He worked very hard and was doing so well when the sh@@ hit the fan and he was falsely accused. While I can't say he was completely innocent, facts were twisted and those who did more than him were released with a slap on the wrist just because he owned the house.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2007 16:29:31 GMT -5
Wheezie, I am so sorry for the pain you are going through. I hope these next months will move quickly for both you and your son. If you ever need an ear, e-mail me and we can get together by phone. I have been told I'm a good listener.
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Post by Barry on Sept 20, 2007 16:29:51 GMT -5
Hang in there Wheezie sounds like the end of this chapter of life is coming to a close
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Post by Preacher Mike on Sept 20, 2007 16:51:03 GMT -5
Wheezie believe me when I say I know what you are going through...Now listen, get on line and find the state Criminal justice department web page. There is department that Handel assignment of inmates to units, write them as a mother, let them know your heart and see if they would assign you son closer. Here in Texas if you have a trip over five hours they let you have a visited for eight hours, four on Saturday and four hours on Sunday
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2007 17:03:15 GMT -5
Wheezie, very sorry to hear this news...
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Post by Fran Gyomory on Sept 20, 2007 17:14:24 GMT -5
Wheezie, listen to what Preacher Mike says. He works within the prison system as a Minister to the inmates and knows the way to get things done. It is so very sad when something like this happens. Then you see OJ Simpson walk away from charge after charge.
Pour your heart out and tell them about the day your son came home and how he felt and how he pulled himself together.
You and he are in my prayers. God bless.
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Post by Lenny on Sept 20, 2007 17:35:25 GMT -5
Wheezie, I am sure you know how fast one year goes by. He'll be home before you know it! In the mean time, I am sure your visits mean alot to him and to you as well. You're a tough Bronxite and when the going gets tough, the tough get going. So keep on keeping on!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2007 17:36:30 GMT -5
good luck
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Post by Joan on Sept 20, 2007 18:18:53 GMT -5
Wheezie................my heart goes out to you. Will say prayers for you and your son in the coming year. Hopefully, it will go fast.
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Post by LARRY on Sept 20, 2007 18:33:43 GMT -5
ALL THE BEST TO YOU AND YOUR SON.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2007 19:47:42 GMT -5
Wheezie, try what Preacher Mike is telling you. You might get someone that will have a sympathetic ear and get your son closer to home. Tell them you also take care of your Mother who is in her nineties and maybe they will have some compassion for you. I will pray for you & your son.
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