Journal entry by pat lorenz —
Dear very special Friends,
Just touching base ……..
I really just wanted to take a minute and, once again, thank you guys for your continued help, interest and support during this incredibly difficult time. I know as time goes by it gets more and more difficult to remain connected. The longer this process continues, the more you think we/he would become adapted to it. But, I don’t think that is the case. Unfortunately, no matter how positive you try to remain – it is increasingly difficult. The demoralizing situations, are the worse – and there are many. For example, Yesterday Jeff came back from work and they were literally just throwing and tossing everyone’s belongings around – just because they can – they literally empty all your stuff on the floor and toss around your books, etc. They even confiscated all of Jeff’s condiments that he purchased because he had a plastic spoon.
They really just keep trying to knock you down one way or another. And, I can see it is starting to affect Jeff. Actually, I don’t see how it couldn’t. I know it is PRISON, but, in my opinion, at this point ---- it destroys people’s self-worth and makes normal life afterwards pretty difficult. If that’s the point --- then it all seems pointless. Anyway....sorry for ranting.
A few of you have contacted me with ideas for keeping like a letter/card chain type of thing going. That is apparently something done in prisons and a great idea. But, I’m still trying to figure out how it would work. I always find a little snafu with every suggestion because of the insane rules where he is. But, just know that I am trying to figure it out and I appreciate the ideas and hoping it will work.
Also, anyone wanting their name added to or removed from the visiting list, please let me know.
On a little bit of a positive note I do finally have a meeting in Congresswoman Susan Wild’s office next week – thanks in part to the Facebook Page and Video. Slowly moving forward, but, at least, it IS A MOVE FORWARD – hopefully, to accomplish something out of this nightmare.
AND, I STILL NEED QUITE A FEW WINTER PICS J J SO I CAN MAKE THE WINTER BOOK – I NEED 60 photos for each book. Please text to 710-703-3715 J
As always, thank you very much for everything.
pat
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