Madison & Daddy at Church
"Life is a Circus"
January has been very good to us! Michael has reached the 48 hour pass level and is able to be home with us most weekends. He also is able to have a weekly faith pass to go to church. We are enjoying spending time with him! The restrictions on home passes include staying at home except when he is using his faith pass, so it has been nice to relax and not feel the need to be anywhere or go anywhere. Michael is working for Max Wagerman which we are so appreciative for, especially because this has enabled him to be eligible for home passes. And the Rogers family! Especially since our family is so far away, it has been wonderful to be "adopted" by them. They are awesome and always there to listen or give a much needed word of encouragement! Brian Denman has been such a blessing to us as well; we are so thankful for his friendship! We continued to be blessed by so many people and are so grateful.
Like the rest of this crazy journey, truth has been stranger than fiction and the half-way house is no exception. Michael has met some interesting people there but the most frustrating thing is the apathy, lack of organization and control issues of the staff. This has taught us what "rehabilitation" really means in the penal system and unfortunately "re-education" is not a prevalent factor. Although he has learned some "skills" from the residents, like turning phone books into body armor! This place could be in its own space-time continum if you viewed it through quantum physics! We continue to thank God for working all things to the greater good and for His glory! We are excited for good things in 2012 and hope you will see the blessings in your life as well!
Heidi
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