We had our first phone call today! It was so wonderful to hear his voice. Of course we were both crying happy tears too! Madison was able to talk too and tell him that she loved him! Michael says that his roommates are good guys and he has met some other good guys at a Bible study group. Yay! I was worried about who he would be around and was praying for some solid people. He was surprised at the prices in the commissary as was I - tennis shoes $50, watch $50, radio (to hear the group TV's) $50, and toiletries were expensive as well. Praise God the laundry is free! I thought that the things available to buy would be at a reduced rate especially for a government operation. Apparently the savings are not being passed on to the consuming campers!
What a learning experience this year will be! We are looking at it as a way to strengthen our communication, our marriage and our walk with God. Also we know we will be more humble in our everyday lives and be among the first to help others, especially those in this situation. Praise God for the dormitory and room Michael was placed in. I continue to cover him in prayers for his safety and that he would meet favor with those he interacts with and be a good witness. And maybe get a sentence reduction/transfer to home confinement!:) I have learned that you cannot put God in a box and that He is mighty to save! I am looking forward to the first letter which Michael said he posted yesterday!
Heidi
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