The Holidays is a time of year where family and friends gather and spend time together. The spark of love and peace is all over the place and the sense of giving to others is high. For most, this season is unconsciously taken for granted. Its an annual event that comes and goes with the passage of time. For those in prison it can be the worst time of year.
Dear Family and Friends, Every end marks a new beginning. Keep your spirits and determination unshaken, and you shall always walk the good road. With courage, faith, and great effort, you shall achieve everything you desire. I wish you a Happy New Year! 2019 had its ups and downs, but I always try to find the positive and continue to learn from my mistakes. The highlight for me was this past December as it wrapped up the year on a high note. Schoolwork had been steady but slow. A few snags with timelines, etc. but everything seems to be moving ahead well. I’m just about to wrap up a philosophy class now and will take the exams soon.
Its 10:50am Christmas morning when they call us to the chow hall for our Christmas dinner. As I wait in line to get out ID’s scanned I start to feel very alone. I think about Christmases past and better times with family and loved ones, but I put myself here and caused this similar pain for so many others — I now also feel ashamed.
