Through the Walls

Monday, October 18, 2004


Life's Situations


Hello friends. I hope that you’re all doing great. I’m doing just fine.

Do you remember when I once told you about the reaction one feels at the time they free one of our inmate friends? Well, that time my good friend (Pepo), who I appreciated very much, was set free. Last Monday his co-defendant, who is also in here and a good friend of mine as well, went looking for me outside and told me that they’d killed Pepo in Puerto Rico. I was surprised, because I didn’t expect it, or at least I didn’t expect it so soon. He knew what could be waiting for him in PR, being that he had a few problems before being locked up, but who knew that after nine years in prison, death would be waiting. We used to tell him to stay over here, but his ambition for money was stronger than our advice. I can imagine how his mom might be feeling, but especially his daughter, for he was imprisoned when she was one year old. He was always in contact with her throughout the years and she loved him a lot and was proud of him.

Each day I think more and more about going to Puerto Rico when I get my freedom, because I don’t wish to stay in the US. If I don’t go to Puerto Rico, then I’m going to another state, but I won’t stay here in the US.

Well friends, this is all. Take much care and until next time.

Sincerely,

Pedro

Maintain Your Optimism


When life seems overwhelming and you can’t seem to do all that awaits you. When there isn’t any time left for resting and enjoyment. When the reward for all your efforts is little and you wonder if it’s worth it, if life might be this way, if this is all that the future holds.

Try to keep a positive attitude, thinking about the small blessing which happen every day without us noticing. Keep an open mind to the funny situations, because humor may rescue you from overwhelming situations.

And never forget that there are people who love you and who think of you; people who want to help and support your through the difficult times in your life; people who think you are very special; people who worry much about you.

- Barbara Cage -

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