Through the Walls

Monday, November 29, 2004


Frontiers


Hello friends. I hope that you’re in the best of health and spirit. I’m doing great. I hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving Day. I’m still eating turkey.

Well, for starters, my new roommate is still here; he’s nice, but I’m anxious that they bring additional beds so they move him. Like I told you, three people in a small room is too much and we’re living like canned sardines. Anyways, he’s Honduran and they arrested him as he was crossing the frontier to the United States. They gave him five years for re-entry, because he had been deported before. That same day they deported him to Honduras, he started his pilgrimage back to the States, which took him 22 days and then as he entered the frontier, they arrested him. In those 22 days he went across Guatemala and Mexico. It’s a dangerous trip, because he had to get on trains and hide and he traveled in the stairs of the wagons, although sometimes there were freight wagons that were open. He experienced hunger, cold, heat, and much more. The trip was not easy at all. In my opinion, the majority of the people who illegally enter the United States come to work and it seems unfair that a person who has been legally working for years in the United States, gets deported for not having residency or citizenship.

Well, this is all for now. Here is a message I read and really liked. Take much care. Until next time.

Sincerely,

Pedro

I Asked God

I asked God to take away my pain. God said, No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No.
Patience is a by-product of tribulations; It isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No.
I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow. God said, No.
You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life. God said, No.
I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me love others, as much as he loves me. God said ……
Ahhhhh, finally you have the idea.

- Unknown Author -

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Friday, November 26, 2004


Thanksgiving Day


How are you? I hope you’re doing as good as I am. How did you spend your Thanksgiving Day? I hope you had a nice day by the side of your relatives and that you ate a lot of turkey. We had good food here. They gave us turkey, quail, potato salad, ice cream, gelatine, and much more. The only bad this is that our turn to eat was at 1:00 p.m., because each unit went in order, which they do according to the points each unit gets in their cleaning inspections. And this week we were the unit with the least points, and there are twelve units. Although this isn’t anything out of the ordinary, being that we’re always between the last five. There are a lot of people in this unit who don’t like to keep their rooms clean and organized. I’m very picky about this. I like to keep everything organized. It’s one of the reasons I’m anxious that they move my new roommate, because with his mattress and possessions on the floor, we can’t clean well.

This is all for now. Take much care.

Pedro

Love

There is no difficulty that enough love will not conquer;
no disease that enough love will not heal;
no door that enough love will not open;
no gulf that enough love will not bridge;
no wall that enough love will not throw down;
no sin that enough love will not redeem.

It makes no difference how deeply seated may be the trouble;
how hopeless the outlook; how muddled the tangle; how great the mistake.
A sufficient realization of love will dissolve it all.
If only you could love enough you would be
the happiest and most powerful being in the world.

- Emmet Fox -

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Monday, November 22, 2004


New Roommate


Hello friends. I hope that you’re all doing great as well as your families. I’m doing fine although a bit uncomfortable, because they put another person in my room. This is due to the overpopulation of the prison and the new arrivals being put to sleep on the floors of the different rooms. Well, if it was enough with two people per room, imagine three people living in a very small room. It’s not easy, being that I like to be alone in my room so I can relax, rest or put my thoughts in order and I know that the same thing happens to my roommate. That’s why we had a routine; when he’s in the room, I’m not there and when I’m in the room, he’s somewhere else. But now that routine is over and we’re sort of disorganized. I hope that they move the new roommate to another room so that everything goes back to normal. We can barely walk in the room without tripping, because the mattress is on the floor and takes up much space.

Thanks for visiting my Blog. Sometimes I’m surprised by how many people visit it. Once again, thanks for your support. This is all for now. Until next time.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

Pedro

May You Always Be As Happy As You Can

Love yourself every day
and remember how many people love you.
Do good to others,
but also to yourself.
Free the child inside you
so you can sing, laugh and play.
Make a list of what you do best,
and give yourself a hug.
Accept compliments.
Dance without shoes.
Try to satisfy a secret wish.
Laugh at yourself.
And especially,
remember that you are loved.

- Jacqueline Schiff -

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Friday, November 19, 2004


Waiting...


If you knew how much I wanna get out of here so I can make all my goals and dreams come true. I think there’s no one else in the world more hopeful to improve and have success in this life. I’m always daydreaming; that if when I have this, I’ll do this; that I’ll do this or that in certain manner; that when I buy this, I will give that to someone else. I have so many plans that I fear none of them will come true the way I want them, because I wanna be successful and with me, all of those around me as well; that all of us grow together, helping one another. I wish to do so many things at once that I don’t even know where to start. But I know that once I start, I won’t stop, because I will be focused on my goals and until I fulfill them, I won’t be at peace. Various people have helped during this time I’ve been imprisoned, especially my family, and these are the people I think of helping and like I told you before, if I’m successful, they will be, too.

Sincerely,

Pedro

A Positive Attitude is the Key to Success

Before saying “I Can’t,” you should have already tried.

Before your doubts stop you, confront them with facts.

Before reasons convince you that it’s impossible, chase that reason which makes it possible.

Before failure penetrates your mind, hide success inside your heart.

Before fear stops you, keep on going with faith.

Before problems interfere with your plans, used them to fulfill your objectives.

Before stopping because you think that others are better than you, show them you know how to conquer.

Before conforming with less, grab what’s most important.

Before believing that there’s no exit, keep walking and you’ll find it.

Before giving up, find peace in your heart.

Before throwing away your dreams, wait for them to become a reality.

Before searching for happiness, construct it where you are!

- Nancy Sims -

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Monday, November 15, 2004


Passing Time....


Hello my friends. I thank you for keeping visiting me. Lately I’ve been playing chess, although I don’t play much, but it keeps me entertained. But after the third or fourth game, I get bored and stop playing. One needs much concentration to play. Well, I still haven’t been able to read the blog entry for the day my mom wrote. My sister told me she’d send it to me, but she still hasn’t done it. I have friends who have written to me or who have come to see me and they’ve told me that what my mom wrote it’s really beautiful. I can’t wait to read it.

Changing the subject, I thought the elections would be more challenging, but it wasn’t like that. Also, on that day were my country’s (Puerto Rico) elections and they were closed as well. Even more, they had to make a recount to determine who won.

Well, see you later, bye.

Sincerely,

Pedro

Find Happiness

Find happiness in nature,
in the beauty of mountain,
in the serenity of the sea.
Find happiness in friendship,
in the fun of doing things together,
in the sharing and understanding.
Find happiness in your family,
in the stability of knowing
that someone cares,
in the strength of love and honesty.
Find happiness in yourself,
in your mind and body,
in your values and achievements.
Find happiness in
everything you do.

- Susan Polis Schutz -

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Friday, November 12, 2004


Races


How are you? I hope that you’re all doing great, as well as your families. Yesterday, I was outside walking on the yard and I started to count all the different races found in here. There are Mexicans, Peruvians, Italians, Hondurans, Salvadoreans, Panamanians, Colombians, Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Jamaicans, Haitians, Canadians, Nicaraguans, Dominicans, Americans, Filipinos, Africans, Venezuelans. These are the ones that I know from which country they come, because there are a lot more whose nacionality I don’t know.

Many times I have conversations with people of other countries and the lexis is very different. There are times when I don’t understand something they said and other times they don’t understand me. Also, as time goes by, you catch some of the words or phrases of the different countries. Sometimes when I am on the phone with friends, I may say a “weird” word without even noticing and they asked me what I said because they didn’t understand me. I think that when I leave this place I will have a mixture of languages that I won’t even understand myself, (haha).

It’s really interesting to listen to stories from other countries. One learns a lot. On one of the next messages in the Blog, I will make a list of words from other countries.

This is all for now. Bye.

Sincerely,

Pedro

Let Your Positive Side Shine

Always hold honor as a high virtue.
Despite how the world may be, rise above.

Always speak the truth, because others
will hold you in high esteem as a person
who can be trusted.

Never lose faith in your fellow human beings,
despite times when they may let you down.

Believe in hard work. No one will hand you
the future you want.
The ladder to success is steep,
but take one step at a time and you will get to the top.

Always believe in yourself.
Your happiness depends on no one else but you.
If there is something that you are unhappy about,
you must change it.

Always hold love close to you.
When you make a commitment, cherish it
for the rest of your life.

- Sherrie L. Householder -

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Monday, November 08, 2004


Health


Hello and welcome to this, your Blog. Last time I was somewhat sick. I felt really bad, but I don’t like going to the doctor, because I don’t like waiting. But one night I couldn’t sleep from how bad I was feeling. So I went to the doctor the next day, because I was a bit worried. In the end, they told me that what I had was heartburn and they gave me some pills, which have helped me feel better. From now on I will try to eat food that’s lower in fat, because I don’t wish to feel this way again.

Well friends, this is all for now.

Sincerely,

Pedro

Never Lose Faith in Yourself

Never think that you lack a certain discipline.
Never doubt your ability.
Never doubt your judgement.
Never let that anyone or anything
make you feel less than what you are,
because you’re a special person.

Never think that the next step is far.
If you trip on the road, lift your head and remember
that the words or actions of other people
can never hurt you,
because you’re a special person.

Never lose faith in yourself.
Look around you –
the friends that surround you –
because they love you,
they help you and believe in you...
Because you’re a special person.

- Ashley Bell -

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Friday, November 05, 2004


Newborns...


My friends, how are you? I hope that you’re all doing great. I’m doing fine. I was reading a newspaper from Puerto Rico called “El Nuevo Día” (The New Day) and I was impressed by an article about newborns of addicted mothers. I knew that the babies are born with the same addiction as the mothers, but what I didn’t know was how much they suffer until their system gets cleaned. They have the same symptoms as a grown up would as they’re breaking the habit. And it’s even worse, being that they’re so fragile they’re more prone to illnesses. I can’t imagine the suffering that these babies go through and the article also says that the majority of those babies are given up for adoption, because the mothers don’t care about them. I don’t know how there can be mothers who don’t care about their own children, because drugs are more important to them. I gave the newspaper to a friend so he could read it, but I will ask him for it so I can see on what day that article went out and the newspaper’s website and then in the near future, I can give it to you so you can read it as well. I can guarantee you that it will impress you.

This is all for today. Take much care.

Sincerely,

Pedro

May Every Day of Your Life Be a Celebration of All That You Are


May every day of your life bring you fresh hopes for tomorrow - because hope gives all of us our reason for trying. May each new day bring a feeling of excitement, joy, and a wonderful sense of expectation. Expect the best, and you'll get it. May you find a peace in simple things, because those are the ones that will always be there.

May you remember the good times and forget the sorrow and pain, for the good times will remind you of how special your life has been. May you always feel secure and loved, and know you are the best. May you experience all the good things in life - the happiness of realizing your dreams, the joy of feeling worthwhile, and the satisfaction of knowing you've succeeded.

May you find warmth in others, expressions of love and kindness, smiles that encourage you, and friends who are loyal and honest. May you realize the importance of patience and accept others for what they are. With understanding and love, you'll find the good in every heart.

May you have faith in others and the ability to be vulnerable. Open your heart and really share the miracle of love and intimacy. Above all, may you be happy with yourself.

- Regina Hill -

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Monday, November 01, 2004


Problem with the Messages


Welcome to this Blog. Thanks for your support. I apologize that lately this Blog hasn’t been posting on its corresponding days, but I’ve had problems with the mail and it’s taking longer for the entries to arrive. I’d written about my birthday, which was last October 28, where I wrote about an interesting article I read about adopted babies. That article was very interesting and I would have liked you to read it, too. I hope that I can recover those entries.

This is all for now. Take much care.

Sincerely,

Pedro

The Secrets of a Positive Perspective

Happiness, as much as your heart can harbor.
Abundance of laughter.
Patience with your loved ones
and your own weaknesses.
Yesterdays that comfort you
and promise a better tomorrow.
Faith in yourself and your goals.
Comforting smiles that warm your days.
Hugs that heal your heart through tears.
Dreams that push you forward
and help you grow.
Acceptance of your occasional failures.
Determination to keep trying.
Courage to continue when you’re afraid.
Warmth when it’s cold outside.
A star if the night is dark.
The wings of a butterfly.
The melody of a bird.
And, for always, a rainbow
after each storm.

- Vickie M. Worsham -

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