Official 2006 club thread!

[jblovesdb]

Jeanne...I am sorry that you didn't get alot of letters this week!!! I know how frustrating it is...I hope that Herb gets adjusted soon and he will be back to writing you all those letters
Steph...you are not a burden to any of us!!! I come and complain about my little problems all the time lol. Keep your head up sweetie and if you need to you can PM me and I will try to help!! Just know that we are all here for you and want to help you out as much as we can!!!
Jen...I don't know exactly when it is OK to let the man be the man...lol...I try to keep control myself!! But there's occasions that I just know when to let him have his way. I can't really help you out...I wish I had the answer!! Maybe just try to let him have his input more...and then do what you want with it! I gotta agree with Sel...it's up to me when I do things...it's up to me when I visit...it just so happens that I decide to do all those things all the time lol. Men are DEFINETLY from Mars!!
Sel...how you doing girl?? WOW...only 10 more visits?? That is crazy...the time is coming!! You better start getting ready girl! I am SOO happy for you!!
Mari...I didn't visit today...but tomorrow it is on I feel like I haven't seen that boy in SOOO long...but it's only been 2 weeks!! I can't wait to squeeze him!! Aww...I got a stupid grin on just thinking about it...I sure HOPE he isn't in one of his moods!!:shake:
WELCOME ALL THE NEW LADIES!!!!!!!!! Come join our little club...it definetly helps the time go by!!! Keep your heads held high ladies!!!!!
Hey Marj, Brandi, Texxie, Willsgirl, Jessica, Hunnybunny, grouchpotato and anyone else I might have missed!!!! Have a great weekend!!! Hugs
-Jackie
*I think my computer might be working...fingers crossed!!*

[jblovesdb]

Nikki...I don't know how to tell you to stay positive...I wish I had some words of wisdom for you!! I know that I just hold on to the fact that this IS NOT forever...and he will be home SOON (8 months is sooner than it was). And basically, I come on to PTO...and talk to all my girls...and try to not think about things soo much! I know what you mean about time seeming like it goes alot quicker than it really does...but when I look back on it...it really has gone by fast! I have realized that the days go by slow...but in the end the months go by quick!! We are already almost in Sept Try to keep your head up girl...and we are all here for you Today might be hard...but tomorrow is a new day!!! Also...I have come to learn that the rollercoaster of emotions is just part of this life...so I have kinda learned to expect it!! I don't know if any of that helped...but I'm trying! SMILE SWEETIE Hugs
-Jackie

[Manzanita]

How do you gurls stay so positive? I know them coming home is motivation to stay positive, but its hard, isn't it? You gurls all make it seem so easy.. or am I making it hard? How do you gurls deal? Today hasn't been a good day.

you just have to, that is the only way to make it through It is hard but so is everything else, so make it easy and smile hee hee

there are good and bad days....make it past the bad ones into the goods ones...
I try to picture the good times coming and his freedom, how blessed we are...focus on the good...

[Retired-25]

Jen, Sel, & Jackie - Thank you so much for what you said. I am just trying to get through tonight and praying that tomorrow will be much better for us. If not, I'll probably be begging for advice by then! The support from everyone here is appreciated so much.
Jeanne - Glad today is much better for you. I hope tomorrow is even better than today.
Jackie - I hope you have a GREAT visit tomorrow! I'm happy that you get to see him.
Niki - To me it seems like the time that has passed has gone by in the blink of an eye, yet when I look ahead it seems like we still have a lifetime to go. I'm all for crawling in bed til March...someone can wake me when it gets here! Today has been a pretty bad one for me too girl. I hope tomorrow's much better for you too! ((((Hugs))))

[Texxie]

Brandi -Jessica -Jackie- Willsgirl -Jeanne- Fate4us-Marie- Gypsy-Sel- Marj-Patrice-MrsG-HunnyBunny-Beth-NikiBrooks-

Okay gals, I'm gonna WHINE because I feel mad/sad/bad about Chris right now and I know my girls will understand! Okay, y'all heard about the stupid phone thing, which is supposedly solved by now. I haven't had a phone call from him in 12 days and no letter for 9 days. I called his family just now and talked to his sister. She said they went for a visit today. Okay, that tells me that he's not in any kind of trouble or sick. So why the hell isn't he writing to me? His sister told me he doesn't have any envelopes. Well, if he isn't writing to me, then where the hell are all his envelopes going? I asked her if he needed money, she said she thought he was good on money. She said he was acting like a jerk and talking really stupid. Anywayz, I had myself a good cry already, but I need some girlfriend hugs and somebody to tell me what I should do! On the one hand, I want to be supportive and understanding--he hates his job in there and is always tired because he can't sleep with all the noise. You guys have heard it all before. But on the other hand, DAMNIT! I feel like not writing to him anymore until I get a letter!

[Manzanita]

I think sometimes they don't write but it means nothing...nothing bad, you know?

you know, maybe they just are thinking alot

give him time....they have a lot of crap to deal with everyday in there. We have to remember, they are in prison, not a place to get peace of mind or positive support like we can get out here. They have no where to go, but a cell, or the yard....like running in circles, you know? You should remain positive and supportive, I think...don't stop writing, urge him to write

[Gemini4lif]

Hello to all my 2006 crew! Jen-Brandi -Jessica -Jackie- Willsgirl - Jeanne- Fate4us-Marie- Gypsy-Sel- Marj-Texxie-HunnyBunny-Beth-NikiBrooks-

Jeanne, I am right there with you on your earlier post....I was complaining earlier to a friend that I hadnt heard from my husband all week...well I took a nap, then woke up and told my son to go check the mailbox. My husband wrote me the most wonderful letter...telling me that they still hadnt added the PCO number to his list and whatnot, and that his stomach was finally healing properly (he had surgery a few months ago, and it wasnt healing). He ended the letter by telling me that he had been listening to a new old school cd that he bought and wanted to dedicate a song to me. I read the lyrics then went online and downloaded the song and girls let me tell you, I am a wreck over here, cant stop crying...I love that man so much....and here I was being a witch with a capital B and he writes me this beautiful letter. I want to share it with you...for those that can appreciate old school and how love songs USED to be! LOL Here are the lyrics and I wanted to attach the song, but its too big, so I attached a link to a sample at the bottom of the page. Just scroll down and click on "'Cause I Love You"

'Cause I Love You - Lenny Williams

Girl, you know I love you
No matter what you do
And I hope you understand me
Every word I say is true
Cause I love you

Baby, I'm thinkin' of you
Tryin' to be more of a man for you
And I don't have much riches
But we gonna see it through
Cause I love you

Ho...ho...ho...

Some men need lots of women
For their passions to feel
But I want only you, girl
If it's in, if it's in, if it's in God's will
Cause I, cause I love you

I, I love you, baby
With all my heart and soul
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Love you
I need you
I want you
I need you

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh your love makes me grow stronger
It keeps goin' on, oh, baby
I'm glad I found you
I just love to be around you, oh, baby
You've been so good to me
Oh, baby
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Hmm, hmm
Hmm...hmm...mmm...

You know
One time things got so bad until
I had to go to one of my friends and talk to him
And I told him, I said, You know
I'm having problems with the woman that I love
It seems that I call her on the phone and I just can't get her to answer
And then I went to her house and I saw a car parked in the driveway
I knocked on the door, but still my knocks went unanswered
And then I went home and I-I watched television until television went off
And then I played my records until I just didn't want to hear them anymore
And finally I went to bed, but I found myself waking up a few hours later
And the tears were running down my face
And my friend told me, he said, Lenny,
You just oughta forget about her
But I told my friend, I said, You know
Maybe you've never been in love like I've been in love
And maybe you've never felt the things that I've felt
But this is what I told my friend
I said, You know, sometimes you get lonely
You get lonely, you get lonely
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And I cry, I cry
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And the tears would fill up in the wells
In the wells of my eyes, baby
And then it got so bad, it got so bad
Till one time I thought I'd roll myself up in a big ol' ball and die
And then I met you, darlin'
And you smiled at me
Oh, oh, it was such a pretty smile, yes, it was
And you reached out your hand
You helped me (Helped), you helped me (Helped me), you helped, oh
I'm glad, baby, I'm glad, baby
Oh, oh, oh, baby, ey, ey, ey
I won't ever leave you, baby
I won't ever grieve you, baby
I'm gonna love you, oh, oh, oh, baby
I'm glad, I'm glad, baby
Oh, oh, yeah, baby, oh, oh, oh
I love you, I love you
I love you, I love you, oh
I love you, I love you
I love you, I love you
I love you, I love you
I love you

Now can you see why I am so in love with this man? He has made me a ball of tears tonight for being so sweet, but its all good. I LOVE HIM!

http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/willia...97/album.jhtml


Patrice

[NikiBrooks23]

Thanks gurls for the hugs and support.. i needed it.
and your right about the days going slow but the months go fast. I think it seemed really bad today because I haven't worked in a week...vacation... yea...
I have been packing our stuff... gotta down size from my whole apartment of stuff to just what I can fit in the car. Planning on heading for Tampa in the near future.. which is good cause maybe I will be able to find my way to his facility... but bad because I have never been to Tampa and I really don't understand Florida that much. I lived in PSL for 6 months but that is near Miami, and I think I would still get lost even after spending 6 months there...
Everything happens for a reason... I stongly believe that... just wish I knew what is was...

Texxie- when my hunny stopped writing me, I made him an agreement. He writes me once a week and I will send him money, stamps, and write to him daily. I told him he had to support me if he expects me to support him.. hang in there...

Hey... once you hit the bottom, there is no place to go but up!

[Manzanita]

niki, I think about it....8 months ago was December, Christmas....not so far away, and now I have about 8 months to go, and hopefully they will let him go the end of April....

crazy huh?

[Manzanita]

Patrice, how sweet I will download it now too

[jblovesdb]

Aww...Texxie, I have NO idea what you should do...I would be TORN if I was in your situation!! And not to mention HIGHLY pissed off!!!! I know I would probably end up writing a letter blackin' out on him...but I don't think that is always the best thing to do!!! I think maybe give it some time...and if you don't get a letter this week..then make your decisions!! Try not writing him for a few days...and see if he writes you then!! I know that might not be a good idea either...but it's something I HAVE done!! Or actually...write him a letter and tell him how you are feeling!!!! Don't not tell him just b/c he's in prison...he needs to know that it upsets you...atleast IMO! I hope things work out for the best...keep your head up girl!!!
Patrice...that is a good song!! Isn't it crazy how when you really want to hear from them...you do somehow?? I know my Dork does that sometimes...and it always amazes me!! He seems like a really great guy!!! I like old school music...it definetly makes for a GREAT love song!! Keep your head up sweetie!!

[jblovesdb]

Jen...that's crazy b/c I thought the same thing about only 8 more months!! That was JAN!! And it sure doesn't seem that far away!!

[Gemini4lif]

Texxie,

Im sorry you havent heard from your man...but like Jen said sometimes when they dont write, it could really be nothing....like his sister said, he is out of envelopes...I am sure you will hear from him soon. Can you visit anytime soon? Hopefully the phone situation gets fixed soon...I am in the same boat with those phone calls girl. I havent talked to him since our visit last week.

Its going to be allright sweetie....but I know firsthand how you are feeling. But I am sure you will get a letter real soon!

Love

Patrice

Originally Posted by Texxie

Brandi -Jessica -Jackie- Willsgirl -Jeanne- Fate4us-Marie- Gypsy-Sel- Marj-Patrice-MrsG-HunnyBunny-Beth-NikiBrooks-

Okay gals, I'm gonna WHINE because I feel mad/sad/bad about Chris right now and I know my girls will understand! Okay, y'all heard about the stupid phone thing, which is supposedly solved by now. I haven't had a phone call from him in 12 days and no letter for 9 days. I called his family just now and talked to his sister. She said they went for a visit today. Okay, that tells me that he's not in any kind of trouble or sick. So why the hell isn't he writing to me? His sister told me he doesn't have any envelopes. Well, if he isn't writing to me, then where the hell are all his envelopes going? I asked her if he needed money, she said she thought he was good on money. She said he was acting like a jerk and talking really stupid. Anywayz, I had myself a good cry already, but I need some girlfriend hugs and somebody to tell me what I should do! On the one hand, I want to be supportive and understanding--he hates his job in there and is always tired because he can't sleep with all the noise. You guys have heard it all before. But on the other hand, DAMNIT! I feel like not writing to him anymore until I get a letter!

[Gemini4lif]

May 13, 2006 is the day I meet my husaband at the gate to finally take him home! :-)

Patrice

[jftazzy102]

okay for the first time since joining I actually had to write eveyone's names down ....that is a good sign for the 2006 sisterhood club....

Jen - girl I am so glad that you went to a movie with new friends that you made in your new book club. As far as "giving them control" I just let Herb think that he is in control and makes decisions he doens't know any different. No just kidding. What I had to do was slowly letting it go. I sat down and talked to Herb before we got married and explained it him. I started out with little things. But the weird thing is since he has been locked up....if it is something that I have time to make a decision on I write him and tell him what is going on and ask his opinion on it. He will give me his feed back and we talk about the pro and cons....it makes him feel involved and it let's him have his manhood. My husband knows that I am going to do what I want to do, but he loves it that I ask his opinion on things and there have been several that I have followed what he asked of me.....even if it bothered me: why because he is in prison and it gives him his manhood and pride back as much as possible when he is in there. When he get's out....he will be use to me coming to him about things.....love you girl

Steph, let me explain something to you....I understand that this is something that you want to handle on your own...been there done that...then I realized that it was the love and support on here that kept me sane when things weren't going right....I couldn't post last night about what was bothering except to say all men stink....but just getting that little bit out helped me so much. Darlin it doesn't matter what is going on in my life because when I hear someone else that needs the help, love and support it HELPS ME TO FOCUS....BY HELPING YOU HELPS ME...understand good...got it...good...love you girl

Jackie - I think that the rollercoaster ride is just going to get worse as the days get nearer for them coming home. For us and them....but girl you are the strong one.....you will help both of you to get through this. Why? because you are so precious and he loves you so much...love you girl...hope you get to see his s***butt tomorrow

Tex- girl I told you that I would come up there and take care of business for you . Baby, look it is like this I think....(I'm thinking as if were Herb okay) didn't realize he was that low on envelopes and thought he had enough so has bought any in awhile at store. You both are going through alot right now with out being able to call and talk with each other...(stupid d*** 4 button ) and he is probably going through the same emotions you are because of not being able to call. He is also probably going through alot of insecurities right now with out being able to call. My adivce would be to sit and write him one of the most lovingest letters around. It will all work out. I promise love you girl.

Niki - how do we stay strong? WE ARE THE WIVES, GIRLFRIENDS, FINANCES, OF INMATES FROM VARIOUS DOC'S and what doesn't kill us makes us strong. For me...I stay strong because like Jen said I have to...and not just for me but for OUR son and him. My strength is drawn from God and the women here on this support group. I could not have gone a year and 76 days (and no telling about florida yet-until FRIDAY) without God and these women.....POINT BLANK. when I don't think I can make it and I just want to run and say forget it, God reminds me of why I married him and these girls tell me to remain strong to standfast. to keep my head held up high and in faith....and when I look at my 15 yr old and he looks at me and tells me thank you for buying him something that he needs or when I have encouraged him to go for his dreams (ROTC) and he looks at me and tells me thank you and that he loves me for being a great mom.....that keeps me strong...love you

Patrice- when I got his letter today I felt so bad. I felt like I had let him down by feeling like that. He knows I can't send him money right now and he is like baby I have enough stamps and envelopes so I won't run out again....and he is telling me about this class that he has signed up for that actually helps them to deal with the unit they are in and how to keep positive when they don't get mail, to dealing with the other inmates. He said that this will not only help him in there but help him to put it to work out here in the free world. I just sat and cried. And your letter that your husband wrote you had me in tears....that song says it all. He loves you so much. love you.

To all my 2006 sisters: Brandi, Jessica, Willsgirl, Mari, Marji,HunyBunny, Beth....I love all of you.........
Thank you for helping me stay strong and thank you for being here for me..........

[Manzanita]

Jen - girl I am so glad that you went to a movie with new friends that you made in your new book club. As far as "giving them control" I just let Herb think that he is in control and makes decisions he doens't know any different. No just kidding. What I had to do was slowly letting it go. I sat down and talked to Herb before we got married and explained it him. I started out with little things. But the weird thing is since he has been locked up....if it is something that I have time to make a decision on I write him and tell him what is going on and ask his opinion on it. He will give me his feed back and we talk about the pro and cons....it makes him feel involved and it let's him have his manhood. My husband knows that I am going to do what I want to do, but he loves it that I ask his opinion on things and there have been several that I have followed what he asked of me.....even if it bothered me: why because he is in prison and it gives him his manhood and pride back as much as possible when he is in there. When he get's out....he will be use to me coming to him about things.....love you girl

thanks, I will think of this more often when it comes to us and communicating. I know I need to let go and ask him what he thinks about things more often...I know he needs his pride, he really does. the pride is a big issue we talked about...

thanks for this advice

[nasty_boo]

ok now i guess i can officially say i am one of you guys since me and my best friend moved on the next level and are ONE now ... he is coming home JUNE 2006!!!

[jftazzy102]

Originally Posted by nasty_boo

ok now i guess i can officially say i am one of you guys since me and my best friend moved on the next level and are ONE now ... he is coming home JUNE 2006!!!

I am so happy for you.....that is so awesome and welcome to the 2006 sisterhood.......




Jen- you said it right there. The pride is very important. IT took me along time to realize that with Herb. I had to learn that he needed to feel part of and that he needed to make those decision, whether right or wrong...I would/will let him make them.

You will be able to...just start practicing while he is still in there. Believe me it does help.....

[i love donovan]

My husband's 5 year mandatory is up Febuary26,2006.I hope they will pull him up for parole as soon as he does his mandatory sentence.

[Kobe16]

HEEYYYY EVERYONE!!

I've missed yall kids!

I MOVED BACK TO COLLEGE TODAY!! its about 45 minutes from where my parents live and I'm glad to be back in this town. (Sel, you know you love some Tuscaloosa! ) so that's where I've been all day. anywayz..let me holla at my ladies!

Jeanne, awww..I saw a posts sayin you need me. and I wasnt here.. super sorry!!! But I'm glad these other wonderful women were. I'm SOOOO HAPPY to hear you are feeling much better. And HERB...WRITE MY JEANNE SOON!! PM me anytime ma! you know I gots the LOVE for you!

Jackie, YOU GET TO VISIT TODAY!! girl, have a fantastic time wit Dave. I know yall will! and umm...your computer better be alright now.

Patrice, hey! well what a nice sweet song your hubby dedicated to ya. I know you are lovin that..and missin him!

Sel, I thought about when I was in t-town. umm..I think I'm still waitin on that email!

Jen, what's uppp!! still HOT?? glad you went to a movie too..fun!

Steph, HUGGS girly!! now like everyone has said, you KNOW you can come up in here and share with us. We are here for you...and no hun you are definitely NOT a burden. and know you can PM me anytime..ok??

Gypsy..all I can say is RIDE OUT!!

Texxie, hello there! Girl I'm soo sorry you havent heard from Chris. I hope he can get at ya really soon..I'm wit Jeanne, write him a loving letter. I'm thinking about yall!!

Mari, whats up mami!! how are ya?? what's up wit James and work release?? girl, you ready for some football action??

Brandi, HEEYY! now I see you are online..you betta come up in here! hope all is well wit your D!

Beth and Hunnybunny, hope yall are doing good!

WELCOME NIKIBROOKS and NASTYBOO!! glad yall are now apart of us. we are THE GREATEST CLUB! am I right ladies?

ladies, I'm prayin for EACH of you!! love you all!

MAIL DANCE FOR ALL YOU KIDS!

[jftazzy102]

Marji - girl it's okay....my other girls had my back....it was awesome...
I am so glad that you have moved back to college and you know that I am here if you ever need me also. I pm'd you my phone number....

and we are the best club around....WHY: BECAUSE THIS IS THE 2006 SISTERHOOD CLUB...................and that is what all of us are to each other...there is a tight bond here that is unbreakable.

I found out why I didn't get mail from Herb like I am use to and now I am feeling guilty LOL....he has taken on another class just to better himself...I love that man of mine......
love you

[Kobe16]

BIG UPS TO HERB AND THE CLASS! :fb:

[Gypsy_soul]

February 14, 2006:love: Will be the best Valentines Day ever!!!!
That's the day my baby comes home!

[Manzanita]

Good Morning!!

Brandi -Jessica -Jackie- Willsgirl -Auntie Jeanne- Fate4us-Marie- Gypsy-Sel- Marj-Patrice-Texxie-HunnyBunny-Beth-NikiBrooks-

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[sweets79]

Hey Everyone! I hope you guys are having a great weekend! There are so many of us now I will just tell everyone hello at once! Demetrius and I are doing well! I called the warden on Friday because he still hasn't been reviewed yet and I wanted to see if he could get his visits back early. He was not in but his secretary took my info and he is suppose to call me back tomorrow! So we are keeping our fingers crossed. My birthday is tomorrow that will be a great gift! I miss him so much, not seeing him is killing me. Well you guys I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend! Love Ya, Brandi