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Critter07 · #1 02-04-2011, 04:59 PM

Was hoping someone in MS may have some experience with this or could point me in the right direction...

My fiance is due to be released from prison in just over three weeks. His mom has been sick for his entire bid (6 years) and he's not been able to see her due to her illness in about three years.

I just received a call that she's in intensive care in the hospital. From what I'm told by the family, she's took an unexpected bad turn and I don't think she's going to make it three more weeks for him to be released.

I called the prison (Wilkinson County) to try to get a message to him to call home because he doesn't even know she's hospitalized, let alone the gravity of the situation, but it's after 5:00 on a Friday. Case manager is gone, chaplain is gone.

He is so close to his mother and has been praying every day that she lives until he's released. I could probably have him transported to the funeral if she passes before he gets out but I know it would mean so much more to him to be able to see her while she's still living, even if she's not conscious or coherent. This is going to just devastate him...

What to do?!? Any suggestions on where I can go from here with it being a weekend?
Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions!

Bocas_Girl · #2 02-04-2011, 06:47 PM

Hi. I don't have any answers for you on this since we're in different states. I know here in Texas the inmates are able to put in a furlough request to the Warden...the majority of the time though (that I know of) they have been denied, but that TDCJ for you!

Here in Texas, there is a Chaplain on duty even on the weekend...so maybe you can call and talk to one at your fiances unit if one is available. You can explain the situation to them and they may be able to suggest something. IDK. Sorry, I can't be more help but mainly I wanted to let you know I keep you MIL in prayer and also keep your husband in prayer as it is always so hard on them to deal with situations such as this and being away from the ones they love. Hope things turn out well, take care and blessings to you all!

**I had to come back and edit cause I just saw you did say you tried talking to a chaplain and they were gone...sorry! Still praying for you all!

Critter07 · #3 02-04-2011, 11:08 PM

Thank you so much for your kindness...

When I called the prison, the chaplain had already left for the day and I was told he might be in tomorrow so I'm hoping that's the case. I'll find out in the morning, I suppose...

Heaven forbid something happens to his mom over the weekend, I don't want to have to tell him without someone else there with him to help him deal with it...

scorpian · #4 02-04-2011, 11:33 PM

I have dealt w/ my son losing his young wife (21 yrs old) while incarcerated. I do know that the Chaplin was there to take my calls. But after everything was said and done, I wish, I had called the warden or the assistant warden. Things would've turned out a lot different. It was not until after the fact and things had gone terriblly wrong did we find out that the warden/assistant was out of the loop. Had we spoken up we could've made things much "nicer"

Contact the warden...see what they can or will do, if you have to contact Epps' office do..they may help before something happens. It is worth the call.

Critter07 · #5 02-04-2011, 11:40 PM

Thank you. I was considering contacting the warden. I had wanted to start with his case manager since she knows him pretty well and might let him make a private phone call but she was gone for the weekend. I think I may try the warden in the morning, too.

I'm so sorry to hear about your son's loss. How tragic...21 years old and to have to learn that while in prison. That must have been so hard on him.

I appreciate your input, scorpian. Thanks again, so much...

msearp99 · #6 02-05-2011, 09:19 PM

You could try contacting Chaplain Wigelsworth of MDOC , his office is in Jackson and hes the main contact for all chaplains
His phone number is 601-359-5788
his email is : cwigelsworth@mdoc.state.ms.us

Critter07 · #7 02-06-2011, 02:06 AM

I really appreciate this info. Thanks so much!

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Originally Posted by msearp99

You could try contacting Chaplain Wigelsworth of MDOC , his office is in Jackson and hes the main contact for all chaplains
His phone number is 601-359-5788
his email is : cwigelsworth@mdoc.state.ms.us

scorpian · #8 02-24-2011, 01:21 AM

Hey Critter07, How are things going? I really hope everything has worked out for you and your family. I just noticed these posts......I hope I'm not too late.

Tell momma to hang on, her baby is on his way. Lord I have so much to say but don't know what is going on now. If it was me, if they said I was dead and still here, I wouldn't go until my son gave me a hug and said I love you momma. Then I'd go.

Don't know what is happening, but this is my worst fear, me dying before he gets out. THAT would kill me. Anyone want to figure that one out? I can't I just know I love my son so much, I won't die before he gives me a hug on the outside of those walls. I Pray!