Today is my son's
birthday and I'm feeling guilty about not being there for a visit. Since he has
been in prison his birthday has not fallen on a visiting day. We just visited
him two weeks ago and I guess I thought I would've been swamped with first of
school responsibilities, so I did not make plans.
I've done all the
birthday festivities a long-distance mom can do: text, phone call, presents
(money in his account). I just feel bad that I'm not there for a hug. We can't get
a cake, but we could celebrate with a honey bun and a Coke.
I know he will get cards
from his church family, but mine will be late. No one realizes how hard it is
to pick the right card for a guy in prison. One friend shared her birthday card
dilemma with me, complete with pictures.
Can’t Celebrate
Can’t enjoy the good things in life!
Can’t enjoy something good to eat!
I just pray that he can count his many blessings on this day! I know I can find a card that says that.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MATT!
I too have a son in prison. Today is his 30th birthday. We visited him two days ago but because of internal problems at the prison our visit was cut short to 25 minutes. I feel so bad I cant be there today, we cant celebrate like a normal family.
ReplyDeleteI too have a son in prison. Today is his 30th birthday. We visited him two days ago but because of internal problems at the prison our visit was cut short to 25 minutes. I feel so bad I cant be there today, we cant celebrate like a normal family.
ReplyDeleteI will never ever forget this date as long as I live :) love you!
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