A Prodigal’s Mail Call

During my years of confinement, God graciously provided people who faithfully prayed for and maintained contact with me.  Their letters occasionally were painful – constructive criticism, chastisement, and honest feelings about my actions – but were always eagerly anticipated and encouraging.  The simple fact that there were those outside the fence who still loved me and cared about what happened to me was a blessing beyond description.

Some of these letters are so wonderfully written and so obviously inspired by the Holy Spirit that I would like to share them with you.  I will try to comment on them and will attempt to place them in context for you.

I thank God for these people of God.  I have been truly blessed by their presence in my life.

Mom	July 2, 2001	Read It!
Brother	July 4, 2001	Read It!
Mom	July 4, 2001	Read It!
Mom	July 10, 2001	Read It!
Mom	July 16, 2001	Read It!
Friends	July 18, 2001	Read It!
Mom	July 20, 2001	Read It!
Dad	July 22, 2001	Read It!
Mom	July 26, 2001	Read It!
Mom	July 31, 2001	Read It!
Aunt	August 1, 2001	Read It!
Friend	August 5, 2001	Read It!
Mom	August 10, 2001	Read It!
Dad	August 13, 2001 (Part 1 of 4)	Read It!
Dad	August 13, 2001 (Part 2 of 4)	Read It!
Dad	August 13, 2001 (Part 3 of 4)	Read It!
Dad	August 13, 2001 (Part 4 of 4)	Read It!
Mom	August 17, 2001	Read It!
Dad	November 2, 2001	Read It!
Mom	July 30, 2002	Read It!
Dad	September 3, 2002	Read It!
Mom	September 8, 2002	Read It!
Aunt	September 10, 2002	Read It!
Aunt	September 11, 2002	Read It!
Dad	September 11, 2002	Read It!