Hi LMS,
Thank you for asking. I’m doing much better that my knee healed a bit and I can venture into my jungle garden. The movement and work helps to keep me grounded. Tornado at first wanted to serve her term, saying that rehab “wasn’t working” but her P.O. and the judge vetoed that idea. Tornado participates in a pilot program called Woman’s court, the goal is to try to get lesser offenders into rehab to stop the drug/crime cycle. Tornado sounds a bit better with each call, as she sobers up. In her initial contact she was trying to convince me that she should be able to be around family even if she relapses and is using meth. That doesn’t fly with me. My granddaughter has been exposed enough to that.
Now she is talking about applying for rehabs and taking a young prisoner under her wing and having Bible study together. I have an old friend who is a prison guard and he texted and told me Tornado looks much better than when she first arrived. He said that she is a hard worker on the work line and is kind to other inmates, that unlike others, she has not “lost her humanity.”
She is much less manipulative these days and does not push as much as she used to. She is also aware that she may have dual diagnosis, and is willing to explore further options to get help. I hope that this happens. Her boyfriend is out of jail and in rehab. Hopefully they will encourage one another towards sober living. Only time will tell.
She has three grandchildren from her eldest son. I pray that she will realize what she is missing out on if she continues her street life.
It is completely up to her to decide. I stay in contact as long as she is not abusive or manipulative. Most of our conversations have been pleasant this time around. So I do see a change.
I hope all is well with you LMS. Thank you so
much for thoughtfulness.
(((Hugs)))
New Leaf
