by Roxanne Jackson | Dec 8, 2015 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
Everyday brings a new adventure, new challenge, a different personality and new set of circumstances. This is true no matter where you are. We will all go through a life altering, traumatic event during our lives. Just as the sun rises and sets…
by Roxanne Jackson | Nov 27, 2015 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
On this Thanksgiving day we all have a lot to be thankful for. Some may say that my current situation does not warrant me being thankful. Well rest assured that every second of our lives are a reason to give thanks. I celebrated Thanksgiving this…
by Roxanne Jackson | Nov 21, 2015 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
How we perceive our individual situations is all in our minds. We must learn to program our minds with the right thoughts. Sometimes it is hard to program positivity, hope and happiness when we are in dire straits. However, it can be learned with a…
by Roxanne Jackson | Nov 5, 2015 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
Many things can cause your faith to yo-yo. But you must never lose hope or faith. When you trust in God you can always rest assured that "the best is yet to come". I have to believe that the best is on it's way! There is absolutely no other way to…
by Roxanne Jackson | Oct 22, 2015 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
We spend so much time worrying about everything. It consumes us on a daily basis. We worry about the future, the past, the present and "what if". One thing I have learned over the last 90 days is yesterday is gone forever, tomorrow may never come so…
by Roxanne Jackson | Oct 18, 2015 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
For years I have always believed that the "right" attitude makes all the difference in the world. I have applied this principle both inside and outside the gates. Those are the prison gates that I am referring to. When people see your character and…
by Roxanne Jackson | Oct 12, 2015 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
I have not been blogging for a couple of weeks! There is a reason behind it. Since I have been here I have been watching my diet and adding exercise. I have been focused as best I can be!! However, what I failed to watch was my sodium intake!! On a…
by Roxanne Jackson | Sep 16, 2015 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
Its been almost 8 weeks since I became identified as 19677-026. I have been fairly content since I started this journey. A big part is my belief that in the near future these days will be behind me. I have received numerous cards asking me what life…
by Roxanne Jackson | Sep 7, 2015 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
Many days our thoughts don't reflect the promise that God has given us. We worry about this and about that. We try to maneuver here and there. We stay up all day and night in panic mode only to realize we are further then we were once we started…
by Roxanne Jackson | Sep 3, 2015 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
Well its been 6 weeks and I am adjusting really well in federal prison! I remember when I first blogged and said "8 days till surrender". I have lived every day of the last 6 weeks. I have adjusted as best you can being away from the greatest…