So, note to self: Don't ever forget any number ever given to me by the Bureau of Prisons, especially an email password. That Trulincs system has been my lifeline during the first week of camp, so that experience completely unnerved me. I was unable to do the very thing that I thought I needed to do to communicate, connect with others and help maintain my quasi-sanity. I was beginning to panic, especially after I was unable to make a phone call. The phone system couldn't do its voice recognition magic because it couldn't hear my voice over the noise of the fans that were running because the air conditioning is not working. But that's another story.
For the most part, I have naively thought myself to be in control of this uncontrollable situation. I spent much time in preparation listening, reading, planning and making lists. I even watched all three seasons of Orange Is The New Black. THE FACT is that I am in control of nothing--well, almost nothing. I am still in control of my response, my perspective, my head and heart. I need to relax and know that there is a power greater than me, the spirit of the Living God, and a whole heavenly host, who are with me in uncontrollable situations, even at Bastrop FSC.
I knew that, but maybe needed a reminder. OK, I definitely needed a reminder and I now consider myself reminded. I'll try not to forget THE FACT, and I'll try not to forget my password.
Charlie
Thank you for this blog Charlie. Am looking forward to hearing more. Passwords without a way to get reminded suck!…lol…
Special blessings today – Jim and Judy Reed
Charlie, just found you blog today…good to see and hear from you again.