A Simple Jailbird
Last night I had the opportunity to talk with a 25 y/o guy from Mississippi. He was in prison for car jacking (January 2010 will make it six years for him). He was very nice and respectful and I just got to thinking tonight Wow, I wonder what else he has to look forward to besides getting to talk with someone outside those concrete walls? I find myself growing bored sometimes with doing all the things I get to do like party, run, bowl, hang out with friends, etc. but I my mind wandered to him. I sit here and wonder how I could handle something like that. That's something I hope to never have to find out but the point is that I learned from that experience. Sure, any good guy in prison or jail could tell you to be good so you don't end up there but think about why they say that. They've deprived themselves of the things you and I take for granted. They become more appreciative of what they get back in the end, IF there is a light at the end of that tunnel. I know it's not always true though. Just a thought.