I got to give my SON a hug Today!!!!
By rosepedal64
@rosepedal64 (4188)
United States
October 6, 2009 10:39am CST
Oh mylotters I had to share my excitement with you all. For those of you that have read some my discussions know that I have a son who is in jail. Well yesterday he had come to my city for a court appearence on another case. Of course I was there and we got to exchange some smiles.
Then today he had to be transported back to his home jail. The guy that was transporting him called and said that he would be going by the road that I live on and wanted to know if I would like to meet him at the little store so that I could visit with my son for a moment.
It was so nice to get to give my son hugs and a kiss on the cheek. This may not mean much to some but let me tell you...I was in heaven just to give him a hug. It has made my day and has put a smile on my face that can't be removed today.
Thanks for letting me share my excitement with all my friends here on mylot..
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16 responses
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
7 Oct 09
Oh as a mom I can only imagine what it meant to you. I kind of remember your past discussions and I think I knew that you had a son that was in jail. I respond to so many discussions here that I forget and lose track....sorry. I'm sure it is very hard for you being apart from your son like that. What a kind and understanding man that was to call you and give you a quick moment with your son. I have visited people in jail and I know that the visits mean a lot to the prisoners but often times there is no physical contact. A hug can mean so much. {{{{HUGS}}}}
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@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
7 Oct 09
Hello sid
You are right. When someone is in jail to get a hug from someone is like us winning a lottery..I have never been in jail but to see him in there and realize what we take for granted is somthing very important to him. Like him getting mail is like someone coming in and giving us Ice cream, its a big treat. The transporter was a very special man and I will never forget him. He is differently on my Christmas Card list...
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@kitty42 (3923)
• United States
6 Oct 09
Hello my friend
You know this tells me alot about you, for this person to share this information with you, how amazing is that 
i can tell how exited you are, you should be,did you hug the person that made this happen as well, I would have lol, what a great person he was to do this for you, I am so happy my friend, a hug can do wonders for a person when they are down, he will have this to carry him through till the nest time you see each other, smoochessss my friend, you both deserved this time together.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, my heart is so full of joy,and blessing for the person that made that happen for you.I want you to know he really took a chance doing this, he could lose his job easy, god sent him to you, he was in the right place at the right time, it could have been someone else transporting, this is amazing.
You know this tells me alot about you, for this person to share this information with you, how amazing is that i can tell how exited you are, you should be,did you hug the person that made this happen as well, I would have lol, what a great person he was to do this for you, I am so happy my friend, a hug can do wonders for a person when they are down, he will have this to carry him through till the nest time you see each other, smoochessss my friend, you both deserved this time together.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, my heart is so full of joy,and blessing for the person that made that happen for you.I want you to know he really took a chance doing this, he could lose his job easy, god sent him to you, he was in the right place at the right time, it could have been someone else transporting, this is amazing.
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
6 Oct 09
Hi kitty42, I was just gonna say the same thing. Did the person who arranged the meeting also get a hug? I believe he deserve some of the love too. As happy as you are rosepedal, I bet the guy who made this happen also felt happy too. And a thank you from the mother would be enough appreciation for what he did.
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
6 Oct 09
Hi kitty and bounce
I did..I gave him a big hug and lots of thanks. I even went a little step farther than that. I went into the store and got both of them a Mountain Dew. The transporter was a very nice guy and I think he understood and seen what time of person my son is. He had brought my son down to court yesterday and I think he got the chance to get to know him. I was very excited and I will always be thankful for the transporter...Thanks you all for the wonderful words and I wish you all a wonderful day..Keep smiling...smooches..
@kitty42 (3923)
• United States
7 Oct 09
Hello my friend
Thats my girl Mountain dew sounds so good right now lol, You are right I think he got to know your son and did this as a favor to him as well, how wonderful for you both, I am so happy for you, you will sleep so good tonight, everything will work out my friend, I have a good feeling about this
Smoochessss my friend.
Thats my girl Mountain dew sounds so good right now lol, You are right I think he got to know your son and did this as a favor to him as well, how wonderful for you both, I am so happy for you, you will sleep so good tonight, everything will work out my friend, I have a good feeling about this
Smoochessss my friend.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
10 Oct 09
I sort of know how you feel. My friend has gone back home to Canada to visit with her folks so they can see their new grandson. Yesterday she rang me. I was surprised and thrilled and it made me feel very special. I know it's not the same as a son but, well, it moved me a great deal and made me smile for the longest time.
I'm really happy for you too.
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
11 Oct 09
Thank You MsTickle
It is excitement beyond words. I know there may be people that think because he is in jail that he doesn't need any attention. That is not true. I have never condoned what he has done and now I do see the change in him. Just by the way he talks about things. I believe him and know that he will do fine when he gets out..Thanks again for your kind words and have a great day...
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
7 Oct 09
Hi AmbiePam
I was very excited and very thankful for the transporter to go out of his way to make a son and his mom very happy. I don't think that I could ever pay him back. I know that I will never forget his name or what he looks like. Thanks for your comment and have a nice day...1 person likes this
@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
7 Oct 09
hello rosepedal64,
i can just imagine how happy you are then. more so that you miss him much for you seldom see each other. i can understand how you feel for i am a parent too.
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
7 Oct 09
Thanks robert for all the nice jestures...Have a great day my friend..1 person likes this
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
7 Oct 09
Hi robert
I am happy and sad at the same time. I hate the fact that it may be a while before I get to see him and touch again. I will cherish his hugs and always remember his smile. Thanks for your kind words and keep smiling..1 person likes this
@ladym33 (10979)
• United States
8 Oct 09
That is wonderful. I can certainly understand how that would be so special to you. It was very nice of the guy who was transporting him to do that. Some people take that kind of thing for granted but when it is hard to come by it means so much more. I can tell happy it made you to get to give him a hug and a kiss and touches my heart.
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
8 Oct 09
Hi ladym
I thank you for your kind words and thoughts. My excitement and happiness so hard to put into words. I thank you for knowing how it made me feel. Like I had said before I will never be able to thank the transporter enough. I know that he is differently on my christmas list this year..LOL..Have a great day and continue to smile my friend..
@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
7 Oct 09
Rose, I am sorry that your son is in jail. I know some of how that feels. I hope that you carry those memories of hugs a long while. Thanks for sharing with us. There are some sweet things that money does not buy.
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
7 Oct 09
Hi GardenGery
You make a very good point. Money can't always buy happiness. I know Im still smiling and feeling all warm on the inside. Thanks for your kind words. Have a great day..
@manong05 (5027)
• Philippines
7 Oct 09
Hi rosepedal! Thanks for sharing your excitements. I hope that eventually everything will turn out good for your son. Some people have found their lives while in jail and came out with a wonderful view and appreciation of life. They were able to find jobs, got married and have wonderful families. I say this because I know a few. We never asked for this to happen. Let's just hope that everything will work together for good.
cheers.
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
7 Oct 09
Hi manong
I do have to agree with you. I have already seen just a difference in him. I know some people has said that he talking jail talk, but I really believe that he is being very serious about his plans. Thank you for your thoughts and I hope you have a great day...
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
6 Oct 09
Hi drannhh
Yes he is a very special person to me. I told him that he was kind. He spoke highly of my son and felt the need to let him see his mother. I was so thankful and yes I gave the transporter a hug too...Have a great week drannhh and keep smiling..
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
7 Oct 09
Hi suzzy
I thank you for your words. The transporter was great. He called me which Im sure he asked my son for the phone number. He asked if I could met them at the store and he would let me see my son for a few minutes. The shock was when he let him stand and give me a big hug. Well I actually got three big hugs and a kiss on the cheek. It was great. Have a great day and keep smiling..
@jellymonty (2352)
•
6 Oct 09
congratulations on such a brilliant achievement.. I hope your boy gets out soon
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
6 Oct 09
Hi jelly
Thanks for you kindness. I wish the same. I think he will do good on his new life that he gets once he is out. You have a nice day and keep smiling..
@xannebull (1793)
• Philippines
7 Oct 09
wow that's good to hear, as i had read your discussion, it really melts my heart as if i wanted to cry. i was move by my emotions, i could feel what you felt because i am now a mother too, giving a hug by you children really makes our day complete.
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
7 Oct 09
Hi xannebull
You know sometimes people take the little things for granted. I now have taken the little things much more serious. I will always remember that smile on his face and the warm hug that I received from him...Thanks for your kind thoughts. Have a great day my friend..
@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
6 Oct 09
dear rose,
am very happy for you as well. am sure all mothers would understand what you are feeling.
i hope everything goes well in the end.
ann
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
6 Oct 09
Hello tigeraunt
I sure do hope so. I keep my fingers crossed for him. I hope that the end is almost here. We will know more in a few weeks if the judge feels that he needs more time in jail. I believe that he will do fine once he gets out. I know I have faith in him. Thanks for your kindness and have a great day..
@vandana7 (100617)
• India
6 Oct 09
Hi rosepedal, I could never have guessed u were going thru so much pain all this while. Thanks for sharing such personal moment. We understand how it feels. :) Hope u have more of such happy moments in near future. :)
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
6 Oct 09
Hi vandana..
Oh you are very sweet person. I thank you for your kind words. I know that it was a personal moment but I needed to share with someone. I just had so much excitement in me that I needed to let it out. Once again thanks and have a wonderful day..
@eshaan (6188)
• India
6 Oct 09
i can understand your feelings and also your excitement..it must have been great moment i understand....when u r long for so much time and meet your son...and that too when he is in jail..such things and feelings are natural...and i think you are strong enough..i would have cried and cried to meet my child in such a place..anyway we have to move on...
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
6 Oct 09
hi rosepedal64 I am so glad that you got to see your
son for a while and give him a hug or two or three
and a kiss. I know it meant an awfull lot to you.
That is how I feel when my son comes to visit me here
'too. I am not in a real prison,it is just that I
would never have wanted to come to a retirement center
'at all except this time it was that or sleep on the
park bench or something like that. any way one day soon
when my son gets a job and accumulates some money we'
will again be a family again in a two br.apartment.
So for now when he comes to visit me, it is just wonderful.
