Blind Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Some of you may remember me. I got 2 years in Florida State Prison and will be going back to jail on December 14th, 2011. My release date should be around Jan 2013. My walk is so, so much stronger now then it ever was. I just got home and wanted to say Hi. I will post more tomorrow. Please if you want to write me i need pen pals. My address on Dec 14th will be: Josh Friedman 11022065 520 Falkenburg Rd Tampa Fl 33619 I will be there for about 2 weeks then off to prison, if you want to write me after that you will have to look me up on Florida's Department of Corrections website. Like I said I will post more later and will also be in the chat room tomorrow. Love you Pham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) Here are my old posts to bring you up to date.... [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/topic/111466-in-desperate-need-of-enlightenment/page__fromsearch__1"]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/topic/111466-in-desperate-need-of-enlightenment[/url] [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/topic/111789-please-pray-for-me-and-offer-guidence-i-need-strangers/page__fromsearch__1"]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/topic/111789-please-pray-for-me-and-offer-guidence-i-need-strangers/page[/url] [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/topic/112196-ok-my-new-pham-i-need-you/page__p__2229260#entry2229260"]http://www.phatmass....60#entry2229260[/url] [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/topic/112571-thursday-10am-please-pray-for-me/page__p__2236372#entry2236372"]http://www.phatmass....72#entry2236372[/url] [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/topic/112630-last-update-probably-for-awhile/page__p__2237551#entry2237551"]http://www.phatmass....51#entry2237551[/url] so I am so happy I turned myself in. God answered all my prayers and is so wonderful. I have learned so much in the past 6 months. Its funny in jail, and I am sure the same in prison, there is so much free time to study. I prayed with St. Philomena - for my daughter, St. Rita and St. Joseph - for me, Jesus - for my sons, The Virgin Mary - for my wife and of course all to God. So I learned how to pray and more importantly how to listen to God. My answers to my prayers... I prayed daily to come home Dec 30th. I went to court from jail. You get up at 430am to go to court that is 15 mins away. I mean the deputies take you in a line to a room, cuff you up with shackles/handcuffs(ankles and wrists) and load you on a bus. You get to a holding cell with about 15 people in a 15 by 15 room its not that bad. At 830 they take you into the court room. I have Judge Fernandez, Division F of the 13th Circuit. So I have about 60 felonies and they always take me last so I get alone time in the cell with God. So I prayed one last time, in short understanding its Gods will and I will follow whatever outcome with a strong and faithful heart. My dad paid 32,000 dollars for my restitution last week (he sold his vacation home and had some equity, a blessing). So i was hoping to just get probation. I go out and my lawyer isn't there. Its 930, around 1015 he comes in and says they just wont come off the 2 years prison. So that's it I am going to prison. A weight fell on my shoulders. Then he left for a min and I prayed, God give me strength, I really wanted to go home but it must not be your will. I was a little disappointed. But then I felt a had lift me up from the back of my shirt and I got up and walked in front of the judge for my sentencing and to plead guilty. I asked my lawyer to ask for a furlough (a short time to go home and get things ready to go to prison), he said the judge doesn't give them. I mentioned that the guy before my got one and my lawyer said it was in his plea deal. I told him to ask anyway. He did and she, the Judge said yes till Dec 14th. So here I am at home thinking maybe I should have been more specific when I asked God to come home, should have said forever?...jk I feel my sentence was fair and I must bear my cross and repent for what I have done and what a good place to do it. Plus i went from 60 to 12 felonies, that's good as well. I haven't slept yet so I hope this makes since and is inspiring to all who read it. Love.... Josh Edited December 1, 2011 by Blind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Prayers for you, friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaD2006 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Hey I remember you ... I had wondered what had happened! Thanks for posting -- will keep you in my prayers, and God will be there for you no matter what. Just remember that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regina_coeli Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithLuin Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Prayers for you. I am glad you have the small blessing of some time at home, and I hope the time in prison flies by (though it must seem forever right now.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Thanks for all the prayers. I hope so too MithLuin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Was wondering how you were...you and your family have my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Thanks and really if any you want to be my pen pal lmk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I was just thinking about you a week ago. I will definitely write. I have already put your contact info my touch. Some jails require you to put someone's name on your approved list in order to receive mail from them, so put me down. Catherine Mardon, Edmonton, Alberta. If they want to know who I am, just tell them a spiritual adviser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i<3franciscans Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Hello. I am new-ish so you wouldn't know me. I would love to write but, my parents would not let me write to a stranger, they are kinda protective. You are in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amppax Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Hey Blind, long time no see. So glad to hear from you, I'll definitely be praying for you. I can't promise that I'll write, but you and your family most assuredly will be in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Thanks you guys again. Catherine Florida doesn't have that rule I don't think but I will make sure, thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I don't think most of us can relate since we haven't been to prison, but it is just another part of life on earth. Praying for you and hope you can be st Paul to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Yeah I couldn't relate until now either. But I would be happy to answer any questions while I am out. you can look me up here after the beginning of the year... [url="http://www.dc.state.fl.us/activeinmates/search.asp"]http://www.dc.state.fl.us/activeinmates/search.asp[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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