Support for Rod Coronado Message

From:    "Support for Rod Coronado" <info@supportrod.org>
Date:    Tue, June 3, 2008

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Rod had been in Oklahoma for almost a month. We are now able to speak more
regularly after our home phone number was approved. It's sweet to get a
phone call to wake me up, sweet in a bitter-sweet sort of way.

Life sounds alright in Oklahoma. He certainly has come to terms with
prison life, and I think if he has to do time anywhere, perhaps Oklahoma
is turning out to be an ok place amongst the options. (Rod heard from a
Tucson transferee that there have been 10 stabbings in the last month,
constant lockdowns, etc... at FCI Tucson, where he was last time.)  He
says he feels in creators hands, and I feel peace in that. There are
intense sweats on each Saturday, he says the folks around are very nice
and respectful, and just today he was interviewed for a very good job in
the powerhouse working in the electrical and boiler room. He said his boss
was very kind, and they could have very good conversations. He was frank
about his history, and still the boss wanted to hire him. Also, the
weather has been just chaotic there with powerful storms~ tornadoes and
baseball size hail! I grew up amongst these storms, and they have the
ability to hypnotize you with their force and eerie humid gree
n skied silence..... He said he wants to see a tornado, something he could
mark off his things he has never experienced list. Hmmmm..... I am not
sure these tornadoes are the kind you want to see..... but that is just
like Rod! (To read about the storms, click here!)
But, the distance is difficult and it aches to remember the feelings of
family, with us all together. Maya has been an emotional roller-coaster;
missing her daddy, more so when she is tired. When I miss him, I tend to
write letters, download information, and send books. It makes me feel
connected. Again, he feels so far away!

The last week has been filled with both great and really heavy news. I am
going to keep both private, but I share this with the intent that would
like those who are helping with family travels for me to see Rod, or those
who are interested in helping funds for the future travel, know that there
are heavy family issues that come up which must be addressed in person.
Prison doesn't stop time. People keep living out here while those that are
detained cannot function as father, friend, son, or provider. All of the
good things and bad things continue, and Rod does not find out about them
unless someone bridges the gap between worlds. Although I planned a trip
to surprise Rod, bring him some needed warmth, it will now serve two
purposes.

Thank you to those who are helping with this trip, and please remember we
are so grateful for your support!

Keep sending Rod love and letters! He needs it!

I will share the good news with you as soon as I think it is a real
situation!

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Chrysta


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