Follow the thoughts and experiences of Jessica Robinson as she journeys through the Arizona prison system.
Write to Jessica at:
Jessica L Robinson
ADC # 256178
Unit Lumley 24-D-164
ASPC Perryville
PO Box 3300
Goodyear, AZ 85395
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"Please don't drink and drive,
it changed my life and
took the life of another."
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Write to Jessica at: Jessica L Robinson
ADC # 256178
Unit Lumley 24-D-164
ASPC Perryville
PO Box 3300
Goodyear, AZ 85395
For Questions, comments or help, email us at:
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Want a Jessica's Operation Orange Bracelet?
Make a donation and we will mail you one! :)
Send your donation to:
Jessica's Operation Orange
PO Box 2103
Higley, AZ 85236
Click here to followJessica on Facebook
The most recent letter ...
Too Beautiful not to share….
I look back to the Monday after the accident, I thought we would never be fine again. Happy to say, and as weird as this may sound, I think we are better than fine. We are better people, a better family and stronger because of this. I still wish that this had not happened, but the aftermath in all reality has been a "beautiful mistake".
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I look back to the Monday after the accident, I thought we would never be fine again. Happy to say, and as weird as this may sound, I think we are better than fine. We are better people, a better family and stronger because of this. I still wish that this had not happened, but the aftermath in all reality has been a "beautiful mistake".
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The most recent update:
It’s time for the May Sunshine Club !
Posted: April 27th 2012 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: April 27th 2012 by Jeanne Robinson
May Sunshine Club time!
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Read the entire news update
Update:
April Sunshine Club!
Posted: March 27th 2012 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: March 27th 2012 by Jeanne Robinson
We are almost to our Sunshine Club one year Anniversary! Thank you for making this project successful! You are all Angels.
Update:
March Sunshine Club!
Posted: February 27th 2012 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: February 27th 2012 by Jeanne Robinson
Time to make some smiles in March, don't forget to send your cards to our Sunshine Club Birthday People!
Update:
February Sunshine Club List :)
Posted: January 17th 2012 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: January 17th 2012 by Jeanne Robinson
February Sunshine Club List - send a card and make someone smile!!!
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January Sunshine Club time!
Posted: December 28th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: December 28th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
January Sunshine Club! Let's make a great start to 2012 for these ladies!
Update:
Not just a simple card, a gesture that meant the WORLD to someone else.
Posted: December 23rd 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: December 23rd 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Most of the cards the Sunshine Club sends have been birthday cards. Recently I learned that the most important cards we've sent were to one special inmate, Cheryl Nelson...thinking of you and get well cards. When Jessica learned Cheryl had terminal cancer, she asked me to put Cheryl’s name on the Sunshine Club list. I asked and the Sunshine Club delivered! We thought this might put a smile on Cheryl's face for a moment, but what I never expected was this...
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Sunshine Club for December !
Posted: November 30th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: November 30th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
It's December birthday time for the Sunshine Club! ~ Happy Holidays and thank you for all of your support for our beautiful men and women in Orange
Letter from Jessica:
A Little Honesty
When I first came to prison 16 months ago, everything was new. Everyday I was encountering new people, policies and adjusting to being an inmate in prison. Now that all the “training” and newness has worn off, I have begun to see the layers of this onion peel away, exposing the ugliness of prison.
Update:
November Sunshine Club list!
Posted: October 20th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: October 20th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Wow it is already November, this is our 6th month of the Sunshine Club! I cannot thank all of you enough for your continued support of these special women in Perryville!
Update:
Sunshine Club Birthdays for October!
Posted: September 22nd 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: September 22nd 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
This is our 5th month of supporting our birthday women in Perryville!!!
Letter from Jessica:
Did you know????
Many of you have written really interesting questions. :) Questions like, do you have a TV? Do the lights get turned out at a certain time of night? What is the food like? Do the male officers do strip searches?
Update:
September Sunshine Club Info!!
Posted: August 26th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Below is the information for the September Birthday Club ladies at Perryville!
Posted: August 26th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Below is the information for the September Birthday Club ladies at Perryville!
Update:
Please Don’t Do It
Posted: August 19th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: August 19th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Over the past 2 weeks I have accompanied a young beautiful bright girl to her court date where she was taken into custody and took a 7 year plea, I met with 2 other women who are mothers, in their 30's who have had DUI's and are facing up to 8 months in prison.
Update:
Sunshine Club Thank you’s!
Posted: August 19th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: August 19th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
I am receiving thank you cards from many of the lucky women who are receiving cards on their birthdays! If you are one of the wonderful participants helping with this project, could you please email me your email address if I do not already have it so I can send you these heartfelt thank you letters and cards.
Letter from Jessica:
A July I will NEVER forget ! Lockdowns and quarantines…
Starting on July 2nd, the hottest day of the year, we were locked down to our cells after the 4:00 pm count. Nobody knew what was going on and the officers wouldn't give us a clue. Finally after hours of being "held hostage" in our roasting cells we received word that there had been and "incident" on one of the neighboring yards.
Letter from Jessica:
I am sorry that I have not been a very good pen pal to some of you!
I am so sorry it has been so long since my last letter! This past month has been very crazy! Between the heat, the lock downs and dodging scabies...yes scabies I have been very busy.
Update:
Our message being heard, AROUND THE WORLD??
Posted: August 04th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: August 04th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Who would have ever imagined that it would turn into this!!? The website that is read around the world, YES around the world. People from 32 different countries have visited the website!
Update:
Going on a trip, going out of town, live out of town, out of the country….then SEND a postcard!
Posted: August 04th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: August 04th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Jessica loves receiving postcards from around the world, it is her way of taking herself around the world...
Update:
August Birthdays for the Perryville Sunshine Club!
Posted: July 24th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: July 24th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
It's Birthday time again!! Get those cards ready!
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A thank you to the Sunshine Club from Ryan at Perryville…
Posted: July 20th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: July 20th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
It truly means alot to me that you thought of me. You are all an inspiration to a woman (me) that comes from a background of poor role models.
Update:
More July Birthday’s for the Perryville Sunshine Club!
Posted: July 17th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: July 17th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Don't forget next weeks Birthdays, and I added one more to the list!!!! :)
Update:
Thank you’s from our Sunshine Club ladies in Perryville…
Posted: July 16th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Thank all of you so much for touching my heart on my birthday. You made me smile from the inside out. God has blessed Operation Orange tremendously to touch many lives & give inspiration and hope...
Posted: July 16th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Thank all of you so much for touching my heart on my birthday. You made me smile from the inside out. God has blessed Operation Orange tremendously to touch many lives & give inspiration and hope...
Update:
Strong Women Blog….
Posted: July 06th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: July 06th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
The link below is to a website called Strong Women Blog. When Jessica first arrived at Perryville she signed up to take a creative writing class.
Update:
Surviving the heat in Perryville!
Posted: July 03rd 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
I just wanted to send a note to let you all know that I am doing okay and surviving the heat wave out here in Perryville. My unit has a swamp cooler which helps, until the humidity rises.
Posted: July 03rd 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
I just wanted to send a note to let you all know that I am doing okay and surviving the heat wave out here in Perryville. My unit has a swamp cooler which helps, until the humidity rises.
Update:
Last minute birthday…..help!!
Posted: July 02nd 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: July 02nd 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Last minute name for the Sunshine Club!!! Please help in sending a birthday card to Nichole....
Letter from Jessica:
The unlucky fly that made me cry.
A few weeks ago while I was at work a fly decided it wanted to hang out with me, it was a bit annoying at first but then I thought, the fly must know I am not going to hurt it and feels a good Aura from me.
Update:
It’s Sunshine Club time again, 3 more birthdays!...
Posted: June 24th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: June 24th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
We have 3 women this week having BIRTHDAYS!! Let's show them some love and make their day a happy one! All it takes is a card, a stamp, and sign your name at the bottom!
Update:
One year finished…Let’s tell her Congratulations….
Posted: June 22nd 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: June 22nd 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Well she did it, one year is over Jessica survived, our family survived and we could not have done it without all of the love and support from YOU are friends and family!!
To "celebrate" her one year mark I am asking everyone to send a card or letter and include pictures! Let's congratulate her.
To "celebrate" her one year mark I am asking everyone to send a card or letter and include pictures! Let's congratulate her.
Update:
Our First Perryville Sunshine Club recipient had a wonderful birthday!!
Posted: June 19th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: June 19th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Kristina had a wonderful birthday! She received 10 birthday cards...
Update:
First Annual Jessica’s Operation Orange Rummage Sale A Big Sucess!
Posted: June 18th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: June 18th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible! Those of you who donated items, help sort the 1000's of books, worked hard in the heat setting up all the sale items and helping with the clean up, THANK YOU!
Letter from Jessica:
Stories coming soon from Jessica - The Fly That Made Me Cry and The Fastest Strip In Prison History!
Jessica is working on a few stories as well as a new weekly update for the website. She tries to write back to those who write her as much as she can but believe it or not, she is super busy.
Update:
Perryville Sunshine Fund, YOU can help make someone smile!
Posted: June 12th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: June 12th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Many of these women day after day, week after week, month after month and for some year after year, come outside to be disappointed yet once again that their name was not called at mail call. Jessica said when they finally do get their name called, some of the women are brought to tears.
After much discussion of what we could do to help, we thought of the Perryville Sunshine Club...
After much discussion of what we could do to help, we thought of the Perryville Sunshine Club...
Update:
Gina’s Team - Getting Inmates Needs Addressed
Posted: June 06th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
GINA’s Team, named for Gina Panetta who died while serving time in an Arizona prison, actively promotes education and self-sufficiency for incarcerated women and men in Arizona and the United States at no cost to the prisons.
Posted: June 06th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
GINA’s Team, named for Gina Panetta who died while serving time in an Arizona prison, actively promotes education and self-sufficiency for incarcerated women and men in Arizona and the United States at no cost to the prisons.
Update:
Please read this amazing book!
Posted: June 01st 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: June 01st 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
If you really want to know what Jessica is experiencing while being incarcerated at the Perryville Women's Prison then please read the book, The Slumber Party From Hell by Sue Ellen Allen.
Letter from Jessica:
This is a story written by a beautiful woman on Jessica’s yard…
Hope's Story...
When I was a little girl living in my second foster home; a couple thousand miles away from my family, I silently made a secret promise to my Cabbage Patch Doll. I promised her that I would someday be the world’s greatest mom. With a heavy heart at eight years old, I told her that when I grew up and had a baby of my own I would make sure that no one would ever hurt her or take her away from me.
When I was a little girl living in my second foster home; a couple thousand miles away from my family, I silently made a secret promise to my Cabbage Patch Doll. I promised her that I would someday be the world’s greatest mom. With a heavy heart at eight years old, I told her that when I grew up and had a baby of my own I would make sure that no one would ever hurt her or take her away from me.
Letter from Jessica:
“Shakes, Strips, and Dog Butt Sniffs”
"Shakes, Strips and Dog Butt Sniffs"
Update:
FINALLY, A FOOD VISIT DAY! :)
Posted: May 25th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: May 25th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
As we stood by the picnic table outside waiting for her to come from her yard, we were overcome with emotion. I knew how much this day, these gifts of love we were bringing meant to Jessica. We did not have Thanksgiving or Christmas together last year, this day; our food visit day was our holiday
Letter from Jessica:
Sister’s reunite after a decade on the Prison Yard
Both AJ and her sister, Sandi, hugged one another while in tears. AJ kissed her sisters cheek at least a dozen times. I watched behind the window in the kitchen with tears of my own...
Update:
Creative Writing Coming Soon
Posted: April 14th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: April 14th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
One of the first things Jessica did when she arrived at Perryville Prison was enroll in a Creative Writing Class. She loved the class, loved to be able to get her feelings down on paper and loved sharing her thoughts and feelings with the other women in the class.
Update:
Operation Orange is having a Rummage Sale!
Posted: April 14th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: April 14th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
All proceeds will go towards purchasing items for the literacy programs for all of the Arizona State Prisons, items needed for inmate/family visitation areas and puzzle books for the inmates that are in the medical units.
Update:
April is alcohol awareness month
Posted: April 04th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: April 04th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Jessica's Operation Orange is asking for each of you to share Jessica's story with a least one person this month.
Letter from Jessica:
An Imates Day at Dental
This is not your typical comfortable cushy dental office waiting room. There is no music playing overhead and no friendly receptionist to greet you.
Update:
Don’t forget to write!
Posted: April 01st 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: April 01st 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Jessica loves to hear her name called at mail call!
Update:
Thank you for your donations!
Posted: April 01st 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: April 01st 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
A great big THANK YOU to everyone that responded to the need for games and cards for the visitation areas!
Update:
Operation Orange is asking for your help.
Posted: March 16th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: March 16th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
The visitation areas at the prison are in desperate need of games, playing cards, coloring books and crayons. The prison does not have a budget for such things and relies solely on donations from the families that are visiting.
Update:
Coming soon, Jessica gets her grilled cleaned!
Posted: March 15th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: March 15th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
The moment Jessica arrived at the prison, she filled out a "kite" form to get her teeth cleaned.
Update:
Operation Orange invited to speak at the Statewide Prison meeting of the Librarians in April!
Posted: March 15th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: March 15th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
The libraries are filling up fast and now some of the donations are going to other prisons in the state of Arizona!
Update:
Jessica is now a Phase II !
Posted: March 01st 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: March 01st 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Phase II means she is now permitted to make 2 phone calls a day, and she will get 3, 4 hour blocks of visitations on the weekends!
Update:
Two Horses
Posted: February 24th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: February 24th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Sometimes we are the blind horse, being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives.
Other times we are the guide horse, helping others to find their way.... to those who have been our "Horse", we thank you.
Letter from Jessica:
A BIG BIRTHDAY THANK YOU!!!!
It is truly humbling to have received cards from so many different people, family and and friends. This birthday I turned 26 and my birthday was more than just turning another year older...
Letter from Jessica:
These are a few of my FAVORITE things…
Jessica's TOP TEN FAVORITES! 
Update:
Don’t forget our “Orange” on Valentine’s Day!
Posted: February 08th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: February 08th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Jessica had an amazing birthday because of all of YOU! Let's not forget her on Valentine's Day! Our goal is 50 Valentine's Cards!!! 
Update:
The Biggest book delivery yet!
Posted: February 07th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: February 07th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
This past Saturday February 12th, Operation Orange delivered to the Perryville prison, it's biggest donation yet!
Update:
A letter from a friend…
Posted: February 04th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: February 04th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Even though I knew who she was, I asked her name and why she was here. We found out that we were both from the town of Gilbert and were around the same age. Later that same day, we had lunch and dinner together. We were pretty much inseparable from that day on.
Update:
A Poem…Mail Call
Posted: February 04th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: February 04th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
This poem puts into words how important mail is to an inmate. Thank you to everyone who writes to Jessica, mail call is her favorite time of day.
Letter from Jessica:
I Don’t Want You To Be Upset
I don't want you to be upset or pretend that I am not in prison. If I have learned anything from this experience it has taught me to face my fears and accept reality. It may seem easier to deal with stressful situations by just pretending they do not exist. We can only pretend for so long though. Our anxieties, fears and stresses are always going to be right where we left them.
Update:
Prison Spades and Battleship
Posted: January 22nd 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: January 22nd 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Another great visit on Saturday! Jessica taught us how to play prison spades. We were very proud that she didn’t really remember exactly how!!! :) That means she is not sitting around playing cards all day, since that is the only card game they usually play on the yard. She said that usually her and her cell mate will play UNO or Battleship! LOL
Update:
Jessica’s Birthday Reminder
Posted: January 19th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: January 19th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
I just wanted to remind everyone that Jessica's birthday is on January 31st! Please send her a card if you can! Her address is listed on the left hand side of the website.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Update:
Green Chile Burrito and Rumikub
Posted: January 09th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: January 09th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
We had a great visit today! The weather was beautiful and Jessica's was in great spirits as usual. The chocolate pie is still the vending machine favorite followed by a close second, the green Chile and cheese burrito! Mom was the Rumikub winner and Aaren and Jeff the sore losers!! Only one bird poop incident, on top of an un-opened candy bar so no harm done!
Update:
The Website Is Now Live!
Posted: January 09th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: January 09th 2011 by Jeanne Robinson
I'm sorry its been awhile since my last update! But good news, the Jessica's Operation Orange website is now live!! :) So, there will be no more email updates. All updates will now be available through the jessicasoperationorange.com website.
Update:
Our First “Orange” Christmas
Posted: December 29th 2010 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: December 29th 2010 by Jeanne Robinson
Our family survived our first "Orange" Christmas and we did it quite well!! Jessica hand made a Christmas tree for us, constructed out of toilet paper and painted orange balls and candy canes, it will be cherished for a lifetime.
Update:
I think the frozen chocolate pie is still Jessica’s favorite!
Posted: December 15th 2010 by Jeanne Robinson
Posted: December 15th 2010 by Jeanne Robinson
Jessica had a couple of friends visit and from what I hear a good time was had by all, especially the birds in the trees above the picnic table they were sitting at.
Update:
There Were Only 2 Bird Poop Incidents
Posted: October 29th 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Posted: October 29th 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Thought I would give everyone a brief Jessica update. Our visit with Jessica last Saturday went really well. Her grandparents, Aunt and several friends were able to visit. I think everyone had a nice visit and was pleasantly surprised at how well she looked and how well she seems to be doing! We had a full 4 hours and I think everyone was exhausted after the visit! It was beautiful outside so we visited outside at a picnic table under a tree the entire time. There were only 2 bird poop incidents so overall not too bad!! :)
Update:
A New CD/FM Radio Player and Cooler
Posted: October 15th 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Posted: October 15th 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
We received a letter from Jessica yesterday. She is still doing well. She and her new cell mate are getting along really well. Jessica says she is very nice, they shares things and she doesn't freak out if there is a speck of dust on the floor like the other "OCD" cell mate did. She now has a cooler, they take turns buying ice everyday so she can have cold juice and water and she purchased a CD player that also has an FM radio, she said she is very excited to have music back in her life! :)
Update:
Approved For Visitation!
Posted: October 13th 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Posted: October 13th 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Sorry it's been awhile since the last update. We were out of town for some much needed R & R. First and foremost, we have FINALLY been approved for visitation and will get to visit Jessica this Saturday from 8:00am to noon! We are very excited. The first visit will be just me and Jeff and then the next weekend the grandparents and Aunt and Uncle, or whomever is available! We cannot wait to give her a hug and to hear and see how she is doing.
Update:
Moving In With Susan
Posted: September 22nd 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Posted: September 22nd 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
We received a post card from Jessica yesterday confirming her move to a more permanent "apt". Permanent in the system means, until they decide to move you again. We knew she had moved as of last Thursday and we were anxiously awaiting word from her to hear what kind of cell mate she ended up with. Well, once again, for now, prayers have been answered.
Letter from Jessica:
Jessica Gets a Job!
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Update:
Finally Able To Shop
Posted: September 11th 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Posted: September 11th 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
We received another letter from Jessica yesterday and she is doing well. She was finally able to "shop" and get real CREST toothpaste, soap, and hair conditioner (she said her hair is very dry due to the water and terrible shampoo) but the conditioner should help. She was excited about finally getting some things of her own.
Update:
Anticipating A Vending Machine Feast
Posted: September 03rd 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Posted: September 03rd 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Got another letter from Jessica yesterday...she is still doing fine. She loves the food, she says it is delicious and even the guards eat it. She has been in cell by herself for the past week and was loving that, receiving lots of mail and cards and she says the guards are very, very, nice. She passed all of her tests with flying colors she aced the math portion so they have asked her to be a math tutor so she was excited about that.
Update:
Taped Together With Masking Tape
Posted: September 02nd 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Posted: September 02nd 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Just a quick update on Jessica. We received a second letter, same type of envelope, taped together with pieces of masking tape. She mentioned that the tape was around her new orange outfit that was in her laundry bag and she saved it to make the envelopes. She said the food was really good! The mashed potatoes were great and they also had vanilla pudding that was yummy. She is sleeping really well too.
Letter from Jessica:
My 8th Grade Test
With each letter, we noticed the envelope being handmade with masking tape, was being held together with less and less masking tape, she was trying to conserve until she was able to buy real envelopes....never the less, the letters were the highlight of our day!
Update:
Still Processing In R&A
Posted: August 27th 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Posted: August 27th 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Just wanted to give you a quick Jessica update. We have not heard from her, although this is what we expected. We knew we may not hear from her for several weeks. She is still in the processing in unit ( R & A ) and cannot make calls until we are all approved and she cannot write until she can buy paper. Money orders have been sent to put money into her account, but even once it is deposited, she cannot shop (so we have been told) for about 2 weeks. So, hopefully once she is out of the processing in unit or (R & A) unit, she can borrow or beg a piece of paper, envelope and stamp to write.
Letter from Jessica:
Day 2 and Orientation
Day 2 already! I had my orientation today. Had breakfast at 6am, biscuit and gravy, and fried potatoes! The biscuit was great! Plus, we get two ice cold cups of juice with every meal. The reason I'm using this plain paper is because they haven't given anyone envelopes yet, so we make due with what we have. We used the tape that was around our jumpsuits in our laundry bag.
Letter from Jessica:
Indian Poker With Peanut M&M’s As Chips
This is the first letter we received from Jessica when she was transferred to the Perryville Womens Correctional Facility (State Prison) This letter was written on a half sheet of white paper and the other half of the paper she used to make and envelope, she used masking tape that she saved from her Orange uniform. The next 4 letters we get are all very similar as they come in a self made envelope with masking tape, and a hand written letter, in pencil on a half sheet of paper. We were so excited to receive these letters and everyone was excited about the updates.
Update:
About To Transfer
Posted: August 24th 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Posted: August 24th 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Just got a call from Jessica, she will be starting her transferr to the new facility tonight. The detention officers usually do not let them know until the last minute, but there is a "nice one" on duty today and she told Jessica that yes, in fact, she was on the list to go tonight. Jessica is grateful for the notice because even in there, friendships have been made that need their goodbyes.
Update:
Sentenced
Posted: August 22nd 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Posted: August 22nd 2010 by Aaren Hofferth
Thank you again to everyone that was at sentencing yesterday, (or flew in just for sentencing (Patti ) :) ,anyone that has visited, mailed postcards or books or accepted phone calls, put money on Jessica's account, wrote a letter on Jessica's behalf, spoke on her behalf, gave her the gift of sight (Cis & Gary) helped with legal fees (you know who you are), or paid a bill for Jessica. And to our legal team that treated us like family and went over and beyond for us. You will NEVER know how much all of this is appreciated. We love you all.