My sister-in-law, Cairo and I drove early morning on Saturday to the detention center where Jose is currently being housed. We were supposed to be there by 8am and arrived about a half hour early. We were informed that it would be a while since the Judge had to look at 19 cases before we would be up in front of him. I asked 3 different officers if they would let Cairo in with me, I was denied 3 times. To there credit they seemed really sorry for denying the request, I understand rules are rules and they have to follow orders.
It was finally our turn, an officer came and got us. Cairo and my sister-in-law would be allowed to watch the ceremony from another room through a window. I walked in and saw my Gordo in his orange jump suit. The first thing I asked was if I could hug him and I just grabbed him before they could even respond 'Yes'. Tears just came flowing and all I could do was pray that moment would last forever. The Judge told us to hold hands and the ceremony began. For some reason the words coming from the Judge had much more meaning and I hung on every word as we squeezed each others hand. Finally he told Jose to kiss the bride. He asked us to come forward to sign our names. We hugged good-bye and that was that.
My sister-in-law said all the officers in the room with us were smiling ear to ear, there were at least 4 standing behind us. I think there so many because Jose was not handcuffed. I suppose we will be the talk of the town for a bit, I can't imagine they have prison weddings very often. We couldn't stay for visitations, they were not going to be for another 2-3 hours and my sister-in-law had to go back home. That day my co-worker stopped by with a carrot cake :D She was so sweet, she said "I didn't know what was appropriate, so I got you cake!". That night Cairo and went to visit a couple friends of mine. One made me a congrats card and the other made me a mini wedding cake! They are so funny. Plus she brought a bottle of wine to toast. Another friend sent a gift card. I swear this time around we got more cake, gifts and congratulations then the first time!! I am very lucky to have friends like these. I really wish Jose was there with us to share the cakes and wine.
The next morning Cairo and I drove out to the prison again to see Jose. We got there about 30 minutes early, some time after noon they called his name and we both jumped up. We were sent to a room full of monitors and video cameras. The visitation is via video....considering you are not allowed anything into the visitation room, no jackets, phones, keys...etc..God forbid we try to sneak something through the glass most prisons have. Any way, we sat and within moments Jose was on the screen, it was great to see him again. There was a phone to talk through, Cairo was really excited to see his dad and Jose was really happy to see us. It was a 30 minute visit and since there are a max of 2 people who can visit him for 30 minutes a week (total, not each), we can not go back until next Sunday and they are sticklers on this rule. I'm just glad I can see my Gordo every week until this is all over.
His next court date is Monday the 21st. We have not heard from anyone about the old case. I can only pray that this gets resolved soon so Jose can finally come home.
It was finally our turn, an officer came and got us. Cairo and my sister-in-law would be allowed to watch the ceremony from another room through a window. I walked in and saw my Gordo in his orange jump suit. The first thing I asked was if I could hug him and I just grabbed him before they could even respond 'Yes'. Tears just came flowing and all I could do was pray that moment would last forever. The Judge told us to hold hands and the ceremony began. For some reason the words coming from the Judge had much more meaning and I hung on every word as we squeezed each others hand. Finally he told Jose to kiss the bride. He asked us to come forward to sign our names. We hugged good-bye and that was that.
My sister-in-law said all the officers in the room with us were smiling ear to ear, there were at least 4 standing behind us. I think there so many because Jose was not handcuffed. I suppose we will be the talk of the town for a bit, I can't imagine they have prison weddings very often. We couldn't stay for visitations, they were not going to be for another 2-3 hours and my sister-in-law had to go back home. That day my co-worker stopped by with a carrot cake :D She was so sweet, she said "I didn't know what was appropriate, so I got you cake!". That night Cairo and went to visit a couple friends of mine. One made me a congrats card and the other made me a mini wedding cake! They are so funny. Plus she brought a bottle of wine to toast. Another friend sent a gift card. I swear this time around we got more cake, gifts and congratulations then the first time!! I am very lucky to have friends like these. I really wish Jose was there with us to share the cakes and wine.
The next morning Cairo and I drove out to the prison again to see Jose. We got there about 30 minutes early, some time after noon they called his name and we both jumped up. We were sent to a room full of monitors and video cameras. The visitation is via video....considering you are not allowed anything into the visitation room, no jackets, phones, keys...etc..God forbid we try to sneak something through the glass most prisons have. Any way, we sat and within moments Jose was on the screen, it was great to see him again. There was a phone to talk through, Cairo was really excited to see his dad and Jose was really happy to see us. It was a 30 minute visit and since there are a max of 2 people who can visit him for 30 minutes a week (total, not each), we can not go back until next Sunday and they are sticklers on this rule. I'm just glad I can see my Gordo every week until this is all over.
His next court date is Monday the 21st. We have not heard from anyone about the old case. I can only pray that this gets resolved soon so Jose can finally come home.
Aww I am so glad everything went pretty smooth for you guys and Congrats. That really sucks that you only have one day a week to visit but hey in this situation that one day is everything. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I whole heartily wait for Sunday to come as soon as humanly possible. I really can't wait to see him again :)
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