Keeping busy really helps. Writing has helped alot as well. I have also been painting & drawing. Very helpful. I am still sad. And it's been rough. The people on this site have been super helpful and very supportive. I am very thankfull for them and this site. I pray everynight that my Shawn is ok. We still only have letter privledges. I am still waiting on phone and visitation approvale. I called the prison and they said they started my back ground check process on June 16th and that it would still be another 30-40 days before it is approved or denied. I pray that it is approved! I haven't seen or heard him in many many months now. I can't wait to hear his voice say my name! I still cry everyday. I know in my heart & head that this seperation will only make us stronger. I just worry about his health & saftey while he is there. I am watching our son grow up while he has yet to meet him...I feel kind of guilty...I feel sad for our son who doesn't even know his father's face. Our son is five months old now. God I miss him!