Tale of Two Sisters - A Birthday Request - September 12, 2020

Good afternoon everyone,

I have been wanting to get an update out to all of you for the last couple of weeks. And then I had this great idea! It is an idea based on a friend’s mom receiving more than 100 cards for her 100th birthday.

Lacie's 40th Birthday is on September 15th.

Wouldn't it be amazing if she were to receive 40 Birthday Cards??!!

I am hoping that we can inundate her world with cards! Many of you love to send cards for special occasions! I know that because I have been the recipient of them! Who doesn't love to get a card with a handwritten note? If you are able to drop one in the mail, please do!  She is allowed to receive cards and letters at the Denver Women's Correctional Facility, however, you cannot send her books, journals, or magazines through the mail. Those must be sent directly from a publisher or Amazon. There are some restrictions. If you would like to send more than a card, give me a call and I will help coordinate that for you.

Here is her address:

Lacie Nelson

DWCF

#145499

PO BOX 392005

Denver, CO 80239

Communication with Lacie has been challenged by their mostly constant lockdown status since March. Most days they are only allowed one hour out of their rooms. It all sounds dreadful. When she is allowed to make calls, she is limited on time to get in touch with everyone. Calls are 20 minutes and just as we begin to get into a conversation and update each other, our calls come to an end. I have learned that this is just the way it is. When the 60-second and 30-second warnings are given, I have learned not to panic or rush and we try to get our goodbyes in before being automatically disconnected. It can be frustrating at times.

What is more frustrating is the reality that we will not be able to actually SEE her for her birthday! It is not surprising that in-person visits are not possible right now and like much of our world, we don't know when we will be allowed to see her again. Please keep your prayers lifted up for her.

She sounds well and lets me know that she has been feeling better. She does not have the strength and stamina she is accustomed to and is learning to rest. It is funny how we are going through similar experiences with our health.  One thing I am impressed with is Lacie's constant ability to keep her attitude focused on learning! She recently requested a book on "homonyms" and has continued to work through the spelling books I was able to send her. She has a goal to be a better writer and communicator once she is released. Lacie is inspiring in so many ways!

In the meantime, her attorney continues to work on her case and just yesterday, sent in a new filing on her behalf. It is a waiting game for now. It is a time to pray for favor and for her clemency to be approved and processed. I am confident that there is a way!

Much love and many thanks for sending cards if you are able!

Lacie's big sis',

Stephanie