Rod called me on December 25th, and I asked him if Santa came? He said “yes”, and asked to speak with Maya. I thought he didn’t hear me, so I asked again. He again asked to talk to Maya. After she spoke to him for a few seconds, she screamed to me: “Daddy is getting out! Santa let daddy get out!”
We both started crying, it seems so surreal and I didn’t want to believe in anything until I actually knew he was well out of the walls of El Reno FCI.
And now he is, he is coming home to us, and we are thrilled! Our deepest thanks and love to all who have been with us through this difficult time. It is close to our turn to give back. We intend to do so for all those who need us.
We continue to send our love and prayers to those still imprisoned unjustly. We hold onto the hope that not long from now those kept from their families and communities will be returned, and until then, we won’t forget them.
I can’t believe it! Still…… there are not words to say what is in my heart; for my family, for those who cannot feel this joy for theirs are still locked away, and for those who hope and work for a better way with each step. Thank you, and we love you.
Chrysta
*This is just a little footnote: When I went to sleep on the 24th, Christmas Eve, I asked Santa for my husband back…. just in case he could deliver! HA!