Arrival by Dave E.
On March 1st, I was released from Soledad State Prison and was placed on a bus to Los Angeles, after 37 years of incarceration. I was picked up by a guy named Chris from Francisco Home. I was greeted with a warm smile from a man I did not know and taken to get a warm cup of coffee and sightseeing. The next morning he took me for the opportunity to dive into a wondrous swimming pool.
My arrival at Francisco Home was an awesome and welcoming experience for me. I was greeted by many others who had already walked this path and knew of my overwhelming experience and emotions.
One of the most memorable parts of my experience was the opportunity to speak with Sister Teresa on a phone. I had heard so much about her and Francisco Home but it was a reality at the point I was able to speak with her and the things she said alleviated much of the anxiety of such a huge change in my life.
The experience of freedom cannot be described in words and the transition is so much easier with the environment of Francisco Home.
On March 1st, I was released from Soledad State Prison and was placed on a bus to Los Angeles, after 37 years of incarceration. I was picked up by a guy named Chris from Francisco Home. I was greeted with a warm smile from a man I did not know and taken to get a warm cup of coffee and sightseeing. The next morning he took me for the opportunity to dive into a wondrous swimming pool.
My arrival at Francisco Home was an awesome and welcoming experience for me. I was greeted by many others who had already walked this path and knew of my overwhelming experience and emotions.
One of the most memorable parts of my experience was the opportunity to speak with Sister Teresa on a phone. I had heard so much about her and Francisco Home but it was a reality at the point I was able to speak with her and the things she said alleviated much of the anxiety of such a huge change in my life.
The experience of freedom cannot be described in words and the transition is so much easier with the environment of Francisco Home.