Charles Egeler Reception Center MI new Mom here

[lisaaaalisa39]

Hello,I am new here,this site seems really good.I have 2 sons in prison in MI one at Jackson Charles Eager Reception and the other at Chippewa facility.I have nobody to talk to about this because my family has been non supportive since they were arrested.I do understand it is very hard for us all when loved ones are in prison.My Son will be sent to another facility very soon,the one at Jacksons charles eager where they do the 30 day intake.Does this Jpay really help get printed letters to them quick? my mail here is slow.I got a letter form my son begging me to write him and set up a phone acct. I am on a very limited income and do not want to spend money on something that wont reach him any quicker than the regular postal mail.I read on here they are locked up 23 hours a day?oh my I need to get him puzzle books there soon.Anyone know the quickest way/site?Thank You so much for any advice.My Son is 19

[vblizzy]

Hi, I'm sorry to here that your Son is in there.. My BF is there also. And to answer your question.. YES, sending email through JPay is definitly worth it. My BF has never waited more than 24 hours to get a letter from me. Most of his letters are given to him, the same day. I think the earlier you write, the better chance they have on getting it that day, if not, he should get it no later than the next day, unless it's a weekend. Yes, puzzle books are good to send too. I sent him 3 regular books, to occupy his time and one big puzzle book with lots of different puzzles in it. I ordered the books through Amazon.. but you can also order through, Wal-Mart, Barnes and Noble and some others. If you do decide to order from Amazon, make sure the supplier who you are ordering the book from is Amazon. If it's from another vendor on that site, the book will get sent back. As far as setting up a phone account for him.. he should have been giving a phone list to fill out when he first got there.. he could add any numbers he want to that list, then he's assigned a pin number, which usually takes 2 to 3 weeks before his pin is set up and ready to use. During that time, he won't be able to call you, not even collect.. he's gotta have a pin number to use the phone. He can ask to be put on a list to use the phone on the inside too. He doesn't need his pin activated for that. My BF did that, but was unable to call anyone when his name came up, because everyone out here either have blocks on their phone or has a cell phone. If you send money to him now, he can add some of that to his phone card, once his pin is set up. Yes, they are locked up 23 hours a day there and only get 1 hour out for yard, and when yard time comes up, everyone runs to the phones.. to call home.. So, getting to a phone could be a challange.. I do suggest buying stamps through JPay and writing him as much as possible, until he gets his books/puzzles from you. This will help him with his time because it's very boring in there for them with nothing to do all day..

[lisaaaalisa39]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the information you gave me.Positive thoughts ,Sherry

[lisaaaalisa39]

How would I join your social group?thanks