While at work today I noticed I had a missed call from Chap. Sumerall at the prison. When I called him back, we had a great discussion about ministry and the status of our visitation forms which still have not been approved. He suggested I call Asst. Warden Kennedy and discuss this with her. I called her and shared with her the story and she said she would check on it, which we had heard before from numerous people at the prison. Chap. said that Tanya would be in his office this afternoon and that he would let her call.
Sure enough, a couple of hours later she called again. She seemed really anxious and nervous. She stated that she had lost alot of weight which was concerning those close to her there. It was good to hear that she has made a good friend in Chap. Sumerall.
The Chaplain got back on the phone and told me that Asst. Warden Kennedy had already been into his office today and that things were going to start moving along now, he realizes how important it is for Tanya's well being that we be allowed to visit.
Please continue to pray that the doors will open for our visitation and that God will continue to nurture this friendship with Chaplain Sumerall. Pray that God will remove her anxiety about going to worship there at the chapel at the prison.
Thanks again for your support and continued prayers.