Last week my close friend and cellmate, Alan, found out he had made parole. Hallelujah! I know he is anxious to get home to his family, especially his kids. He genuinely wants a righteous life for himself and to be good example for his kids. He's been nervous all week, but he is excited and ready to get out of here.
Almost from day one when I moved into the cell we hit it off. We formed a friendship based on Christ, often praying for each others' hardships. It has been nice to be able to have a cellmate with whom I confide in and talk about all kinds of issues - mundane or complex. I don't know how much of an encouragement I've been to him, but Alan is often able, on those few down days, to lift me up in a short time.
There are not many people here that I just click with, but Alan has been one of those people.
He left this morning to be released later this week from Huntsville, down near Houston. I don't know who will replace him in my cell, but I pray it will be someone I can share life with in a similar way. I wish Alan the fortitude to say "yes" to the things he needs to be involved in and "no" to those he must avoid. I hope to never be his cellmate again, no matter how great it is to have him around.
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