Don’t Let It Go To Waste

Shopping is like a scavenger hunt these days! I cannot believe the bare shelves I find in every store I have been to in the past couple of weeks. The Coronavirus has ignited a stunning surge of shopping and hoarding. I often find myself standing and gaping at the empty shelves as I try to process…

March 27, 20200Comments

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Prison

Prison Relationships

It’s no secret that relationships can be difficult to maintain. Extra factors like distance, long hours on the job, busy schedules and many others can throw a big obstacle in the way of a relationship. Now, imagine maintaining a healthy relationship while a loved one is in prison. A relationship with someone in prison…

October 11, 20190Comments

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Family

Writing Your Family’s Legacy

If you do not have a plan, you are wasting your time doing things that are completely useless in getting you what you want. You are wasting precious time. If you want something different then you must do something different.

January 7, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Facing Stereotypes

We all have our own opinions about... almost everything. Sometimes, our opinions are based upon our own experiences; more often than not, our opinions are formed from stereotypes. We live in a world where gossip spreads faster than melted butter. If someone has a bad experience somewhere, we see it all over social media. As…

August 22, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Prison Visiting Rules

Prison visiting rules Visiting someone in prison can be super stressful if you are not prepared, but it can be a good time to connect and grow together if you ARE prepared. So, let’s make sure you are prepared to get through the gates and into your husband’s arms! First, what you wear matters. It matters…

December 3, 20170Comments

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Family

Tips For Single Moms

I was so shocked that I had become a single mom! It wasn’t supposed to be this way; I was not supposed to be left alone to raise my boys as a single parent. This left me bewildered, scared, and overwhelmed. Not to mention completely unprepared for this job. I adored my sons and wanted…

November 3, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Books For Prisoners

Books for prisoners Books are so important to someone in prison. Whether reading was part of their routine or not, once someone goes to prison they often begin to read, I mean read a lot! So, what are they reading and how do they get books? Well, the prison library and chapel offer a variety of…

October 23, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Gift Ideas for Inmates

One of the simplest ways to let someone know you care about them is to get them a gift. Gifts are wonderful for holidays, birthdays, special occasions, or just to lift someone’s spirits during a difficult time. When someone is in prison, sending a gift becomes complicated and confusing. People often ask questions like, “What…

October 16, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

No More Goodbyes

When Daddy goes to prison, everything changes And nothing will ever be the same again. This is especially true for children who lived with their father before prison. Suddenly, every encounter they have with Daddy (prison visits, phone calls, or letters) includes an emotional goodbye. Goodbyes are hard. They remind us we are parting, each…

October 10, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Writing to Someone in Prison

It is so amazing to me how much people take talking for granted. How much I used to take it for granted. I love to talk. I talk to people, with people, at people, and I have even been known to talk to myself. It never occurred to me that there would come a day…

September 29, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com