I wrote about him extensively in my journal entries for July 1st…
Today, as I was going along with a crowd of men who were on our way to the chapel for this morning's service, I heard another prisoner singing a gospel song out loud. I looked around and saw it was JayBee. I waited for him until he caught up to me, and then we walked the corridor together. JayBee seemed so happy and content. I was pleased to see him probably doing better now than at any other time in his life.
He had been so alone for so long. Before coming to prison, he wandered the streets, having to fend for himself. He had to deal with his mental illness and his illiteracy. Now that he's back in prison and among a family of Christian men who truly love him, JayBee has begun to develop into a mature man. He even had on clean clothing; his whiskers were neat and trimmed. Thus, it was such a blessing for me to see him like this. In spite of all the hardships that are in prison, and all the despair, for a man like JayBee, he has been brought to an oasis of healing and hope.
In this facility, at least, he has found acceptance among the Christian community. The men are always trying to encourage him. Some of the guys even take turns praying for him. JayBee has found a place of refuge. Best of all, now he has the greatest of friends, Jesus Christ. For the Lord will never leave or forsake JayBee. And while I do not like to see men confined, in his case this may be the best option. The “streets” of New York City are too cold and cruel for such a tender and diminutive soul.
D.B.
He had been so alone for so long. Before coming to prison, he wandered the streets, having to fend for himself. He had to deal with his mental illness and his illiteracy. Now that he's back in prison and among a family of Christian men who truly love him, JayBee has begun to develop into a mature man. He even had on clean clothing; his whiskers were neat and trimmed. Thus, it was such a blessing for me to see him like this. In spite of all the hardships that are in prison, and all the despair, for a man like JayBee, he has been brought to an oasis of healing and hope.
In this facility, at least, he has found acceptance among the Christian community. The men are always trying to encourage him. Some of the guys even take turns praying for him. JayBee has found a place of refuge. Best of all, now he has the greatest of friends, Jesus Christ. For the Lord will never leave or forsake JayBee. And while I do not like to see men confined, in his case this may be the best option. The “streets” of New York City are too cold and cruel for such a tender and diminutive soul.
D.B.