Greetings!
I was ushered to a seat in the cafeteria. My visits before to a prison were similar to this arrangement, so I was comfortable waiting in this 'look alike' visiting room.
What would she look like? Would my "idea" of her in my imagination be the same as the Judy I was about to meet?
A congenial lady, who graciously was saying hello to those she passed as she entered the room, was introduced to me by means of the guard pointing his finger in my direction so that Judy would know who her visitor was.
As I quickly got up and moved toward her, I smiled broadly and said, "Hi Judy! My name is Sharon Morris, the mother of Father Jonathan Morris who interviewed you for the book he is writing on gratitude." Yes, she remembered him. Her manner was welcoming to this complete stranger, unexpected, new to the eye. A warm smile quickly
appeared on her face and put me at ease. I went on to explain that Fr. Jonathan was unable to come. He had sent me for some information he needed. He also thought that I would really like meeting her! My talking was very rapid, being a bit nervous...but at least all of the words came out and our introductions were made!
Here she is thirty years ago! A young cold heart...accused and unremorseful...
Judy Allice Clark
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