Grace Alice first brings the children to visit me on a Tuesday. I don’t think I have ever been more excited about anything in my entire life. She tells me that her husband has hired an attorney to get me out of here. My hearing is one week from today. Everyone expects my release. The hearing is said to be nothing more than a formality, but even so, I’m scared to get my hopes up. My previous order for release was denied. I start to fear the worst, but Alice keeps telling me to stay positive, that there was no explanation as to why my release was denied. I try to remain optimistic, but it is hard. Without Elizabeth, everything has lost its color. I"m already packed with my belongings in a small bag, waiting for someone to give the word. At some point, I’m leaving this place behind, and t

