May 14,2012

Dear Nelly,
                  Believe it or not,sometimes a lot does go on in here that takes away from other things.I was happy to receive your letter and I will begin working on answering it later in the week after I pick up stamps in commissary.
                   There is so much in your letter I do want to answer,but I wanted you to know that I haven't stopped writing.I lost HOPE for a bit ,but I believe I am back and I'll explain it all in my next letter.
                    Could you please call Mr.Thieben(631-***-06**)and let him know I am fine and will write as soon as I get to commissary.
                     Thank you and I will write later in the week.
                                                                        James