I Did Not Feel Like An Inmate

By God’s grace, True Freedom sponsored the first ever “Yard Day” event at Grafton Correctional Institution. We performed an open-air service right in the middle of the prison compound, brought in four outside softball teams (two comprised completely of Amish men) to play in a softball tournament against two prison teams, and conducted a cookout for the entire population of 1400 prisoners. It was an amazing day! The diversity of backgrounds represented at this event made it an especially rich experience. One of the Amish teams won the tournament!

The men at Grafton were touched and thankful. One gentlemen said to Mike Swiger, as he was leaving, “Thanks for letting me go home for four hours.”

Below are some emails received by Warden Foley:

“I just wanted to say thank you for the event yesterday. After all we went through this past year, it was a relief from the madness. On a personal note, I went through a lot with my daughter getting sick and the changes I have had to endure. The service by Mike Swiger brought me a little peace and enlightenment. Thank you.”

“Just wanted to take the time to write you a thank you for the outstanding job you and your staff did yesterday. It was the first time in a long time I did not feel like an inmate. I NEVER had the respect for a warden like I do for you. The way you talk to us and interact with us is truly amazing. Mike Swiger is my mentor and friend. I would love to follow in his footsteps someday. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart! God bless!!” 

“Thanks again for bringing a little normal back to GCI with the softball games and hotdogs. I really enjoyed watching the Amish play. Wow, were they ever good! Looking forward to the next time.”

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