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Brig visits

My first brig experience was interesting. I got to the administration building and there was no visible receptionist. Just ppl behind mirrored glass. They called out to me and then set me up with a visitation room. They brought the person I went to see and we were able to visit. It is just like the movies minus the phone. This just had a two way speaker panel in the glass separating us. As we talked he mentioned that they normally do visits in the brig's mess hall but because of covid are having some social distancing.
Something to think about for future visits to the brig is to make sure you have a couple of verses ready to speak into the person's life.
Some other things to think through are things to take and leave for the person. Books, papers or journals are all good ideas to help focus the mind and turn the boredom of waiting into a productive time.
Some other things I think I learned from the experience is to try and leave the person in good spirits. Luckily for me he seemed to be in both good health and spirits. I think also reminding the person that this season of waiting and confinement are temporary. Work on moving the mind and heart to hope for the future.

 
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