Hello my name is Genny Valles and I am from Fort Worth, Texas. I am a 36 year old, single mother of 2, and am currently serving a 10 year sentence at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for “manufacturing and delivery.” Afterwards, I will continue my sentence with the Federal Bureau of Prisons for […]
Prison Tales
July 23, 2017 I was talking to a friend yesterday about how I’ve lost my words. It’s so hard for me to sit down and write a blog, or write a new song. Honestly, I haven’t tried to write a new song since my prison days. But I would think writing a blog would be […]
Stay
This week I received a beautiful note from a friend. An apology of sorts that really touched my heart and got me to thinking. I would like to share it with you. — “I failed my friend. Although I’d love to tell you how I stuck by her as an encouraging presence and practical helper […]
All dressed up!
Every since my arrival at Carswell Federal Prison the Lord has held my attention on the Full Armor of God. Eph 6:10-20. I have spent hours upon hours in the Word learning as much as I can about getting dressed up!!! Every time I turn to that passage I get something new out of it. […]
oh, the fighting!
When 2 of my 3 children were pretty small. We were riding in the car the two of them in the back seat. I’m not real sure what happened between the two of them, but Jess ended up getting angry at her brother (imagine that) and a scuffle broke out. Afterward I heard her turn […]
My Babies!
Psalm 31:7 I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul. As I was sitting down today to write my kid’s letters I was thinking about how many times I have tried to convince my kids to learn from my mistakes (just like […]
unanswered prayer
Last night while laying awake at 3:00 am (they are rarely quiet when they come in to count and they shine flash lights in your eyes). I was talking to my best friend, let me repharse that I was complaining to my best friend about why He hadn’t answered a prayer that I have been […]
Shakedown
Hey you guys it’s been a little while since I’ve written you, but I haven’t been feeling well. But, I’m all better now!!! Something interesting happened tonight that got me to thinking. Scary huh? Me thinking!!! My room got shook down tonight. Prison term I know but it is exactly what it sounds like. An […]