My name is John and I’m currently incarcerated at Macon State prison in Georgia. Although I’m serving prison time, I’ve consistently tried to improve my life in many ways: through educational experiences, various programs, and moral recognition classes for character building.

The reason I’m writing is to encourage whoever may read this, to improve, or ‘raise the bar,’ in their lives. Although you may think that there is no need for change in your life, there’s always room for improvement.

Even though I’ve been incarcerated for the past eight years, I’ve managed to achieve goals I thought impossible for me; especially considering the pessimism of the environment I’m in.

I’ve been bombarded with devastating trial after trial with my family but still don’t seek sympathy for myself. My only wish is that people who read this would use their readily available resources to improve their own lives. Simply put, improving your life improves life for everyone around you.

By faith, and the love of God, I’ve been fortunate enough to repair my life, especially with the help and support of a surrogate family, when my immediate family was unavailable and unable to do so.

Please continue on in faith and improve constantly. So as you think, you are. Allow the voice of optimism to drive you with courage.

If you would like to correspond with John, you may write him at the following address:

John Creamer—GDC 1045702
Macon SP:F2
P.O. Box 426
Oglethorpe, GA 31068

We are thankful to report how well Jonathan Miller has adapted to his circumstances. He has not become embittered but instead has found new depths from which to draw on to maintain his spirits.