Dear Editor,
 
When we think about this place, we think about people strapped down and patients who would possibly do many terrible things to you.  But as a frequent visitor, my experience was a lot more pleasant and inspiring.  This is my account of the venture.
I had a love one there.  So I went to the center quite often.  At the gate there was a light-skinned lady - one of the security officers.  We call her the Angel.  Her welcome and the welcome of the other securities was always warm, but her welcome stood out.  She was more than a person; she was a parent.  She was more than a parent; she was a mother.  She felt the pain that we were going through whenever we visited.
To the staff of renovated Eloise Penn, and to the staff of the maximum unit, words cannot express the gratitude and the humility I feel towards you.  First of all, you are all underpaid.  To nurse Rolle, nurse Chancy, sister Kayla, Mr. Higgs, Dr. Theophilus, Dr. Comby, Mr. Williams, Dino Clarke, Mr. Clarke, well done.  Dr. Dillard, we want to say a special thank you to you.
Your days are not always filled with flowers, nor is everyday filled with thorns, but keep up the good work.  Your service will always be needed in this stressful life.  You could not have done this job if there was no passion in you.  You could not have done this job if there was no love.
The only sad feeling I'm left with is looking in the visitors book and only seeing my name written so many times, much more than any visitors.
We as a people, as a nation, cannot put our families up there and not visit them.  The first step to wellness is having the support from families.  The people at the center will do their jobs, but they really need the love and support from the families of the patients.  Fewer people would walk the streets if family would care more, thus causing them to make a meaningful contribution to life.
Once again, I am wising you all well.  To the staff of the hospital and the patients, I know God will continue to keep you and bless you, and make your face shine on this earth even brightly and I pray that you all will continue to prosper and nothing would be too hard for you to attain in this life, and may all your endeavours come true.
 
- Your Frequent Visitor
 

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