Teresa Giudice last words before she entered federal prison to serve her 15-month sentence were solid and yet could make anyone wonder how she upholds her courage.
Her attorney, James J. Leonard Jr. accompanied the RHONJ star to the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, at 3 a.m. Monday. Teresa Giudice last words were "I'll be fine" and "Tell Joe and the girls I'm good."
Earlier in October 2014, Teresa Giudice and her husband Joe Giudice pleaded guilty for multiple mail and bank fraud, wire fraud, and bankruptcy fraud charges Food World News reported. Upon learning their conviction, Teresa Giudice expressed that it was the 'greatest fear of her life.'
Teresa Giudice last words were far from what she was heard saying three months back when she appeared in Andy Cohen's "Watch What Happens Live." At one point she was sleepless and feels like her nerves were pulling thinking while thinking about her upcoming 15-month prison term.
On Monday, her attorney revealed that she was a picture of a very, very strong woman. Teresa Giudice was in good spirits. Teresa Giudice last words, "I know I am going to get through this. Hey. Let's go. Let's get this done!"
The hardest part for the 42-year-old Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice was during the last time she said goodbye to her husband, Joe and to her four daughters, Gia, 13, Gabriela, 10, Milania, 8, and Audriana, 5.
Although Teresa Giudice last words was masked by her bravery, probably the scene leaving her family behind as she entered her attorney's black SUV was the scariest. Leonard kept his conversation with Giudice light and funny as they drive towards minimum security prison for women, PEOPLE reported.
Staying away with her four daughters for a period of 15 months was the thing that could melt Giudice heart. But before her Jan. 5 sentence turnover, she made compilation of their photos, letters and videos together. Teresa Giudice also celebrated her daughter Gia's 14th birthday earlier, according to Hollywood Life.
Aside from Teresa Giudice last words to her attorney, the RHONJ star requested that she turnover herself earlier at 3 a.m. to avoid media coverage that is expected to crowd if she go by her schedule at 10 a.m. She also requested an alternative route.
Prior to Teresa Giudice turnover, she and her attorney had spare time to eat breakfast at Elmer's Diner in Danbury at about 2 a.m. where she had egg sandwich and coffee.
When they arrived at the minimum security prison for women, there was 10 to 15 minutes processing before she entered the area. Teresa Giudice was assured that she could make her first phone call with her family within 24 hours and then she could meet also meet her family on weekends.
As Teresa Giudice last words of goodbye to her lawyer, Leonard gave her a set of rosary beads and a necklace with medals of St. Christopher and St. Teresa.