Paris Hilton continues to garner support with her decision today to not appeal the judge’s decision to send her back to jail.  She also is showing a lot of maturity just a day after leaving the L.A. courtroom in hysterics.  She had some very encouraging things to say today in a statement she released.

“Being in jail is by far the hardest thing I have ever done,” she said. “During the past several days, I have had a lot of time to think and I believe that I am learning and growing from this experience.”

She said she has spent time reading her fan mail and that “I very much appreciate all of their good wishes and hope they will keep their letters coming.”

“Thank you as well to my family who has always stood by me,” she continued. “I love you and miss you so much!”

Hilton concluded by saying she was “shocked” at the attention her case has received by the media and public officials.

“I would hope going forward that the public and the media will focus on more important things like the men and women serving our country in Iraq and other places around the world,” she said.

I believe Paris will be released before Independence Day.