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marklg 
finally got a letter last night. I was nervous as I opened it; but as I read it; my son sounded so positive and happy.. He said everything is good, he is o.k.; terribly sorry about all the pain and suffering; but feels it is all for the best. His case will be reviewed in about 7 months, after being at the re-hab facility. (sorry, don't know what else to call it...) It is a minimal security place and he will take classes on parenting and anger managment.
But we still have not heard from his wife. I'm sure she is stressed, now being a single mum with 2 little kids, going to school, and working. At least her mum is there to help, but would be nice if she would just send a short note saying everything is o.k.
But the main focus is on our son and making sure things go well for him, and that he can get his life back together and become a productive person again.
This site is awesome. so many people out here many with worse problems than I have. but hugs and prayers make things bearable.
time to go look for a good paying job.
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I am glad you heard from you son, Mark....A letter from my son, Eddie, always makes me smile...I know it lifted your spirits.....Your family is in my prayers......Sincerely, Barbara
flmombs
ARGH.... when it rains it pours. the wife's van caught on fire, and they say it will be over $4000 to repair parts of it, and then more to find outwhat caused it. it's only 5 years old, of course the warranty just expired 10,000 miles ago. no phone call from my son. wonder if he got the phone cards? but then again, he is like me and it is easier to write than to call when one is depressed. Finally heard from my son's wife. of course not good news, she is thinking about filling for divorce. 2 job rejection letters in the mail on Saturday; no jobs posted on the boards, that I can qualify for. yeah. just not a good weekend. o' and my other son's girlfriend well,,, that's another story in itself. But,,,, I've got to hope that things are about to change, and this will be a better week. Said a LONG PRAYER last night, and again this morning. Got to keep the faith that things are about to change for the better.
marklg
Sometimes a long prayer is all that stands between me and insanity. Faith and hope and trusting in God are my partners in this terrible journey...I will keep you in my prayers...
slc123
another week has passed. and no phone call from my son. We did call the prison and ask to have a message given to him to call and was told that they are not a messenger service. We wonder if he was given the phone cards we sent or if they were confisicated. so tough not speaking with him. I can only imagine how depressed he is and of course as a parent we worry more than is necessary most of the time, but that is our job. can't get my other 2 sons to write their brother for nothing. wish they would just send him a note, heck I've even offered the stamp and envelope. I know there are people on this site that are facing bigger challenges than I and reading their posts keeps me motivated to keep trying. sometimes life just don't seem fair, but we must go forward each day and think positive. we all have a choice when we wake up; will it be a good day or a bad day, it all depends on how we let others affect us. sent my granddaughter her birthday present. I know they are moving but don't have the new address, so I'm hoping that they put in a forwarding address. Not sure if the daughter in law wants us to be in contact much or not, but I worry about those kids, especially now with their dad in jail and a single mum going to school; working, and trying to maintain a home. it has been soooo hot here. a week with temps in he 100s. I really hate it when its that hot, cant' work in the wood shop cause it is to hot to focus, and working with sharp blades and not being focused is dangerous. cant' convince the wife to move some equipment into the house so I can work with the AC but... she says sawdust in the carpet is a no-no. well, must get ready for church. hugs to my friends here and thanks for listening to my ramblings.
marklg