john44

I'm calm and accepting about it. I'm ready to accept whatever God has planned for me and grateful that I can do this sober.

Please say a prayer for me. I'll post an update when I'm able.

Thanks everyone for the support and caring.

John

Fandy

I know you will be glad to get this over with and move on john
ttyl

mecanix

Hey John ,

Good luck with it , stay strong in sobriety . Once we make amends we can move on in freedom .

Hope to hear from you soon , M

instant

Hope it works out for you and you can move on

BruceJ

Prayers your way John. Hope all goes well.

RevivingOphelia

Thoughts for the best today, John.

DayTrader

Looks like I'm too late to catch ya before you go John.

You brought back a RUSH of familiar feelings. I sure remember feeling similarly - freaked out on one hand but resigned to just take what I had coming and move forward on the other.

In a lot of ways, it could have been worse. In others, it was way worse than I suspected. One big saving grace was the knowledge that I didn't have to go through it alone.......AND......that many MANY ppl I'd met in AA had gone through the same stuff I was facing, made it through, and seemed a whole heck of a lot better.

And on the bright side, if you do this sobriety-deal right, you'll never have to go though all this crap again.

CarolD

Prayers for your peace going out John ...

Elisabeth888

Good luck! I know I was relieved and ready to get restitution going.

ph3314

I hope things go well for you today John, or at least as well as can be expected. I just went to court for my 2nd DUI July 30th. I know the feelings of anxiety you can get before. I went in knowing that I was willing and able to accept whatever was thrown my way. I was also sober since the DUI and able to go in there knowing that I was making changes in my life to do everything I can to be sure to not put myself back in that place. Knowing that helped a lot, I could tell myself, just get through this, do what you have to do and move on. If I had not gone to AA and found this site, I would have been a big pile of nerves walking in there.

Anyway, you are doing the right thing and regardless of what is going on in court right now, life will get better for you. My thoughts are prayers are with you.

john44

It really couldn't have gone any better. I'm sure the judge could tell I was serious about sobriety and scrupulously honest. He was compassionate and encouraging.

Thank you all for the words of suuport. Each one was deeply appreciated.

The natural high I'm feeling now is way better than any chemical buzz!

TorontoGuy28

Glad to hear it went well for you John !

FredG

Onwards and Upwards, John

ph3314

I was like that for days after my court date. So glad it went well for you also. My immediate reaction when I walked out of the courtroom was to break down almost sobbing. more to relief that it was over to anything else I think. People around me could just see how happy I was though.

Since that day it was like one good thing after another. As much as I was doing very well even before court, I still believe it was a barrier to me really moving. I hope you can get the same sense of relief and continued improvement.

Justfor1

I'm glad it worked out. I now before I had court I always made sure that I had a good meal in case I was going to jail that day.

ph3314

haha. I could not even think about eating but that is a good way to look at it. :rotfxko

I even went into Subway and bought a sandwich just for the purpose of using their bathroom to change into my suit. I knew I wasn't going to eat it and it would sit in my car and be no good after court. In hindsight, I probably could have bought a bag of chips or a cookie, anything a bit cheaper than wasting a sandwich. I guess I was subconsciously thinking/hoping if I ordered a sandwich exactly the way I wanted it, that I might be able to eat it.

BruceJ

Glad things worked out John.

Have a great day.

2granddaughters

Did you get down on your knees and give thanks ?? ......

Bob R

Swash10

I was in court on Monday and also had a very positive result, the judge was compassionate and must have seen the remorse and regret that I have for my actions. I too was completely honest about my actions and made it clear that I would never be repeating them. I never want to find myself in that position ever again.

The night of the incident completely changed the way I think and it gave me the shock that I desperately needed to get my life in order.

I'm glad it all went well for you. All the best.

bryangt

Glad for you John, I have been there before and the anxiety leading up to the court date is tough. Be GRATEFUL and move forward on the road to righteousness!