LauraK

He seems to be doing OK, says he's not afraid of going to prison (hmmm)...he told me that they are dropping the "1st degree home invasion" charge and he's supposed to plead to a much lesser charge of larceny in a building. His court appointed attorney says that he will get 18 months to 4 years. The 18 months is a lot less than I thought he would get. He says he wants to look into getting his parole moved to Maryland where his dad lives, I think it's a good idea, staying around this area always seems to get him in deeper. But I do realize that no matter where he is, it's always his decision whether to get high or drunk or not. But I think that his chances for a steady job and such will be better away from Michigan, and his dad "owns" a painting business (so he says lol).
Just an update on our situation...I am feeling better about things, a little easier to sleep now...

~Laura

Spiritual Seeker

Nothing like a good night's sleep. It sounds like you are moving into acceptance of what is. Your son appears to be making the best of his predicament...and learning from it.
Good news all around. No matter his location, how great that you had some time with him.

Ann

Sending big hugs, Laura, take comfort that his HP is with him even in prison.

Mom to mom hugs

cece

i am glad the visit went well and it brought you some peace.
It sounds like he is in acceptance mode which helps us Mom's.
Prayers to you both.
get a good nights sleep!

hope213

hugs & prayers, you will get thru this & your son too, one day at a time.

Chino

Last weekend, when my daughter thought she might be going to jail, she told her dad and I it was no big deal. Later she said she didn't want to go to jail and sounded/looked scared. She went back and forth the entire weekend.

Her dad kept trying to impress upon her that it was a very big deal until I asked him to please stop. He was wearing me out, besides her. I figured out what it was all about... false bravado. She wasn't trying to convince us, she was trying to convince herself.

Prayers for all of you.

ctrom40

More Mom hugs from another mother that has seen both of her 'A' children wearing a "state issued" uniform

((Laura))
Colleen

grateful2b

Yes, my first thought was bravado....big hugs to you Laura, you sound really good considering......

marle

Sending some hugs and prayers for strength for both of you. Hugs, Marle

greeteachday

Glad you feel a little more peaceful and that he is doing the best he can under the circumstances. At least you know he is safe and sheltered. Hugs and prayers

blue pansy

Mom hugs to you, Laura. A good nights sleep is a wonderful thing! Maybe he will learn what he needs to from this experience.