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GwenMarie30 06-07-2007 07:43 AM

Its Over Tomarrow
 
Tomarrow is the day. I have court for my probation revocation hearing and will have 2 felony charges of driving while revoked. I have tried not to agonize over this day tomarrow. I have kept myself busy from the time I get up until I fall into bed. I havent been around here for the last couple weeks because I wanted to take a break and spend as much time with my kids and Paul as possible. And has it been so very busy! In the last two weeks Ive had to go to a family reunion, a wedding, 7 softball games, take my son to the Emergency Room twice for falling of the trampoline and then he pulled a welding cart in the garage over on him. He's ok. Just alot of bumps and bruises. I have also spent almost everyday in the pool with my girls and teaching my son who is 2yo to swim. I got a really nice tan going for me now!


I dont know what will happen tomarrow. My lawyer says it looks like I will be doing some time in prison. Im looking at 4months to a year and a half. If I dont show up here for awhile, that is what has happened. I will try to have someone post for me if that should happen. I pray this will not be the case. I have prayed on this everyday.


I wanted to come here today to say goodbye now in case I have to go to jail tomarrow. I will continue to keep each and everyone of you in my prayers and thoughts while I am gone. When I come out, I will be back.

If you can say a prayer for me for tomarrow, I would appreciate it so much.

kj0975 06-07-2007 07:51 AM

I will be keeping u and your family in my thoughts. I hope it all turns out ok I cant imagine what your feeling today and its gotta be hard. Hopefully to court will look at it a different way and might let u off on some of the charges. Please have someone up date us if the worst happens. I will be hoping that I hear from u though.

parentrecovers 06-07-2007 07:51 AM

oh gwen, my heart goes out to you. extra prayers and hugs. k

Elana 06-07-2007 07:51 AM

Prayers going out.

Lobo 06-07-2007 07:54 AM

Gwen, Prayers going out your way. I hope the outcome will be a good one. I'm hoping after tomorrow we will see you back on here. Stay strong, I am pulling for you.

I am hugging you really tight right now, be brave..................Lo

best 06-07-2007 07:55 AM

Gwen

Prayers on the way.

My first thoughts as I read that... Does your lawyer know and understand how proactive you are towrds working recovery? I would think that sharing such with the judge may gain you some mercy.

Astro 06-07-2007 07:59 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Gwen.

Noah812 06-07-2007 07:59 AM

Gwen,

Prayers here too. I hope that things work out and you do not have to go to prison for any length of time. You have come a long way and maybe the judge will see that too. See ya soon.

MsPINKAcres 06-07-2007 08:01 AM

((Gwen))

No matter what happens tomorrow, please know that you are loved & we will be waiting for you to come back - whether it's tomorrow or months from now.

((hugs))

Peace,
Rita

finallyout 06-07-2007 08:03 AM

gwen sending my prayers too. i really hope that all works out for you and your family.

cali 06-07-2007 08:07 AM

((((((((((Gwen)))))))))))
Rely on your Higher Power---always!!
*positive thoughts* are so absolutely key for me.
I know it may seem hard, even impossible to think "positively" right now---
but I tell you that surrounding yourself consciously with positive thoughts, as automatically as we take breaths of the air we breathe becomes habit,
and very quickly so!

Practice, "I am safe and I am SO loved--no matter what happens---today or any other day"
"this is my beautiful gift---for me today, this is my piece of mind".
~I am praying for you-we are all praying for you-
You can and will do this!!!

CatsPajamas 06-07-2007 08:20 AM

Hugs, prayers, love all being sent your way

Cats

hope213 06-07-2007 08:22 AM

oh, gwen, i wish you a very postive outcome in court.i hope you are here posting everything is wonderful. you have my prayers & support as always.please whatever happens know that you have us waiting & just take care of yourself.more prayers for you & your family.hugs, hope

greeteachday 06-07-2007 08:33 AM

((((((Gwen))))))
My prayers and positive thoughts are with you....Cali said it well, try to surround yourself with positive images of a very positive result and remember in your heart how far you have come. If you do have to serve some time, your HP has a reason...keep your heart and soul open to that thought, regardless of the outcome.

You are a wonderful person and mom and all will work out for you...One day at a time you will get through this. We are here, no matter the outcome, we are always praying and supporting you. Hugs and prayers.

Cupicake 06-07-2007 08:44 AM

Gwen....
Prayers to you and your family.
Thinking of you and hoping for the best.

Jewelz 06-07-2007 08:51 AM

Gwen, my heart also goes to you and your family. I will be praying for you tonight and hoping the postive happens tomorrow. I hope someone would be able to come online to let us know how your court date works out.

You will be on my mind.

Hugs,
Jewel

Live 06-07-2007 09:09 AM

What time today?

GwenMarie30 06-07-2007 09:14 AM

I hope someone would be able to come online to let us know how your court date works out.

Jewel


I have been talking to Laurie 6781 alot. If I should go to jail tomarrow, I will give her a call before I go and she will post what happens.

I also wanted to add here that my probation officer said he will come to my hearing tomarrow and tell the judge that it is his hope that I continue in my probation. I have been told that the judge tends to sway toward what the probation officer has to say. I made friends with him from the start as that is my nature. It wasnt to get brownie points. It was to just simply to let him know how I really am and who I am. I made a friend in him and I think it did do me a lot of good. What I may be doing jail time for is the driving while revoked charges. It doesnt matter why I was driving to the courts (I drove to go get my kids from school). I am hoping for probation onthose charges or at the very least an ankle braclete that monitors me at home. It binds me to the home only to be able to leave for a few hours a week or to work. But at least I would be home with my kids and Paul. I dont know what really may happen. I will keep Laurie posted on the outcome.

liesagain 06-07-2007 09:15 AM

you will be in my thoughts.............

GwenMarie30 06-07-2007 09:16 AM


Originally Posted by liveweyerd (Post 1361979)
What time today?


Its tomarrow at 9am.

liesagain 06-07-2007 09:17 AM

and Gwen I also wanted to say that you give me hope and that I am proud of how you handle all of these issues from your past................you made mistakes but you seem to face them and get thru them and stay focused on the life your trying to rebuild................BE proud of yourself and all you have achieved!!!

caileesnana 06-07-2007 09:45 AM

You are in my prayers. I'll be looking for your post tomorrow around noon!
susan

cmc 06-07-2007 09:50 AM

****{Gwen}}}
Hugs, love and prayers for leniency.

GwenMarie30 06-07-2007 09:58 AM

I just talked to my lawyer. She said that it looks good if my probation officer shows up tomarrow as well as Paul, my mom and anyone else who can vouch for me that I dont drive anymore. The judge will tend to lean towards what the Probation Officer says. She also said that the prosecuting attorney is recommending that I do 4 years for the driving felonies. She said she will try to continue that case until we can fight it more or talk to the prosecutor into maybe some kind of probation. My lawyer said that she cant be there tomarrow but she is sending her dad who is retired now but practiced law for 42 years. Is this a good thing? I dont know. My lawyer said she cant be there because she has a conflict, another trial in another county.

cali 06-07-2007 10:04 AM

Continued prayers and positive thoughts your way-keep posting-
~keep your mind on good things :)

parentrecovers 06-07-2007 10:18 AM

yes, take lots of support with you if you can..blessings, k

ncdeac 06-07-2007 10:22 AM

I would think if your attorney on record is unable to represent you due to other court commitments that that would automatically qualify for some sort of continuance. I have been so proud of your actions in the past months and if I could come and testify on your behalf to help at all I would be there in a minute. I will be praying for you that you get the break you deserve.

GwenMarie30 06-07-2007 10:25 AM

So its not going to be over tomarrow. My lawyers dad is showing up for the probation revocation hearing to settle that matter but is going to ask for a continuation on the driving felonies. The prosecutor wants 4 years because in Missouri a DUI is the worst driving offense you can commit and a driving while revoked is the 2nd worse offense you can commit. They are prosecuting me to the fullest extent they can. They dont care that I have kids. They have seen them in court with me. They wont be there tomarrow. So if I do get to continue in probation I am still gonna have o return for the driving felonies, so thats more agony for another day.

kj0975 06-07-2007 11:04 AM

Gwen I dont know if this will make u feel better or not but my sister had 4 dwi's got her 4th while drivign on a revoked license and also several counts of violation of probations. They were pushing her to go upstate prison for 2.5-4yrs. The judge sentenced her to 6mos in county jail. I hope u wont have to do any time but the judge might be a little compasionate and with your probation officer there to testify on your behalf things just might work out for u. I hope they do.

cali 06-07-2007 11:18 AM

Gwen-I am sorry that this will not be over for you tomorrow.
We cannot see the reasons behind certain situations. "More will be revealed" though at some point. Perhaps look at this as additional time for spiritual preparedness. I have heard several women share in my meeting of their "spiritual sponsors". I don't have one myself however if there is such a thing maybe one may guide you now.
Continued prayers for you :)


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