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Title: Son is out of jail on probation Post by: FaithHopeLove on August 28, 2019, 09:28:41 AM I got to hear my son's voice on the phone today without going through the correctional system. He sounds so good. He is out on probation for one year after which he will be sentenced. His sentence will depend on how well he complies with the terms of his probation that include successful completion of a drug program with urine testing etc. I hope this will be a new beginning. For those just joining us, my 25 year old BPD son was arrested for drug trafficking a month ago. I can't see him in person right now because I am working in West Africa until November. It has been a really heartwrenching time but they don't call me Faith for nothing. God will turn this around somehow. He may not have the life I would have chosen for him but I truly believe he will have a life worth living. I pray for that for all our children.
Title: Re: Son is out of jail on probation Post by: Kwamina on August 28, 2019, 12:15:36 PM Hi FaithHopeLove :hi:
Thanks for this update, have been thinking about you and your son. I hope this will be a new beginning. … He may not have the life I would have chosen for him but I truly believe he will have a life worth living. Sometimes things don't go the way we had planned or wanted, but indeed through faith, hope and love new beginnings are still possible :hug: The Board Parrot Title: Re: Son is out of jail on probation Post by: Harri on August 28, 2019, 12:24:46 PM Hi Faith and thanks for sharing the news. It is great that he will be sentenced *after* his year of probation. It sounds like it gives him incentive and a fighting chance. :hug:
Title: Re: Son is out of jail on probation Post by: GaGrl on August 28, 2019, 12:57:30 PM This is good and hopeful news.
Was this a specific Drug Court? Georgia has been having excellent results with Drug Courts. Title: Re: Son is out of jail on probation Post by: livednlearned on August 28, 2019, 02:13:17 PM What a moment to embrace :hug:
Wonderful to hear an update from you during your travels to Africa, Faith. He is talking to you and the courts are being reasonable, a gesture I imagine you and your son are so grateful for. Title: Re: Son is out of jail on probation Post by: FaithHopeLove on August 28, 2019, 02:47:32 PM Excerpt Was this a specific Drug Court? Georgia has been having excellent results with Drug Courts. It may have been. Title: Re: Son is out of jail on probation Post by: twocrazycats on August 28, 2019, 10:40:31 PM What a wonderful update! I will pray that this will indeed be a new beginning for your son.
Title: Re: Son is out of jail on probation Post by: Lollypop on August 29, 2019, 12:53:42 AM Faith
I wish you a happy and peaceful time in Africa. Your son will find his own way - we say the term “progress isn’t linear” and it’s so true. I’ve also read here on the forum that many do not start to emotionally mature until their mid-20s. You know my son is 28 and having problems but taking a longer view he’s come so far since he was 24. I hope your son manages to turn things around for himself soon. Faith. Hugs LP Title: Re: Son is out of jail on probation Post by: Swimmy55 on August 29, 2019, 11:30:22 AM Very encouraging news, Faith! Thanks for sharing this...
Title: Re: Son is out of jail on probation Post by: Normlee on August 29, 2019, 08:41:42 PM Faith, I'm so glad to hear this news. What a relief for your Momma's heart. I am so happy to hear that there is hope for his outcome. That he can affect his future for the good by his choices. And that he will receive support for the drug dependency.
I hope you can have a little more peace while you're away. Hugs, Normlee |