Well…
by adustyframe ~ May 6th, 2008Lee’s parole officer came to see him today.
It was not pretty. She dumped everything on him that we hoped wouldn’t happen.
I can’t explain it all here and you won’t understand even if I did so I’m just going to say, this is going to be very difficult.
I’d prefer the “hollywood” happily ever after prison release, but that is not going to happen in our case.
We will probably have to involve our attorney. We are also going to file an appeal with her supervisor.
I talked with our Pastor today. He said that he cannot understand what is going on and what they are basing their decisions on. He used to be a parole officer in another state. He said that this system is very different from the one he worked in.
We came to the conclusion that God knows and God has a plan.
Lee said he bit his tongue the whole time. She was waiting for him to explode and he did not. (I’m proud of him!)
He said, “Please come see me today.” So I am dropping my plans and going out to the prison.
Please just pray for God’s peace. For wisdom. For grace for all of us to handle this.
If you want to throw in a prayer for some miraculous intervention, I’d be on board with that too.
May 6th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Lizzie,
I am so sorry to hear this. I am praying for you and your husband!
Love,
Rebekah
Rebekah, Thank you for praying.
May 6th, 2008 at 11:39 am
We will pray on. I don’t understand much about the justice system- especially not in the States. Most princesses kiss a ton of frogs and battle wicked step mothers before they get their happily ever after right? And they don’t have an almighty God on their side
Lol about the kissing frogs;) I guess we’re battling the stepmom right now;) Thank you for praying.
May 6th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Is there anything we can do? My husband is a federal prosecutor (I wrote you before asking what advice you’d have for guys like him), and I was telling him about Lee getting out and the whole process, and he was expressing surprise at the whole thing. If you want to write me personally about it, my email address is ellenwit at hotmail dot com. I’m so sorry. This seems strange to me that the parole officer wouldn’t be kinder. I don’t know if there’s anything I could do, but my husband might have some advice.
Ellen, so much of this seems so strange. I emailed you:)
May 6th, 2008 at 11:57 am
prayers are being sent right now.I am so proud of Lee(for you).It sounds like you and he will be fine,it will be rough,but you have the Lord on your side:)
Thank you, Tonya.
May 6th, 2008 at 11:59 am
I will be praying hard for both of you for peace and patience and the parole officer that God would soften her heart.
May 6th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Hey, it’s been awhile since I’ve commented, but I’ve been reading right along. Praying much for you today.
Thank you, Jodi, for taking time to leave a comment. I appreciate your prayers.
May 6th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Praying Lizzie….
Thank you, Robin.
May 6th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
You hang in there, honey. Just this morning I was telling my 8 year old about having “the Patience of Job.” It sounds like Lee certainly exercised the patience of Job, and that is exactly what he needed to do. Remember God is faithful and always sees the big picture. We don’t have to manage the crisis (because HE does), but we must bear through it. Praying for you all!!
Thank you, Gina. I really appreciate your last bit of wisdom. I don’t need to manage this. (Although I seriously WANT to!)
May 6th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Praying, praying, praying! The prison system just doesn’t seem fair or consistent! I feel your hurt deep in my heart.
May 6th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
I will be praying for you and your family as well. Our God is steadfast and faithful and won’t let you down.
Melanie
Thank you, Melanie. You are right, he will not let us down.
May 6th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
You can both do “this”…you have come soooo far…..you can do “all” things thru Christ who has given you strength so far….I am praying for you-Lee and the Parole officer.
Thank you, Pam. You’re right. We can do this. (The question is do we want to!? lol but we don’t have a choice.)
Thank you for your prayers.
May 6th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
I’m rather late in the day reading this, Lizzie, but I wanted you to know that you and Lee are in my thoughts and prayers. ((((Hugs))))
Thank you, Patricia. Don’t worry about being late in the day;) I know you’re busy.
May 6th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Praying!
Thank you!
May 6th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
praying.
Thank you.
May 6th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
I am glad that he did not give her the reaction she expected. I will pray for all of you!
Thank you for praying.
May 7th, 2008 at 5:55 am
Huge victory that he could keep silent. I am praying.
Yes it is. Thank you for praying.
May 8th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Lizzie, I’m sorry for the disappointing news. It seems as if God is leading you all through every possible situation … so you will be prepared to ably minister to others who will be walking this path after you. You will have the Lord’s heart toward them.
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4
… I also like the KJV of v. 4: “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”
The journey through the wilderness requires testing, trusting, perserverance, preparation. The Promised Land is coming, very soon, and you will be filled with utter joy and worship at God’s perfect plan and goodness for you and His plan to use you.
We are praying, praying for your family. Be strong and of good courage. God is with you. “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9 (Joshua 1 is a wonderfully encouraging chapter!)
Sending love and warm hugs your way this morning and often throughout the day.
Thank you for your prayers and encouragement. Thank you also for the Scripture. It means so much to me that we have people praying.
May 10th, 2008 at 2:56 am
I just saw this. Praying for you and Lee!