Lee’s Call
by adustyframe ~ June 30th, 2010Lee and his parole officer set up a call for 2 pm. James and I once again, hurried home so we’d be here when the phone rang.
We sat around. I began to feel sick. James said he hoped Dad didn’t call so he could hear me get mad at someone on the phone. He said that after I tried to lighten the mood by saying, “If he doesn’t call today, I’m going to holler at someone.” James thought that was funny.
At 2:30 the phone rang and I handed it to the boy. I sat near him and listened.
James told Dad all about the fun thing we did last weekend. They talked about his softball tournament. He played a piece on the piano for Dad. He laughed with Dad when Dad said, “Mom taught you how to play that? Well, I taught her everything she knows about the piano.”
They talked for quite a bit longer this time and I heard Lee say, “I love you very very much.”
I smiled. What a joy to finally hear Lee express those words to his son.
After they hung up, James went into the kitchen to get some fruit. I heard him humming and singing. His little heart was so happy.
Thank you, Lord!
June 30th, 2010 at 7:55 am
What a wonderful blessing!
June 30th, 2010 at 8:37 am
so good!! I’m so happy for Lee and James! and of course u!
June 30th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
We do all make mistakes…but this was a little boys
Heart…..you handled it. Beautifully ….
June 30th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
How old was James when it all started? I know I’ve been reading here a while! I am so happy for them. I’ve really been praying–seeing how blessed we are with my son’s PO I could imagine how awful it could be. Glad they get to at least have this form of contact.
June 30th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
This was so exciting to hear about. You have done a beautiful job in keeping James in love with his Dad. How wonderful they are allowed to talk. We continue to pray for you all.
June 30th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
the power of a dad’s love
July 1st, 2010 at 5:53 am
What a wonderful blessing!
July 2nd, 2010 at 11:53 am
What a wonderful blessing! Praising the Lord with you.
July 6th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
His heart was happy….that made my heart happy. Blessings to you!
July 14th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
Wow, Wow, WOW!!!! Such a blessing to hear about this