Well, it's finally happened. After so many opportunities by God's grace to avoid a prison cell, my son relapsed during a year long program and was kicked out and now is facing his first stint in prison. 120 days for drug offenders. His attorney told me that if they had gone to trial, he could have had the charges dropped because the evidence was so weak, but my son told him he was guilty during both arrests of using meth and just wanted to take responsibility for his behavior and to take whatever came. Again, God was gracious and he only got 120 days, but prison is prison and he's scared and we don't know what to expect.
I joined this site some time ago because my heart went out to any mom who has a son or daughter going through this stuff and now it's my turn. I would appreciate anyone who is Missouri to contact me and give me some idea how it all works. He will be transferred to Fulton this week and from there, I don't know. My son's name is Oren. Please pray for him as he walks down this difficult path of his journey. There is no doubt that the Lord has a plan for him and this is the place he is going to have to walk until he figures it out. Please pray for our family as well as we walk right along with him through this. I still pray for the 15 men that I sent Christmas cards to - prayer can change anything. Thank you in advance.
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Thank you everyone for your words of support and for your prayers. Mary, I am still praying for you and your son as well. Love all of you!
This is our first time too, 5-7 years for us. It is hard but you will get through. Glad you are here, stay strong