<p>You, your son, and the rest of your family are in my thoughts today, fauxmaven.</p>
<p>This is worse than leaving for college, because I can’t talk to him as often ! I was calm, with continuous tears but we got about 30 minutes of hugs before he was led away. His stuff is neatly packed in new Rubbermaid containers, and all that’s left are the dust bunnies under the bed.</p>
<p>Oh, fauxmaven, hugs and blessings to you and your son. I am sure your caring support is much appreciated by your son. Every day forward is a day closer to his release. Please keep us updated.</p>
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<p>That’s a wonderful thought to hold in your mind and heart. </p>
<p>fauxmaven, big hugs.</p>
<p>Wow, how final. My thoughts are with you and your son. Hopefully the time will fly until he is released and you can put this behind you and your son can rebuild his life.</p>
<p>My thoughts are with you. I know this is a very difficult time for you and your family.</p>
<p>How long is his sentence? How often will you be able to visit him?</p>
<p>About 2 years or so, depending on whether the Parole Board thinks he has reformed enough.</p>
<p>Hugs and prayers, and take extra good care of yourself so you can be there as his support through the ordeal and for many, many years after he gets out.</p>
<p>We’re all rooting for you and your S. Yikes, 2 years is a long time. Hopefully it will be much less than that.</p>
<p>Stay strong and BUSY. Stay positive and know that this too shall pass. It’s a small blip in your lives and hopefully the time will go by quickly.</p>
<p>Just know that the cc community is hugging you and hoping for the best possible outcome.</p>
<p>Let’s just say that 2 years is a miracle! It could have been much more. Don’t ask for details, as I feel its not appropriate to discuss. Thank you all for your support. Please don’t stop the posting!</p>
<p>It will go quickly for you. For him, maybe not so much. Hopefully he will keep himself as busy as possible.</p>
<p>I bet those hugs meant the world to him. And you.</p>
<p>Yes, stay busy, keep contact any way they allow with him, keep yourself positive and hopefully he will do the same.</p>
<p>You are a strong woman - you will do this.</p>
<p>Sending positive thoughts your way.</p>
<p>Stay busy, keep in touch with him as much as possible, look for support wherever you can. You don’t need me to tell you to do those things, but know that we’re thinking of you.</p>
<p>fauxmaven, I’ve been following your journey too and wanted to post and tell you that you are amazingly strong and you have a lot of cyber-friends who are thinking of you and sending blessings your way. Two years is not nearly as long as I was worried about from reading your other posts; I hope this time flies by as quickly as those first 18 years they are in our homes! {{hugs}}</p>
<p>Ditto what Mannix said…you are such a strong person, fauxmaven!</p>
<p>There is a line from one of the songs in Evita, where Eva Duarte goes into Peron’s place and kicks out the girl who proceded her in Peron’s affections. I always have it running through my mind after I’ve faced situations that I’ve dreaded:</p>
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<p>Missypie-a great line! What bothers me a lot is that my son going in is sorry he GOT CAUGHT not sorry he broke the law! Perhaps he will have time in prison to ponder his deeds. He needs to have new goals and a desire to “perform a positive role in society” according to the judge. His attorney told him today he needs to " build a Prison Resume" by participating in many offerings and showing a desire to change.</p>
<p>Big hugs to you fauxmaven. You have survived the hardest moment. May each passing day bring you closer to a new beginning.</p>
<p>faux…
Food for thought: since you say it could have been much longer than 2 years, that means someone (a judge, I presume) felt there was reason to make it less. That kind of thinking could continue, and he could be released in less than 2 years…</p>
<p>PS I can’t understand your anguish – since I’m not in your shoes – but I do believe in the adage that a parent is only as happy as their saddest child. So - virtual hugs. Hard time. With emphasis on TIME: it passes. This will too.</p>