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First, I would like to thank those of you who are praying for my son. His court case has to be rescheduled yet AGAIN. The doctor that was to testify on my son's behalf had to have surgery and will not be able to testify on the scheduled date. This is the never ending court case, it seems. But, once again, I am confident that HP (whom I call God) is in control. There is a reason for this, of that I am sure. But, the human part of me does get frustrated by the delays. I just so want this to be over.
Also, son lost his teaching job that he loved, this week. He had been teaching summer school and they offered him more classes for this Fall. But, then decided, that because he is on probation that they would fill his classes with their full time professors, because it wouldn't "fair well" for the school to have a teacher there on probation. Who knows what this is about, since when they hired him, he was required to tell them that he was on probation, so they were aware of that. He was teaching nursing students at a community college. When on probation, one must work and yet this happens because of being on probation. Just another one of the hard knocks and consequences of this disease, I guess. So, now he is job hunting and I'm asking you to pray about that........please. Again, I know that things will work out for the best as he is working hard at his recovery.
I am doing well, too, thanks to so many of you. I was feeling like I was slipping a bit, but was kept in check by dear friends and their many caring and encouraging words here. Thank you so much!!
I will keep you informed as to when the next court date will be. Again.......thank you so very much for always being here and loving me just the way I am.
Isn't it amazing when we can look at life events and see them for what they are... just things that happen. I had really forgotten how to do this before getting into the program.
Of course you are in our prayers that his HP will do his thing in your Son's court appearance when that comes about. It is a stressful time, but also one of those things you can't effect. I am glad you are able to put it into perspective. Sounds like you are doing great.
As far as the job search, that is never fun but he may see the cause and effect of his actions in this. Could be a blessing.
Take care of you and know you are in my thoughts.
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"Good judgement comes from experience... experience comes from bad judgement" - unknown
This would drive me crazy! How you are keeping your sanity is beyond me. You must have huge amounts of patience. I'm sorry your son lost his job. Seems to me like the university was looking for a way to save money, as tenured professors are on salary. I wish him luck in his job search. I will keep your family as always in my prayers.
Love and blessings to you and your family.
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
I had an experience with our court system when I filed charges against my husband in 2004. Crazy, crazy system, I must say. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. I don't have a lot of faith in our legal system anymore. No wonder people on the witness stands have a hard time getting their stories straight after so much time has elapsed.
Am so sorry about your son's job. Try to remember "when God closes a door, He opens a window." We cannot see the big picture. Perhaps better things are to come for you and your son.
Keep on doing what you are doing. Your son is lucky to have a Mom like you!
I really feel for you with all the postponements. Mind you, those accumulating prayers must be gathering some tremendous power. I will continue sending prayers for you both and hope when his case finally gets heard it goes well for him as mine did. In the end I totally accepted ''what will be, will be'' and HP blessed me and in so doing restored some faith in the justice system. I had become extremely cynical and I had to work so much program around it but I also learnt a great deal from it. Keep trying to look for the positives. Maybe your son will find a new job that's even better for him. Stay strong.
