Mrs.McNear51
Member
Hi guys-
Life is so busy here. I do check in daily and pray for you all, always have, always will. You have been my family for so long, I do wish you well!
The last I posted, SB had been beaten by her ex boyfriend. Broken jaw that required surgery. Let's just say that you always roll the dice with MD's, and she didn't roll 7's. I'll keep it short, but what started out as an outpatient surgery, entailed a 4 day ICU stay, with 2 very close brushes with death. The experience changed us all, but it dramatically changed SB. From I don't care if I die, to mommy, I don't want to die, please don't let me die. By the grace of God, she didn't.
Since then, she is a new person. No more booze, no more pills, no more hanging with the druggies and crazies. She has worked with detectives to prosecute the monster who beat her and his bench trial is scheduled for April 19. We will both be there. He has several other felony drug charges pending in another county and the prosecutor assures us he will see at least 2 yrs. I'm hoping for 5.
Betsy had started seeing a very nice guy a year ago. They worked together. He was beside her the entire time she was in the hospital and they have been living together for a few months. He has a 6 yr old daughter who lost her mother 3 yrs. ago, that SB takes care of full time. She is responsible in her role as her caretaker, homemaker, and significant other. She is handling the responsibility amazingly.
She has mended the relationships she had lost, with grace and gratitude. She took accountability for the chaos she had created and put on all of us. She is closer with my dear Carley, than she has been in years. They see each other daily and love each other dearly.
We now have family time again. The three of us saw "The Vow" yesterday, shared popcorn and cried the way we always have at the movies. It was the most wonderful feeling. You could see a soft SB, one that is grateful for all she has.
Time will tell, but I see a new girl. Not the SB as a child, or the teenager and young adult who was so lost. I see a beautiful 23 yr old woman, who has been the world in front of her. A new SB.
I must end by saying that my belief is that every prayer sent up, was answered. In His time, in His way and I will be forever grateful.
Love and Blessings to you all.
Julie
Life is so busy here. I do check in daily and pray for you all, always have, always will. You have been my family for so long, I do wish you well!
The last I posted, SB had been beaten by her ex boyfriend. Broken jaw that required surgery. Let's just say that you always roll the dice with MD's, and she didn't roll 7's. I'll keep it short, but what started out as an outpatient surgery, entailed a 4 day ICU stay, with 2 very close brushes with death. The experience changed us all, but it dramatically changed SB. From I don't care if I die, to mommy, I don't want to die, please don't let me die. By the grace of God, she didn't.
Since then, she is a new person. No more booze, no more pills, no more hanging with the druggies and crazies. She has worked with detectives to prosecute the monster who beat her and his bench trial is scheduled for April 19. We will both be there. He has several other felony drug charges pending in another county and the prosecutor assures us he will see at least 2 yrs. I'm hoping for 5.
Betsy had started seeing a very nice guy a year ago. They worked together. He was beside her the entire time she was in the hospital and they have been living together for a few months. He has a 6 yr old daughter who lost her mother 3 yrs. ago, that SB takes care of full time. She is responsible in her role as her caretaker, homemaker, and significant other. She is handling the responsibility amazingly.
She has mended the relationships she had lost, with grace and gratitude. She took accountability for the chaos she had created and put on all of us. She is closer with my dear Carley, than she has been in years. They see each other daily and love each other dearly.
We now have family time again. The three of us saw "The Vow" yesterday, shared popcorn and cried the way we always have at the movies. It was the most wonderful feeling. You could see a soft SB, one that is grateful for all she has.
Time will tell, but I see a new girl. Not the SB as a child, or the teenager and young adult who was so lost. I see a beautiful 23 yr old woman, who has been the world in front of her. A new SB.
I must end by saying that my belief is that every prayer sent up, was answered. In His time, in His way and I will be forever grateful.
Love and Blessings to you all.
Julie