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<blockquote data-quote="PatriotsGirl" data-source="post: 643160" data-attributes="member: 15796"><p>husband and I had to follow our hearts this Christmas. We received a letter that she wrote from jail after she knew she was going to rehab but before she actually left. It was open and honest and you could read her excitement that she was getting help and going to get her life on track. It got to husband's heart and since it has already been two months since she saw him, we both agreed that I should bring Connor to see her for Christmas. Rehab let her call on Christmas morning and she was having a hard time as I can imagine. So I told her it was a good thing that Connor and I were coming to see her that afternoon. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> She was so elated and crying that she couldn't talk which actually made husband tear up. </p><p> </p><p>The visit actually went really well. He was looking at her strangely at first but then he warmed up and they played, cuddled, kissed and hugged. He stroked her har. It was really nice to see. We got to visit for two hours in the cafeteria. And when it came time to leave, Connor just waved bye bye and blew her kisses. She kept it together until we left and then she turned away to lose it so Connor wouldn't see her.</p><p> </p><p>This place is SOOO amazing. VERY strict, but like one night they took them on a field trip to this town called Helen where they walked around. And then on Christmas eve, they gave them Christmas money and took them Christmas shopping! She was able to get Connor a stuffed Minion toy and a blanket. Christmas eve night she spent the night on the couch at Granny's. Now Granny is the woman who started the ministry. It all started by Granny taking in this woman and letting her stay on her couch after getting out of jail and has grown into this rehab commune. difficult child says miracles are being done there every day and there are talks of opening another dorm. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> So husband wonders if it is part of the tradition that the new women stay the night on Granny's couch? Not sure, not questioning it. She has really taken to Granny - difficult child loves being around older people.</p><p> </p><p>So things are good. difficult child is very happy there, which helps and will help her stay and work the program. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> After three more weeks, we will have visitation every other Saturday followed by family counseling. After 6 family counseling sessions, she will get a 7 hour pass to be with us. And husband and I have agreed that we will support her while she is in there doing the next right thing...</p><p> </p><p>Happy holidays everyone!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PatriotsGirl, post: 643160, member: 15796"] husband and I had to follow our hearts this Christmas. We received a letter that she wrote from jail after she knew she was going to rehab but before she actually left. It was open and honest and you could read her excitement that she was getting help and going to get her life on track. It got to husband's heart and since it has already been two months since she saw him, we both agreed that I should bring Connor to see her for Christmas. Rehab let her call on Christmas morning and she was having a hard time as I can imagine. So I told her it was a good thing that Connor and I were coming to see her that afternoon. :) She was so elated and crying that she couldn't talk which actually made husband tear up. The visit actually went really well. He was looking at her strangely at first but then he warmed up and they played, cuddled, kissed and hugged. He stroked her har. It was really nice to see. We got to visit for two hours in the cafeteria. And when it came time to leave, Connor just waved bye bye and blew her kisses. She kept it together until we left and then she turned away to lose it so Connor wouldn't see her. This place is SOOO amazing. VERY strict, but like one night they took them on a field trip to this town called Helen where they walked around. And then on Christmas eve, they gave them Christmas money and took them Christmas shopping! She was able to get Connor a stuffed Minion toy and a blanket. Christmas eve night she spent the night on the couch at Granny's. Now Granny is the woman who started the ministry. It all started by Granny taking in this woman and letting her stay on her couch after getting out of jail and has grown into this rehab commune. difficult child says miracles are being done there every day and there are talks of opening another dorm. :) So husband wonders if it is part of the tradition that the new women stay the night on Granny's couch? Not sure, not questioning it. She has really taken to Granny - difficult child loves being around older people. So things are good. difficult child is very happy there, which helps and will help her stay and work the program. :) After three more weeks, we will have visitation every other Saturday followed by family counseling. After 6 family counseling sessions, she will get a 7 hour pass to be with us. And husband and I have agreed that we will support her while she is in there doing the next right thing... Happy holidays everyone!! [/QUOTE]
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