Well guy's I picked Jimmy up today at 8:00 A.M. , When I saw him come out that door I was in such shock I wanted to cry, but I could'nt. I wanted to get in that car as fast as I could before they changed there mind. He was in a state of shock also.When we were driving down the road he said it felt like I was going 100 miles per hour.We both smiled from ear to ear , all we could say to each other is I can't believe this is happening.

He ask me to get him some Krispy Kream doughnut's the night before and some milk to drink because it was so early in the morning when he got out. I want you to know he did not eat 1 of them he was so nervous, and he kept apologizing for not being able to eat. I told him I understand it was no big deal . But they were to him and I respect that.

When we got to the halfway house they ask for us to unpack his thing's. The lady that was checking him in said aren't you going to help your wife? He said i didn't know I could touch it.

We had a great 1 hour drive I will remember it for the rest of my life. He was so worth waiting 8 years for. I love him more today than yeaterday, and twice as much tommorow.
I'll keep you guy's posted.
Really Smiling in Georgia
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Yeah!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you!!!!

Keep on smiling and keep us informed

Hugs
Michelle

Im so happy for you!!

congrats and good luck to you both

I am so happy for BOTH of you. I can't wait for May 14 2004 for my husband to walk through those gates right back into my heart....I hope all you days with him are filled with love, repect and honestly...

hey girlfriend there is a santa after all! i am soooo happy for you.

Congrats!! i'm so happy for u. I can only imagine how u feel

Merry Christmas!

Congratulations, and may your life with each other be Blessed.

Patti

That is the sweetest post, you hve me crying like a baby. God bless both of you.

Awesome! Congrats and hugs as we're jumping up and down are in order! I know you're grinning!!!!!!!!!

Deb

That's great...so happy for you both!!!

Jimmyzgrl,

Congratulations and best wishes. Today is the first day of the rest of your lives together.

Continue to encourage your husband while he is in the half way house. Some staff members can be a trip. If your husband feels discouraged, please listen to him and validate his feelings. Also, if the staff at the half way house act up, please, please report it to DOC.

Again congratulations and enjoy your future with your husband.

Thank's to Shell021001,CathyFl,TNT,Brishay999,dkr55,Raw-raswifey,Deb,KaciAnd don't forget flygirl You guy's really are great at giving support. My husband just called me and told that he had orientation tonight and he will not be coming home for Christmas because he did so much time and statistic's say that he wont be able to handle it, But the guy's there that have only been down a year are two with no kid's get to go home for a 2 day's we just wanted a couple of hours. I could handle this alot better if she(Head of Halfway house) would not have said at pre-release that she will process everyone so they can go home for the Holiday's because her and her staff will be with there's.

I don't know why I even got my hopes up. Our kid's were so excited that he would be able to watch them open there present's on christmas, our little one Justice, she is 7 years old and said to me yesterday that she has never had a christmas with her daddy in her life. and she is right. She has never even seen him in street clothes I was 2 week's pregnant we he was taken out of our lives.She was excited too.

Okay now that I got that off my chest, Let me try to take a deep breath and think positive. He now has a name and is not a #, i will get to see him in street clothes he can get a job and help support us, and in three month's he can get home confinment.

Thank's again for all your support thought's and prayer's
And I am still smiling

Okay now that I got that off my chest

Thank you Thunder I needed that.. i guess your were replying while I was having myself a pitty party.. I guess I am finding out that they are a trip... What exactly do you mean a trip...in what Sence ..? Do you mean like I have already seen today.. Are there other thing's I should watch for? While he was in prison I had to just take it off the CO"S because they will just take it out on the inmate and he get's hurt. Is it different in the halfway house?

Gosh, I was so elated and happy for you and then the last post of his not being ble to come home for Christmas...sigh ...what dumb shit!! sigh
Is there anyone to talk to, are the comments made at pre release hearing in writing anywhere?
Maybe he does need the adjsutment time but, geez, two hours..even if it is at the halfway house...to see his kids and watch them open a gift..what can it hurt?
Ok, yes, I do the positive thing a lot, too.....everything thing happens for a reason. There is Divine Order...it's just that, as I often tell freinds, I'd so much rather have MY DESIRED Divine Order and not what comes my way. sigh
I will pray that somehow you get some time with your husband at home, very very soon.
Caprione

I sat here and cried for you.....I am so Happy that he is at least almost home to you!!!!!!
Have a wonderful holiday and you guys are some of the lucky ones....I'm very envious!!!!

Thanks to Caprione and Outlawsdeb.. They can't hold them forever.. Your day will come too. But I do know how you feel. When ever we would sit in the visiting room, Jimmy would say there is __ __ He goes home in 5 month's I would alway's say they are so lucky. And I would think to my self I wish it was us. and now it's here. One day at a time.

jimmyzgrl-

You guys have come a long way and the end of all this frustration is drawing near, don't let this be a discouragement to you. You guys will be in my prayers!

(((HUGS)))

Rebecca

What a great Christmas present!!! I know how you feel, as I picked up my Son Friday 12/12/03!!! When my Jeremy came out those doors, I ran, and met him in the middle of the street!! I just hugged him and didn't want to let go! Jeremy said" I knew you were going to tackle me." "Let's get out of the road." Our prayers have finally been answered! Keep up the support!! Good Luck through your journey's, MERRY CHRISTMAS, AND A VERY HAPPY 2004!!!!!!!!!, MORE IN 2004! tAKE CARE.

What a wonderful Christmas present, I am very happy for you although your children don't understand why daddy won't be there for Christmas and they are sad, try to look at it this way...My husband was supposed to be home last week and our eight-year old son was very upset that it didn't work out, his father got a ticket and that ruined his chances for early release and now we have to wait until his release date, March 18, anyways, when I was talking with my husbands counselor, he said to me, I know that you are hurting and depressed but what you and your husband should be focusing on is the long term, It is more important to focus on maintaining our marriage and his ability to cope with "Real Life" than it is to remain sad that he will miss one more holiday and he is right, our future as a family is basically dependent on him being able to stay strong and live a normal life. This will ensure many more Christmas's to come....Joy

I KNOW YOU BOTH MUST BE HAPPY. STAY STRONG THE HARDEST PART IS BEHIND YOU'S NOW.GOOD LUCK:D

Thing's have been going great. God has really blessed us i was able to take him to search for a job today, it was wonderful, I know we will make it,especially with all the support from you guy's. Mrsmaze, I am so sorry about your husband you really bring me back to reality I really appreciate your word's of encouragement, Love you all

YOU HAVE GOTTEN THROUGH THE HARDEST PART. I KNOW IT IS HARD THAT HE IS OUT AND CAN'T BE WITH YOUR FAMILY BUT AT LEAST HE IS OUT. THEY ARE JUST PUTTING HIM THROUGH SOME STUFF, BUT AFTER ALL YOU ALL HAVE BEEN THROUGH, THIS SHOULD BE A PEICE OF CAKE, RIGHT? JUST STAY POSITIVE AND IT WILL RUB OFF ON UR MAN. THAT WILL MAKE THIS STUPID ORENTATION PROCESS GO BY FASTER...LOTS OF LUCK~STAY STRONG..

HEY J;S GIRL , I ALSO HAVE A J ON THE INSIDE. I AM NEW I THIS SITE. YOU HAVE MADE ME FEEL SO MUCH BETTER. MY HUSBAND JUST GOT MOVED AND I WONT EVEN GET TO TALK TO HIM TILL AFTER THE FIRST OF THE YEAR. I LOVED HEARING SOME DO WALK OUT OF THE DOOR. IT ALREADY FEELS LIKE A LONG TIME BUT IT HAS ONLY BEEN 1 MONTH. KEEP KEEPIN ON AND I WILL PRAY FOR US BOTH. REMEMBER ME AND I WILL REMEMBER YOU. AND THANKS AGAIN FOR THE NICE THOUGHT I NEED THEM AT THIS HOLIDAY TIME. REMEMBER THERE IS SOMEBODY ELSE LIKE US MISSING THEIRS LIKE WE ARE MISSING OUR.

Congratulations!!! I find myself smiling as I read your words and it just made me more excited about the day I will pick up my husband.

y'know I read these posts and logically you would think one would feel jealous, looking at 2011 or so. But I find my heart is soaring with you. I get a contact high. Every release feels like a victory of love over hate for us all. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations on your hubby's release ... it's too bad he wasn't with you and the children at Christmas but it won't be too much longer ... have your children been able to see Daddy yet? I so hope so, I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers ~

What an amazing story! May God bless both of you with a future full of happiness.

jimmyzgirl I hope the time flys by and I'll be taking Scott to the halfway house. Aug. 2004, I feel like we're almost like strangers, or like it'll feel like a first date. Best of luck to both of you. You made me feel good just hearing your happiness. It definately has been worth the wait for me, and our little one. I jusst wish I knew more about visits, home visits, outings and such while they're at the halfway house. All My Best, Waitin4ksw

I am a little behind and late on this but that is so wonderful and what a sweet story! Please keep us posted on how he's doing!!! And congratulations to you! :)

i just want to say Hi, How is everything Going? Well, keep your head up, keep the faith, & keep us Posted, I'm sure we'd all like to know if things are going well. Every success story gives me hope, all the others help prepare me for what might possibly be to come. Good luck!