My son just posted on his site (which he hasn't done in years). Hope you all will head over there and give it a read. 
On another note, I defended my dissertation on Monday. It centered on this space and on blogging through my son's incarceration. I am now Dr. Bird. I could not have done it without this space and all of the wonderful folks who share it with me.
Hope all is well in your worlds.
xoxoxox
Tammy
Bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in hospitality and tourism management. That's what I'm talkin' about. 
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"Mom?" Robert yelled as he ran up the stairs to where I was sitting. "I just left the probation officer's office, and guess what?"
"What, son?"
"It's over," he said, barely able now to contain his excitement. "I am a free man. 100% free. No more probation visits, no more peeing in a cup once a month, and no more 30 dollars a month for probation fees. Free!"
Pinch me. I want to make sure that this isn't a dream. My s on, who has had some connection to the courts since he was about 14, is totally, completely, free. And I am crying, again. Only this time, the tears are cleansing in a much better way than ever before.
My son is free to enjoy his wonderful family without looking over his shoulder at every turn, and we can all breathe in a way that we haven't in many, many, many years.
I love these guys.
It has been a very busy couple of weeks, and we are all so very tired, but it was all worth it for the moments shown in the pictures below. Look at how happy Robert and Keri look, and how beautiful. And Destiny. Just amazing.
This is the moment that Keri's father gave her away.
Robert cried when he said his vows. Destiny cried when her daddy cried. It was one of the most touching moments of the whole day. This is the two of them getting ready to go down to have pictures taken.
You can dress them up, but you can't make them behave. The best man (who is also my younger son) jumped into his brother's arms while the photographer was taken pictures. The groomsmen thought it was hilarious. So did I.
The bride and Destiny, sharing a moment between poses.
The bridal party plus parents.
Destiny was so wonderful throughout the day. She laughed, kissed, hugged, and danced her way into everyone's heart.
The first piece of cake. He said that it was "bangin'."
And the first dance. She is looking at the photographer; he was looking at her. Perfect.
I have a million photos, and I am happy to share, but it takes too long to upload all of them. If you want more, shoot me an email at bird_t1@bellsouth.net, and I will invite you to view them on my kodak site. It was one of the best days of my life. I cried a lot; I laughed a lot.
My heart is overflowing.
My gorgeous granddaughter turned four last Wednesday.
It has been a rough ride for her and her daddy, but things are finally going their way.
The last year has been amazing.
- February 14, 2007, daddy introduces us to his future wife.
- May 1, 2007, daddy and Des get their own townhouse.
- July 26, 2007, daddy gets full and sole custody of Des.
- October 31, 2007, daddy proposes to his future wife. The wedding date is set for September 12, 2008.
- November 10, 2007, Destiny informs me that she and daddy are marrying Keri.
- December 25, 2007, Destiny, Keri, and daddy spend their first major holiday as a family.
- June 16, 2008, Destiny, Keri, and daddy move into their new apartment together.
- July 2, 2008, Des turns 4 and celebrates with friends and family at Monkey Joe's.
Destiny is learning to write her name. It is just amazing to watch her grow and learn. For those of you who have been with me since before she was born, and who stayed by me as I went through her abuse at her mother's hand, her father's fight for full custody after being released from prison, and her move to North Carolina, thank you again. Isn't she beautiful? She will be 4 on July 2nd ..........
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