December 8, 2005

  • 7 days and a wake-up.


    I am still excited.


    But I am also afraid.


    His little brother who, at 15, is still all about family, doesn't get this at all. Actually, he is pretty freaked out about it and wants me to demand that Robert let us pick him up on Friday morning at 8:00 as planned. "He will be mad at first, but he will get over it," he said.


    "But he is 23, Nic. A grown man. We can't make his decisions for him."


    "Yes we can. He doesn't act as old as Eli and I do, and he's going to live with us."


    Hmmmmmmm ...........


    I think the kid has a point.


    And yet,


    I'm torn.

Comments (12)

  • I say go get him.......make it clear he can do whatever AFTER family.

  • You've got quite a smart son there in your 15 year old.  I too say go pick him up.  I wouldn't be able to wait myself. 

    YEAH on only 7 more days (and a wake-up)!!!!!  

  • I think that he has a very good point - He may be mad - But he will get over it.  It hasnt been JUST him doing a prison sentence - Your entire family has done 'time' alongside him

  • i donno ... he is 23. i think i would tell him how disappointed his brothers are and how he needs to come home as planned....

  • Wow, tough one. I agree with your younger son and with That'swhy's comment.

    But I still stand by what I said before. Is there a compromise to be had? Can he go to the Party and not stay as long perhaps?

    No, wait. He may need this for himself, but like That'swhy said, you have all been serving this sentence with him to an extent. And he should come home, and while you can't make desicions for him, maybe you can help him make the right desicion. Let him know exactly how you all feel. And let him know there will be other parties, but that it is most important right now that he come home and be with his family. You all were the ones who've supported him through this for sooooo long...loyalty, now he needs to return some of that love, support and loyalty.

  • He has his priorities wrong, but it might get things off on the wrong foot if you do go and get him.  Only you would know that.

  • I don't know whether he would be mad or not. Is his girlfriend planning on picking him up? You have certainly been his largest support group and he may very well be happy to see you!. Tough call. Either way I am happy that the time is so close for your reunion.:hearts:

  • I hope he makes the best decision and comes to see you first. I think the younger one has a very good point.

  • I think I would try and explain how disappointed his brothers are right now and how long they and you, have been waiting for big bro to come home.... and hope that changes his mind

  • From the 'mouths of babes'. You are family, you should come first. ryc: Haven't had one of those in....ever-lol!

  • I think you should go get him, I would.I hope it turns out ok.
    Peace and Love:)

  • go get him. He has been in a very structured enviroment and needs to transition into loving structure. besides, it doesn't allow for detours and even as an adult, if he is staying under your roof there have to be rules.

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