mina'smomma
12-14-2004, 07:26 AM
As many of you know Lee and I were in court yesterday afternoon. The man took our attorney's plea and plead guilty to manslaughter, habitual DUI, and driving on a suspended license. He is to spend 12 years in prison with no parole (due to him being a habitual), six years of probation after his term is served with 500 hours community service, and he will never have his license reinstated.
I think what shocked me the most is that he was remorseful for our daughter's death, and asked that even though he knows we can't do it now that he hopes someday we can find it in our hearts to forgive him. I would of had a hard time believeing him except he was bawling his eyes out. He just kept saying he was sorry for the pain he caused us over and over so I don't think it was a rehearsed speech. Maybe in time we can forgive him, but who knows. Right now we're working on trying to cope with our loss and move on with our lives.
I'm back to work and am glad because I'm not left by myself at home all day. I guess its a step in the right direction. I started working on the blanket again and its almost finished.:)
I think what shocked me the most is that he was remorseful for our daughter's death, and asked that even though he knows we can't do it now that he hopes someday we can find it in our hearts to forgive him. I would of had a hard time believeing him except he was bawling his eyes out. He just kept saying he was sorry for the pain he caused us over and over so I don't think it was a rehearsed speech. Maybe in time we can forgive him, but who knows. Right now we're working on trying to cope with our loss and move on with our lives.
I'm back to work and am glad because I'm not left by myself at home all day. I guess its a step in the right direction. I started working on the blanket again and its almost finished.:)