Tomorrow morning is THE court date for my daughter.

[Aspen and Misty]

Oh kim, you are dealing with more things then any one mother should have to. My heart goes out to you and broke as I read your last post. I pray that whatever happens tomrrow is in the best intrest of everyone in the long run.

My advice is to do something that you normally don't do that you love. The thing I do is listen to music and day dream. It takes my mind of whatever is bothering me and makes me feel 100% better. Find whatever will do the same for you and do it, you deserve it.

I hope all goes well.

Many (((hugs)))

Ashley

[Cincy'sMom]

Lots of thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

[Logan]

I am going to pray for wisdom for the judge, Kim, and hope that he will make his decision based on what is best for Jenna.

Keep your chin up and know that you and your husband have done all you can.

Logan

[Taz_Zoee]

Kim, I really don't know what to say. Please know you are in my thoughts.
((((hugs))))

[Daisy and Delilah]

All I can do is to tell you that you're all in my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes that everything goes well, Kim.
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[kimlovescats]

I appreciate all of your prayers and comments. I have cried so much tonight, my head is about to burst. As I am sitting here thinking of what time I need to get up to be at court in the morning, I am questioning whether I even should go. Amy Beth seems convinced that she will only get probation and even if she doesn't, what is my being there going to help? I'm tired of sitting in a courtroom and having my heart ripped out, knowing that my being there is not helping anything. All it is doing is bringing me further down and sickening my spirit. Whether I am there or not will not change the outcome. Seeing my daughter taken off in handcuffs and shackles once in court, was more than I care to see again. Sitting in the middle of a room full of strangers, bawling uncontrollably and having those strangers pass me kleenexes and tell me their stories, was also sufficient to go through ONCE. My husband cannot be there with me, and I don't feel strong enough to sit there all alone yet again. I know it is late, and few of you will have time to read this to help me make a decision on whether to go or not, but if you do, I would appreciate your input.

Confused,
Kim

[Catty1]

{{{hugs}}}

Kim, there is a saying I like, and I don't mean to be irreverent at all - it goes like this: "I might as well give my problems to God - He's going to be up all night anyway."

Now, I know there is no way this can really happen for you - this is all so upsetting...I am just suggesting that, as much as you can and gently, turn what you can over to your higher power right now, the outcome in His hands. I don't know if you can sleep, but "sleeping on this" might give you the solution in the morning.

You have done all you can for this girl.

But - I never have been a parent. I am sure others here will have wisdom that comes from that.

{{{{hugs}}}} again.

[Lobodeb]

Hi Kim.

How are you holding up?

Well, if you're still up, I think you should go to court. That way you'll hear everything for yourself and know the truth. From what you've described, it doesn't seem as if Amy Beth is capable of giving you that. I'm sorry you have to go alone, though.

I don't know, personally, I'd hate to wait to hear what happened and hear 2nd hand information.

My 2 cents.

More hugs and prayers.

[kimlovescats]

Hi Kim.

How are you holding up?

Well, if you're still up, I think you should go to court. That way you'll hear everything for yourself and know the truth. From what you've described, it doesn't seem as if Amy Beth is capable of giving you that. I'm sorry you have to go alone, though.

I don't know, personally, I'd hate to wait to hear what happened and hear 2nd hand information.

My 2 cents.

More hugs and prayers.

Deb,

That is exactly why my husband and I thought that I should go. I want to hear the "real" truth. The way the crazy court system works right now though, the charged talk with their lawyers and the DA out in the hallway and just come in and inform the judge of what they want. Of course, I know the private investigator is really out to get Amy Beth, so I am curious to hear what she is going to present before the judge. I suppose I will end up going, I'll probably be awake all night anyway and wouldn't be able to sleep wondering what was going to happen.

Candace,

I have tried to put all of my trust in God, and I do for the most part. It's so hard as a mother to turn your children over to Him. Somehow we always feel like "we" should be the ones in control of their lives. I do appreciate the reminder though!

Kim