If you could please pray about tomorrow...

[Stephanie in FL]

Tomorrow is my son's arraignment. He has been in detention this entire time and they will determine a few things tomorrow:

1. If he will be tried as an adult (a real possiblilty)

2. If he will be sent home to await his actual hearing or sent back to detention (if tried as a juvenile) or jail (if tried as an adult)

3. His next court date will be set (most likely in two weeks)

Really we would love an outcome that is in the best interest of helping our son. He is starting to understand the ramifications of what he has done and understands that he will need to serve some time for his charges.

My concerns are this: If he is tried as an adult then he loses all of the services offered to a juvenile for rehabilitation: mental health and substance abuse counseling, schooling, personal counseling and family counseling. He will have to apply for all of these things individually at the adult facility. Once sentenced he would go to state prison, rather than a juvenile facility.

So if you could please pray for peace regarding whatever decision is made, strength for everyone, patience as we endure this trial in our lives, and unconditional love for our son.

Oh, I have doctors appointment too in the morning for my 36 week checkup. I lost 4 pounds last week, so please pray that the baby is healthy.

[YJ in AL]

We will be praying for you and your family Stephanie!

Yvonne

[Tammy in Germany]

Stephanie..I'm praying for peace and a good outcome for your son. Please try and take care of yourself. ((Hugs))

[Jennifer in MI]

Oh my goodness (((((Stephanie)))))) You really have a lot on your plate. I'll be praying for your entire family. My brother has been in and out of jail (he's an alcoholic - enough said) and I know how hard it has been on my family. (((hugs)))

[unsinkable]

You all have my prayers.

unsinkable

[Adrianne]

We will be praying for you and your family. May God's love surround you and bring you peace.

Adrianne

[Pster]

I will pray.

[JudoMom]

for God's comfort and peace for your family, for clarity and wisdom for all involved, and that all of this results in your ds' repentance and an everlasting change. And for a good report from the doctor.

(((Stephanie)))

[Rich with Kids]

Will pray here. Please keep us updated!

[Sandy in Indy]

Praying here.

[Lisa at Home]

That God surrounds you and fills you with His peace.

And I pray that your nights are full of sweet dreams and pleasant rest.

(((Hugs))) to you my dear.

~Lisa

[Sparkle]

I'll pray (((Stephanie))).

[WTMindy]

for your family, your son, and your baby!!
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[Amy in Orlando]

Praying here, Stephanie.

[Chris in VA]

Tons of prayers for you and your son. He will be able to get services as an adult, but you are right, of course, it is more difficult. My daughter and I will commit to praying for you everyday. Please keep posting.
Praying for your baby, too. Losing weight is common at the end of the pregnancy. Do you tend to deliver early? I'll share this with our bible study.

[Dawn E]

praying for you and yours

[Cathy in IL]

Praying.

[sdWTMer]

So sorry this is happening. Will pray.

[Kris]

I can't even fathom how you are dealing with all of this. I'm sending my best wishes to you and your family.

[godpoetry]

Praying for your family tomorrow Stephanie.

[DIY-DY]

Praying for everything coming up tomorrow. 36 weeks already? Oh, it won't be long now until you hold that sweet, sweet baby. And I hope you will soon be hearing words of hope and encouragement for your oldest baby, as well. {{{hugs}}}
Dy

[Jackie in AR]

Tomorrow is my son's arraignment. He has been in detention this entire time and they will determine a few things tomorrow:

1. If he will be tried as an adult (a real possiblilty)

2. If he will be sent home to await his actual hearing or sent back to detention (if tried as a juvenile) or jail (if tried as an adult)

3. His next court date will be set (most likely in two weeks)

Really we would love an outcome that is in the best interest of helping our son. He is starting to understand the ramifications of what he has done and understands that he will need to serve some time for his charges.

My concerns are this: If he is tried as an adult then he loses all of the services offered to a juvenile for rehabilitation: mental health and substance abuse counseling, schooling, personal counseling and family counseling. He will have to apply for all of these things individually at the adult facility. Once sentenced he would go to state prison, rather than a juvenile facility.

So if you could please pray for peace regarding whatever decision is made, strength for everyone, patience as we endure this trial in our lives, and unconditional love for our son.

Oh, I have doctors appointment too in the morning for my 36 week checkup. I lost 4 pounds last week, so please pray that the baby is healthy.

(((Stephanie)))

Just prayed for all your family. Let us know what happens.