Hey everybody, it's been a long, emotionally dark week, but it's far from over. In fact, courtroom-wise, we haven't even gotten into the meat of things yet.
To keep things short and simple, here's what's transpired over the last few days:
Wednesday was the big day. Well, we knew beforehand that our hearing was in contention with a higher-profile writ the judge may or may not have to preside over. Basically, they started late, so we had JUST enough time to examine/cross-examine my witnesses.
The judge tentatively scheduled us for Thursday pm session, but that was cancelled due to the writ running overtime. So now we're definitely schedule for Monday pm (with just enough time for my wife's examination) and Tuesday pm (my examination).
A few more days of anxious waiting, praying and forgiving.
In terms of the investigations into my alleged abuse of our son: - The interview with our son and subsequent report by the court-ordered child psychologist found no evidence of sexual abuse, abuse or parental alienation - The interview conducted by PD/CPS (got the call from them yesterday) also found nothing for them to make charges
Despite the heart-wrenching week of being in court, seeing my wife's grief, seeing our son only twice, etc, I have every reason to praise God!!! He took away a lot, but has given more back (IMHO). He has been our protector and has been downright pretty darned awesome.
Come Tuesday, I know a huge target will be painted on my forehead and my wife's attorney will do her best to bring up all my past negatives and hope they gain traction. They will try to downplay my positive changes, my recovery and my goals. Even with all the role-playing my lawyer and I have done, I just hope I don't crack/choke.
