As many of you know, my children suffered abuse at the hands of my ex-husband. On July 24th, they had their day in court and on July 25th he was found guilty by a jury. He took a plea on his sentencing and will be in prison for a very long time. He will also be a registered sex offender for life, which is what I wanted more than anything else. I had no clue when I married him what he was. I don't want anyone else to go through what we have and maybe now they won't have to.
Of course, a few of his family members got on the stand and lied for him. I was not able to hear their testimony, but was later told some of the things that they said. One of which was that I was the one that did not want the divorce and that it was me that prolonged it. Of course, we had proof that was all lies. He was the one that never signed the divorce papers and a judge had to finally declare us divorced. They also forged a letter from me claiming I would get my revenge. They even attached it to an envelope that had my actual handwriting on it. Unfortunately, for them the County Attorney had the actual letter I wrote that went with that envelope and another letter I had written as well and it was obvious to everyone that it was not my handwriting.
His family has made their threats and called me every "white" this and that obscenity that they could come up with after he was found guilty. They even called my Pastor, his wife, and other members of our church "the Klan." But, that is okay. God is good. He has blessed us in ways that I never imagined. I thank the Lord every day for the wonderful home and husband I now have. My kids are safe and loved. He will protect us. And, I forgive them. They used to be my family and I still love many of them dearly. Some of them still love me too ... even if they have to hide that they do so.
Hopefully, I will get internet again soon. We just got cable this month. Honestly, it just hasn't been a priority. I have been so busy and I just haven't had time to worry about such things. I can't even imagine posting much even if we do get internet again. But, I do check my Yahoo email and come on Yahoo IM via my cell phone so you can always catch me there as "therogueangel."
God bless you and thank you for all your love and support.
It's been really good getting back in touch with you in the last few months, Angel.. I'm happy to hear that things are going so well for you and the girls now, and that you're with a man who is good to all of you. I'm back in California now (though visiting in Oregon at the moment) and will call you soon - love you!