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All of you have been so wonderful and supportive. My son going to prison has been the hardest thing I've ever done, with the exception of losing someone I love to death.

Now that we're so very close to his coming home, I'm actually feeling guilty. So many of you have helped me so much and I read your posts and I'm in agony that your sons/daughters aren't coming home earlier or at the same time.

I read your posts and can tell you're all such wonderful parents, and your children just made mistakes like my son did. I want ALL of them HOME, with ALL of their parents!!!!!

I just wanted you to know that I think you're the most incredible people in the world. My heard hurts for all of you and I pray for you constantly!!!
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NEVER EVER feel guilty that your child is coming home!!! We will all celebrate with you.!!
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Hey, it's okay....don't feel guilty...our day is coming!!!!
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Don't you dare feel guilty for your sons homecoming WE want to know when he is getting out so that we can have his count down

If you want to feel guilty of something, feel guilty for depriving us of his count down
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See, that's what I mean!!! You guys are so incredible!!! So AMAZINGLY INCREDIBLE!! He's due home no later than August 13!!! We could get the call anytime from August 7th to the 13th. So, my count down date is the 13th!!! The "regular" world is sooooooooooo missing out not know you people!!!!!!
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I am so happy for you don't fell guilty.I love you.And want to celebrate with you.Our day will come.Every day that passes by.We get closer to our children coming home.
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my son has been home 6 months now. I just could not leave this board and need to be here for those left behind in cells, parents waiting. My heart stays here and won't rest till they are all home, and this broken system is fixed.
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Jancy....I'm sorry I don't know your name...But you are EXACTLY right!!! I know I will still come here once my son comes home. I've NEVER, NEVER, interacted with such incredible people in my life. The moms and dads here are the most kind, caring, loving, accepting people I've ever encountered. You should all feel as though you've truly made a difference in the lives of others. Your children should know what an incredible difference you've made. God love them, I know HE does. God love all of you, I know HE does!!!!!
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Please don't feel guilty. Every countdown I participate in reminds that my son IS coming home too. Not as soon but he is coming home. Some days I need that.

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I'm so very happy for my circumstance, but so FRUSTRATED at the system and all of you that are still waiting. My heart breaks several times a day for all of you (and myself)! This has to stop!!! A big part of me wants to be this advocate for change and I know I'm just not smart enough to do that. Another part of me just wants to be a support line to every parent that's going through this now or in the future. I don't feel like I'm smart enough for that either. Damn, I just want to ease the pain of all of you and your kids, grandkids, etc.
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You shouldn't feel guilty. I know you are just sad because other parents children are not coming home, but another one home is so wonderful. Another one out of that forsaken place called prison and home with their family and loved ones. It is a day I'm waiting for so much. You don't have much longer and I know you're getting excited. We're all excited for you also, so please do not feel guilty!!!
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Be happy, you earned that. We are not here to judge we are here to support and that means weather they are coming home or getting into more trouble we are here. We are kind of like the postman, Come rain or shine we are here to support. Love you and many hugs. Be happy no worries, you have had enough of those.
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I LOVE ALL OF YOU TOO!!! I can't say that enough!!! We're soooo very blessed to have one another!!!!!!!
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I have to echo the words of so many before me and tell you that you have no reason to feel bad or guilty. Even though some of us are still waiting and some dont know if they will come home or not we all still celebrate with you that you have your son again. For me personally I may never get a chance to do a countdown with my girls but i can live this happy feeling through you!!! It is always wonderful news when another child comes home as i consider all of your children part of my life now.
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I read your posts all the time. You're one of the ones who is in my prayers constantly. You're ALWAYS here and supporting all of us. You're always there with the right advice. Again, I am amazed at how powerful all of you are. I hope you realize how truly spectacular (sp?) you are!!!!!!!
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It makes my day to know that one of us gets the pleasure of our child coming home. That is just another prayer answered---some of us will wait longer than others, and some of us will just wait. We're all parents with kids away who love one another for just being there, this board is where true friendships are made. God Bless, and I am very happy for you.
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I am very happy for you and your family. I haven't posted much lately, but I have seen you post from the very first post you made.

DON'T FEEL GUILTY!!!!

We are always glad to see someone's child come home!!! It is time for the celebration to begin!! I am most happy about the fact that your son will get to come home to his children!!!
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agreed agreed agreed with all the above posts! Remember, all of you who came before me have helped pave a path for me to walk on so my journey will be easier, and hopefully I can repay this to the ones who come after me by making THEIR journey a little easier. Your job is done, your next journey to begin. Thank you for making it easier for me.
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Every day that I hear someone's child is coming home my heart is so happy for the family & friends, ONE DAY I will get to post it too....I am happy that he's come home Mrwalker...we all are, cause we know that that means our day is coming too...I have learned so much from just being here & reading what everyone says...WE ALL ARE GOOD PARENTS, OUR KIDS MADE A MISTAKE, WE LOVE THEM WITH ALL OUR HEARTS & WOULD TRADE PLACES IF WE COULD...WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE EACH OTHER TO SHARE THINGS WITH, SO hurry up Aug 13th, that means our day is coming too!!! Congrats
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You be happy .....one day ours will be home and you done went down this long hard road..time for you & your child to get on a better road.. Be happy...my road has just started.. And it is going to be a very long time
and a hard road... But at one time you was in my place...it's time for you to move on my son will get out.and a new mother be just starting on his road.. You need to be free of a child in prison our time will come..!!
I am happy for you !!!!!!
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