He is home!

[purplerose212]

Well, my husband has been home for a week and a half now and things are going good. I took a week and 2 days off work to be with him and we didn't get to do any of the things I had planned for us to do but we were able to see his kids and be together and that is what matters. When he finally came out of those doors and we reached each other he dropped his bag and wrapped his arms around me and lifted me off the ground hugging and kissing me! It was the best feeling! We stopped at the rest area just out side of town for him to change and then a little ways down the road we stopped at Pizza Hut to eat. He was so cute because he was so nervous about going inside and was afraid everyone would know he just got out of prison. When we went to leave he got upset because I didn't leave a tip on the table and I explained to him that I was going to put it on my card because I didn't have cash. He didn't understand that at first because he was used to always using cash before. I fixed him a steak, baked potato and salad for his first dinner home and he loved it! The next morning we went to parole for him to report and his parole officer said they didn't have all of his information yet in the system and just told him to go to this parole orientation class on Monday and then go up there again afterwards. So then we headed out of town to go see his kids. We spent 2 days with his little girl that he had only seen one other time her whole life. She is 6 years old now. We stopped to see his 18 year old son on the way there and back. We had a very good weekend with his daughter swimming in the pond and riding a go cart they have. It was awesome to watch them together. She took to him very quickly. On Monday he went to his parole class and then back to parole and got his class schedule and then we went to DPS office to get his ID. By the time we were done with that it was already 4:00 p.m. We finally got to stay home on Tuesday and that is when the storms hit Dallas. On Wednesday we went back to see his daughter again and went to her school and met her teacher and watched her do her Easter Egg hunt and then went back to her house and colored eggs. On Thursday we stayed home again and did yard work together, which was fun! On Friday we headed back up to see his daughter again and picked his son up to go with us this time. Spent the night and did Easter with her on Saturday and more swimming in the pond. That girl is a fish. Lol! After we left there we went to a cousins house and saw some family there and then went to his brother's house to watch his band play and saw more family. Finally made it home late Saturday and went to church together and then spent the rest of the day relaxing before I went back to work today. I am glad to be back to work but I sure do miss him! We have already talked a couple of times and text several times. He does have some adjusting that he is dealing with and bad anxiety but we are working through it together and it is just wonderful to have him home! He was gone for 7 years and it is going to take some time. The ministry guys that were there when I picked him up said that it takes one month for every year they are locked up to adjust. He keeps thanking me for being so patient with him and telling me how much he loves me and appreciates all that I do for him. We are truely blessed!

[kaybabemarshall]

I'm so happy he is home , and yous get to see his daughter so much ! Congrats girl !

[montysmom]

Originally Posted by purplerose212

Well, my husband has been home for a week and a half now and things are going good. I took a week and 2 days off work to be with him and we didn't get to do any of the things I had planned for us to do but we were able to see his kids and be together and that is what matters. When he finally came out of those doors and we reached each other he dropped his bag and wrapped his arms around me and lifted me off the ground hugging and kissing me! It was the best feeling! We stopped at the rest area just out side of town for him to change and then a little ways down the road we stopped at Pizza Hut to eat. He was so cute because he was so nervous about going inside and was afraid everyone would know he just got out of prison. When we went to leave he got upset because I didn't leave a tip on the table and I explained to him that I was going to put it on my card because I didn't have cash. He didn't understand that at first because he was used to always using cash before. I fixed him a steak, baked potato and salad for his first dinner home and he loved it! The next morning we went to parole for him to report and his parole officer said they didn't have all of his information yet in the system and just told him to go to this parole orientation class on Monday and then go up there again afterwards. So then we headed out of town to go see his kids. We spent 2 days with his little girl that he had only seen one other time her whole life. She is 6 years old now. We stopped to see his 18 year old son on the way there and back. We had a very good weekend with his daughter swimming in the pond and riding a go cart they have. It was awesome to watch them together. She took to him very quickly. On Monday he went to his parole class and then back to parole and got his class schedule and then we went to DPS office to get his ID. By the time we were done with that it was already 4:00 p.m. We finally got to stay home on Tuesday and that is when the storms hit Dallas. On Wednesday we went back to see his daughter again and went to her school and met her teacher and watched her do her Easter Egg hunt and then went back to her house and colored eggs. On Thursday we stayed home again and did yard work together, which was fun! On Friday we headed back up to see his daughter again and picked his son up to go with us this time. Spent the night and did Easter with her on Saturday and more swimming in the pond. That girl is a fish. Lol! After we left there we went to a cousins house and saw some family there and then went to his brother's house to watch his band play and saw more family. Finally made it home late Saturday and went to church together and then spent the rest of the day relaxing before I went back to work today. I am glad to be back to work but I sure do miss him! We have already talked a couple of times and text several times. He does have some adjusting that he is dealing with and bad anxiety but we are working through it together and it is just wonderful to have him home! He was gone for 7 years and it is going to take some time. The ministry guys that were there when I picked him up said that it takes one month for every year they are locked up to adjust. He keeps thanking me for being so patient with him and telling me how much he loves me and appreciates all that I do for him. We are truely blessed!

That is great news.

[wishimay]

awesome news! Congrats! My baby comes home in 2 days!

[waitingformyluv]

Lovely story! So happy for both of you! What an awesome feeling it must be right now!

[Byyourside247]

Congrats!

[MRS.GRIFFIN]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!
Truly love story

[kf'slady]

Congrats, what a happy story!

[Firebrand]

Wow….that’s a really post, purplerose. That’s probably the best Easter Sunday he’s ever spent in church. I wish all of you the best. He’s blessed to have you in his life.

[moonbaby1111]

thats the nicest post I've read in a while...thank you

my deepest heartfelt wishes for the best, happiest life either one of you could ever dream of

[RCWHIT1960]

maybe im rushing into something some of advice that i have read it take a month to adjust i dont know nothing anymore, cause i feel that he got a violent inside of him dont know what elese to do can somebody give me any advice

[purplerose212]

Thank you everyone for all the well wishes! It's been 7 1/2 weeks now since he came home and things are still going good. He hasn't found a job yet but that is to be expected. I am not rushing him or pushing him about it, I want him to be ready. He suffers from anxiety and is still adjusting to life out here. They said it takes a month for every year inside for them to adjust to the outside world. He did 7 years so I figure we still have another good 5 months. We have been able to see his kids several times and are now being able to bring his daughter home with us for the weekend instead of staying there to see her. He is going to go take his driver's test tomorrow to get his license and then hopefully the next step will be to find a job. My advice to everyone when your LO comes home...patience. They need your love and patience more than anything. My husband thanks me almost on a daily basis for being patient with him, and let me tell you, it isn't always easy to do but I love him more than anything or anyone else in this world and that is what gets us through it and where my patience comes from. Thank you again for being so loving and supporting!

[RCWHIT1960]

on yesterday he was graping about his space and etc see he was complaining wat i watch on tv we dont like the same shows i feel that is crowded my space as well cause he was away i was able to watch what i was able to now he complaining about my daughter and her child she had to move back in with me while he was away, complaining that she not looking for a job you dont know what she doing or not. that is my child. then think i suppose to give him money every week, i cant do that that is not in my budget to give a grown as man money his parents still living they have trust problem just like i do we have to pray on that, cause in my book i have the same issues as his parents can someone give me some good advice

[LovingMomofRyan]

It is wonderful to sign on and see that someone really did come home and is doing well. It gives me hope that I will see my son again one day. Thank you for sharing.