I haven't written in awhile but I've had a lot going on. I finished my bartending course and passed so I am now a certified bartender! Woo! It was tough...there were a lot of drinks to memorize. I also got a job at O Charley's. I'll be serving but they know my interest in bartending so hopefully I can train to do that as well. Blair has been growing by leaps and bounds. He now weighs 13lbs and 12 oz and is 24 inches long. He's also started smiling and cooing! It is amazing to watch him grow. I wish my husband was here to see it as well. We're still working on getting him to be allowed to visit. They're being so slow about giving us an answer of course. Ugh.
In better news, since they are taking so long on getting my husband's Record of Trial back he may get some time off his sentence. Your right to a fair and speedy trial extends to after the trial so if they take longer than 120 days to get his ROT back it is past the amount of time that is considered reasonable. My husband says this could grant him 1-3 years off his sentence. It would be a small victory but a victory none the less. I'm really pinning my hopes on the appeal because I have great confidence in the civilian lawyer I hired. He has already gotten a couple cases overturned while my husband has been incarcerated. It's difficult being out here and having to pretend that my life is normal but I'm taking it day by day. I hope and pray that this is over quickly but I also know I have to batten down for the long haul. Prepare for the worst but hope for the best. This is my motto now. I can only have hope and faith that this is seen through to the end. That's all any of us can do.
