Sentencing

Sentencing was scheduled for April 16th, but has been continued to May 10th. At first I was upset about this. Feels like it has already been drawn out long enough. But then I found out why and I'm hoping it will be for the best interest of everyone involved.

The judge has been diagnosed with cancer and is having surgery this week. She is taking a month off to recover. When a judge is going to be out of commission, their cases are doled out to the other judges for resolution. She specifically requested that our case be continued so that she can take care of the sentencing. She didn't want a "stranger" trying to piece things together and make a blind decision. I don't know if that is a good thing or not, but it's the way it is.

We have been very busy since the trial. We've started moving on with our lives through counseling. It's very helpful. Having the stress of the trial behind us is a great blessing. We are gearing up for the sentencing as we will be allowed to speak. We will finally have the opportunity to address those who have hurt us so permanently. I'm sure it will be very cleansing and healing. We have also started moving on with out lives by MOVING OUT!!! We have found a home to rent in Orem. We are very anxious about it. We almost feel as if we're 20 years old again and starting out on our own for the first time. Anxious and excited. This, too, will be cleansing and healing. Onward and upward! Until then....