The Waiting Game

Friday May 20th is the day were our life changes. Raven goes before the parole board on that day. At that time 3 people will decide the way the next period of our life goes. They could give him three more years and an out date, or give him parole and send him home in 90 days, or any time inbetween. We have been planning for this day for a year. We put together parole packets explaining how he has changed since he went in 10 years ago. What our plans for the future are and what he wants to do for the rest of his life. They know he is going to have insurance. Somewere to live and a wife who will always love him. Then they will meet with him and ask him questions. Rumour has it that they try to piss off the guys. Get them to lose their temper. That would not be good for us. Raven does not handle people talking down to him well. We have been talking about what he needs to do. Be calm answer their questions and don't lose the temper. Thats the best I can do the rest is up to him.
Until then we wait. Wait and wonder. Will this be the year that the man I love with all my heart comes home? Raven is wondering also. What to say and how to act. There are parts of the crime he is serving time for that he did not commit.
Physical evidence also supports that he didn't commit one portion of the crime. Since he took a plea, on the advice of an incompetant lawyer, The parole board will expect him to admitt to all aspects of the crime. Raven does not lie. When asked a direct question the answer you get may not be the one you like but it is the truth. That is not what the parole board wants. So Raven is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Admit to something he didn't do, going against everything he believes, so he can come home sooner; or, tell the truth and problably getting more time on a flop. I don't know what I would do if I was in his position. I know I want him to come home as soon as possible. But I can't make the decision for him. So the waiting continues.