He shares my hopes and all my dreams, the perfect man for me it seems.
Some have said that we don't see reality, truth is, realities all we see.
I've went thru more than you could believe, thru more than the evilest mind could conceive.
I've given my blood, my sweat, my tears..I've battled the demons and faced my fears.
All in the name of my Johnny, my love...whom I know is a gift from the dear Lord above.
I am happy for the first time in my life. I have a husband who treats me like a queen, like an equal. I am able to talk to him about anything, and finish his sentences. We are closer than any two people could ever be. Rod is an amazing husband, so caring, and loving. He is a great step-dad too. J.D. and Jackie Raye love Rod like a father. He helps them with their homework, especially math (I stink at that). And is making this homeschooling experience wonderful. Thank you Summer!!!! You told us about K-12, and that is the most amazing school. I am very grateful for the info!!!! The kids are doing well, they are both above where they need to be and are soaring thru the coursework. They could finish 7th and 8th grade by January at this rate. I am so proud of them. They are 2 amazing kids who have been thru a living nightmare for over a year. First they were abandoned by their father, after 14 years of already knowing that their father didn't want them anyway. But then we were forced to live in a tiny loft in a cousins house. No beds, no privacy, no home....but they are tough, and they kept going...for me. Then we were finally able to move into a house. Rod helped us to move and came and stayed for a while. But those 2 months were horrible. We literally felt the world splitting in two. Rod was gone.......I wanted to die, and I almost succeeded. It was very difficult to want to continue living when you're soul-mate is taken away. I was passing out while driving for my job, and after I passed out in the 7th Street tunnel, I had to quit working. I went to my parents to live then. They accepted my relationship with Rod, and were willing to help in any way they could. They watched the kids when I came up to visit, they held me when I would come home and cry. They were so happy when I was finally able to get Rod out. They helped me get all the loans I needed to bring him home. I was able to come up with the money, and finally on July 2nd I went to pick up my sweetheart. It was such a thrill to be able to hug him, to not be separated by glass. I got him back. We were forced apart for 8 months, but all that did was make our love stronger. During that time Rod was repeatedly shown that nobody will ever believe in him.....He was always at the end of his rope. He was so low, and finally he was humbled enough in the eyes of the Lord that he was forgiven. He felt the Lord reach down and take away the burden, the heartache, the sin. The Lord is the only Judge, and he was willing to forgive Rod. So when I picked Rod up we went straight to the court clerk in HORRIBLY UGLY Holbrook, and got a marriage license. Then we went to Flagstaff and were married by a little lady with grey hair. The kids recorded the ceremony, and finally we were joined FOREVER as Mr. and Mrs. Rodney John Reed. I love him....he is everything to me. I have learned to love several other people because of him. Summer, Hyrum, Teanne, & Heber. 4 people who will never care. And 9 adorable and smart, and talented little ones. From Loegan to Nick.....and the little one on the way. I only hope that one day someone....anyone of them, will not hate me. I didn't take their father or grandfather away. He and I both made some stupid decisions, but Dad and Grandpa never went anywhere. He is still here, the same man he always was. The one who gave them all their monikers. Genius, Pretty Face, Doll, Champ, Princess....that loving Dad and Grandpa is still here. He still loves all of you. We are all pretty happy now, except for the hole in Rod's heart. I take care of him and love him with all my heart. The kids and I help him to feel whole and alive. But that will never take away the longing for his children and grandchildren. I hate to see Rod hurting, I wish and pray to take the pain from him. I will do anything for him, no matter what it is I am asked. Please look in your hearts and realize that your father is not only innocent, but he is also hurting. He will be vindicated of the charges.......but will he ever be forgiven by you?
