Family Troubles

BentonGrey · October 18, 2007, 04:58:17 PM

Howdy guys, I don't usually air personal matters on these forums, but something has happened, and I really wanted to ask for prayer from those of you who are willing.

My family has been going through a really terrible time for the last year. My father was set up by his own sister, niece, and nephew. He has been told that he'll have to go to jail. My father is ill, and jail could kill him. Please pray for him, and for my family. Especially pray that, if the judge does decide on prison time, he will place him under house arrest, where his health can be much better managed. I'm sorry for bringing this here, but I feel like we need all the prayer we can get. There is still hope, but things do look bleak. Thank you.

Glitch Girl · October 18, 2007, 05:40:42 PM

I hope it works out for the best Benton. Sounds... complicated.

Intensity · October 18, 2007, 06:41:52 PM

I'll be praying for you, your dad, and the family.

God Bless.

GrizzlyBearTalon · October 18, 2007, 08:16:35 PM

I will do as you ask, good luck to your family.

Outcast · October 18, 2007, 09:38:30 PM

It's always sad to hear, family members fighting with one another. :(

I'll pray for your family and your dad. Hope everything will turn out ok. :mellow:

GGiant · October 18, 2007, 09:58:39 PM

Quote from: Outcast on October 18, 2007, 09:38:30 PM
It's always sad to hear, family members fighting with one another.

That always makes me angry! :thumbdown:
I wish your family to live in peace.

Blkcasanova247 · October 18, 2007, 10:15:59 PM

All the best to you and your loved ones Benton. We're all with you.

MJB · October 18, 2007, 11:34:57 PM

I hope that justice prevails.

-MJB

Reepicheep · October 19, 2007, 12:20:26 AM

Man... thats bad.

I wish all the best. Really wish we could do more. :(

Cardmaster · October 19, 2007, 12:22:24 AM

Hope everything works out man... I'm sorry I can't offer words or actions more comforting... :(

-CM

El Condor · October 19, 2007, 04:46:21 AM

I'm sending up a prayer for you and your family.

EC

ow_tiobe_sb · October 19, 2007, 08:34:37 AM

Good luck to you, your uncle, and your family, BG. Something is rotten in the state of Greyland...

ow_tiobe_sb
Phantom Bunburyist and The Prat in the Hat

BentonGrey · October 19, 2007, 02:55:15 PM

Thank you all for your support and prayers. It really does lift my spirits. On a positive note, the situation may not be quite as bleak as it appeared. The facility they might send my father is a Federal institution, and has very good medical faculties. That is a blessing, even if only a small one.

Silver Shocker · October 19, 2007, 03:34:00 PM

Hope things work out well for ya Benton. Your family situation reminds me in a way of the way my own has been for a number of years now, and I feel for you.

QuoteI hope that justice prevails.

-MJB

I sure hope it does too. I have found justice to be quite blind. It only seems to come into the equation when it makes your life more complicated, rarely if ever in a way that makes things easier or gives a sucker an even break.

The Phantom Eyebrow · October 20, 2007, 03:37:49 AM

Yeah this sounds pretty bad Benton, your second post notwithstanding. I hope this all works out well.

tommyboy · October 20, 2007, 03:55:31 AM

I hope your Dad's health improves, and everything else gets sorted out..

Volsung · October 20, 2007, 03:56:01 AM

courage... :(

doctorchallenger · October 21, 2007, 04:34:31 PM

All my best B

The Hitman · October 21, 2007, 08:42:55 PM

Man... I'm really sorry to hear about this.

I usually try to refrain from saying the word "pray" on this board, but I will be praying for you, you father, and your family during this tough time.

All the best.

Alaric · October 22, 2007, 01:12:47 AM

I hope everything works out for the best.

bat1987 · October 22, 2007, 01:18:34 AM

I will be praying for your father...Hope everything turns out well, just be strong.

Dr.Volt · October 31, 2007, 10:42:48 AM

Benton,

Just saw this...that's tough! Of course I'll pray for you and your family! Hang in there!

gengoro · October 31, 2007, 02:00:11 PM

Stay strong.

TheMarvell · October 31, 2007, 10:37:27 PM

hang in there man, hopefully things will work out for the best.

BentonGrey · November 06, 2007, 09:23:31 AM

I want to thank you all once again for your support and prayers. It's been a tough couple weeks, with school being nuts on top of all this stuff with my family. Things aren't much different right now, but my father is doing well. He seems to have made his peace with what is happening, which is a good thing, I suppose. Thank you again, and please continue praying.