meanwhile, back at the motel

I had just settled into my seat in the courtroom this morning when Kim Clark of the prosecutors office asked me to come outside the courtroom with her. They are considering having me testify as a witness for the prosecution, and so I cannot be present during either the jury selection or the actual trial. I can only be in the courtroom when I testify. I guess it really is like the tv shows about lawyers.

So, I'm back at the hotel doing some reading, writing, and knitting. Who knows, maybe I'll be able to grab a quick nap? Kim will let me know as soon as they know for sure if I'll be testifying. Meanwhile, I've written the victim impact statement so that I can tweak it over the next couple of days.

Thank you to Brenda for the supportive voice mail you left this morning. I'm strong and ready to do whatever I need to do to ensure justice for the many animals who suffered and died at Muddy Paws.

Thank you to Rick & Beth for holding down the fort while I'.m gone. Give my Cokie Pants girl extra hugs and kisses from me....I know she misses me, but she understands that momma is off helping other dogs who are not as fortunate as she again.

Thank you to Brigitte, Liz, Carol, and all my friends who have put up with my tears and agonized musings and rhetorical questions during the last 9 months. I should thank my 3 daughters here and Rick again for having to listen to me, too.