ourstoryVIII

7-7-01

I know I haven't been on for some time for updates, but here goes. Sara is no longer dating Joe, it just didn't work out. That's ok. She has since met a gentleman named Chris. He has custody of his son Dawson. Dawson is adorable. He is six months old and they have both become part of the family. Now we have two grandsons! Matthew is at the walking stage, really cool. Sara found out about a month ago that she is pregnant and due in January. I kind of hope for a little girl. We are going to have more grandchildren than we know what to do with. It helps to have our new grandkids, but I still miss Lexi more than I can describe. I still sing the songs I used to sing to her, I still talk to her all the time. Lexi is and always will be my special little angel.

dales trial was supposed to be held 7-11, 12, & 13, however, his attorney passed away a few weeks ago. The new attorney anted extra time to prepare. I don't understand why 7 weeks wasn't enough? Anyway the trial has been continued once again. We are now pushing two full years by the time this comes to trial. Everytime the date gets near we all go through so many emotions. Then we are let down again. It's like a roller coaster. Hopefully we will only have to prepare one last time. Hopefully the trial won't be continued anymore.

As far as the "baby bill" is concerned I have not heard anything new. I will do some more checking.

9-29-02

Well, I am finally making my final entry to Lexi's pages. After the trial in March, I haven't been too active with Lexi's web site or the Grieving Granparents page. I have found that the guestbook I have set up is also not working. so I hope to get that up soon. There were so many compasionate entries from all around the world. I miss reading them. I thank all who have taken the time to visit and say a prayer for our precious little angel.

As I said the trial was in March. Since I was threatened by a law suit I must be careful in choosing my words. dale was aquited. After much reflection, I feel the prosecuteor was not prepared at all. He didn't take any time to prepare his witness'. He kept saying he would set up appointments, etc... and it never happened. The police really botched their taped interviews and the defense attorneys were 100% on top of their game. I don't know what the prosecutor's conviction rate is, but if this trial is anything to mark it by, it must be low. Without attacking anyone's character I will leave it at that.

The "baby bill" did not make it. However, a very similar bill was drawn up in the House and made into law. Either way Indiana Legislators did not fail us. Penalties for people who harm children are much harsher now!

Us, Everyone is doing great. We have moved forward. Alexis is still always on our minds. She will be for all time. Sara has another child, Trevor Joseph, 9 months old. He is so adorable. Matthew is talking now, in the last week I got to finally hear "PaPa" (that's me!) and now he says, "I Love You Too". It melts my heart!! Dawson is absolutly awsome. He is talking too. Not quite as understandable as Matt, but getting there quick. Now that they are getting older, I can start to do more, cooler things with them.

I still go visit Lexi. I will never understand why we were chosen to be in the position of having to visit our baby in a graveyard. I don't question God anymore as to why. I do hope that in heaven we don't age. I yearn to have Lexi sitting in my lap, giving her big hugs and kisses. She was my, our "precious Sweetie Girl".

Please always remember that we are not gaurenteed any certain time on this earth. Take the time to tell your loved ones, young and old how much you love them. Our world has forgotten the importance of family. Take a moment to call or visit them, invite them over for dinner, give them hugs and tell them how much they are appreciated. You will never regret it.