Joy in Court

Today was court for my restraining order and custody modification against my son's father.

I am so relieved and happy! The restraining order was granted for 3 years. He cannot contact me in any way shape or form for that period of time. Additionally I was granted sole legal and physical custody of our son with NO visitation.

This means that I am able to prepare to move out of the area. I am hoping to take a trip in July to go visit my friend, stay with her for a week or so, and look around at some possible homes for the kids and I. She is going to take her vacation for the week we are there. So in addition to looking for a home, we will also be doing some FUN stuff with all the kids.

I am really looking forward to this chance to make a brand new start!

I am a little sad that I will still be so far away from my daughter, I feel like I am going to be missing out on so much with her going into high school. But I will be able to utilize all the things I had set up for us to communicate and keep in touch back when my son's father refused to give me permission to move to be with her.

And if all else fails and I am not able to find something near my best friend, I can always go to be closer to my daughter. It is wonderful to not be locked into living somewhere and be able to have the freedom to find a new community to call home.

This is one of those take a deep breath and say "Thank you GOD for all you have done!" because although there has been many horrible things happen the last 6 months, it has layed the ground work for these wonderful and amazing things that are starting to happen now!