greeting from Mechele

Hi all...look under comments of previous post....greetings from Mechele!!!!! Not sure how it ended up there...but it is.......

update

It it with the utmost joy in my heart that I can report that Mechele, Colin and Audrey are enjoying the weekend together at last!!! Tears of joy and lots of hugs and kisses were shared. Each of you have tread this journey with us for so long that finally some joy can be shared with all of you. We are getting internet service next week at the apartment and Mechele is anxious to send messages to all of our dear friends and family. For the first time in over three years I can go to sleep with a smile and thankfulness that my child has been reunited with her husband and daughter. YOU my dear friends have helped so very much in making this dream become a reality. Our journey is not ended, but we have taken a HUGE step in bringing her home for good. Let's just take a deep breath for now, and revel in this blessing. My heart is full of love and gratitude to every single one of you, and with great appreciation to Terry and Brian, who truly are Angels among us!! Will post later in the week....my love and many hugs to each of you.

A VERY happy and GRATEFUL mom!
Sandy

FREE AT LAST!!!

Mechele was released from Hiland late last night. Thanks to everyone who made this possible, especially our two very special angels!! I talked to her about 130AM (CDT) and I don't think the reality of being released had sunk in just yet. I will post more info later, but for now I just wanted to share this precious moment of joy and happiness with all of you!!! BIG Hugs to everyone!!
Sandy

update..again

Well, it seems that after the state's opinion made public by Alaska Daily News re: www.adn.com that they would not object to property bond, they did! How sad! I do so hope that people in Alaska are paying attention to statements made to the press that they are going to do one thing then.....opps., not really!! So, we are back to spending $25,000 of which we will not get back so that a bailbondmen will pocket. Sorry I must be missing something here...but makes no sense to me..would love you guys feedback!

Bail update

Quick note to all! Waiting on state to reply to new bond allowing us to use property. They have expressed that they will not contest it so the Judge will just have to sign off on it. No one wants her out more than our family, but we are protecting people who have so generously agreed to contribute to this, so we will have to wait to insure that happens. The kind person that has put up the property bond is from Anchorage. Not sure where "Seattle" came into play. Mechele has been appointed a new attorney so we are working on that aspect. Thanks so much to those who have donated money to help defer expenses. Although it appears we will have a public defender there still will be expenses involved. I have set up an account for these expenses and donations can be made through PayPal or by check. If anyone would like details of how this money is being spent please email me personally and I will be happy to provide this to you. It is amazing after the last three and 1/2 years how many wonderful, generous and caring individuals are offering their support. What a turn around from the first bail hearing!!! Do know that it is because of all your support that we have come this far. I am so grateful that you have been there for us. I will update more as I find out more details. My love and gratitude to all of you. And to all the moms out there....have a blessed Mother's Day!! You have all made mine a much happier one than I have had in a long time!!

Sandy
PS....Willy, your posts are coming through in Japenese and I can't translate them!!

quick update

We are awaiting word on bail..we have gone back to the judge and asked if we can post bond directly with the court rather that spending $25,000 (non refundable) using a bail bondsman. It has delayed her release but ultimately could save $25,000 which could go towards atty fees. Either way, we have her covered. Mechele sends her love and gratitude to all of you....will post as soon as I hear news. Get ready, we are going to launch another letter campaign. I actually heard the last one we did was effective!!! Hugs to everyone! Sandy

new update

There truly are angels among us!!! We have been blessed by two of these wonderful beings that have so generously stepped up to the plate on Mechele's behalf! We have the resources to get her out!!!!Hopefully everything will be done and she will be out tomorrow or Wednesday....as always I will keep everyone posted.. Thanks to everyone for your generous offers of support, spiritually, emotionally and financially. We will be setting up a fund to help with expenses and I will post info on that soon. There is a light of the end of this long tunnel and each of you has helped get us to this point. My extreme gratitude and love to all of you. Will post soon....and thanks for helping give me the best mother's day gift of all!!

A humbled and grateful mom
Sandy