Win / Win

This past week has been a blur for us.  We have celebrated wedding anniversaries with our kids, played ball with the grand kids, worked on projects, and met with friends and family.   We did not get all the projects done and that is OK.  The important stuff is done.  We really enjoyed spending time with friends and family.  Many of you made a long trip to come and see us.  We talked, laughed, cried and prayed together. We are blessed to have so many people who love us and are willing to make this trip!  To all of you who stopped by this week, Thank you!

We are now getting close to the court date.  As of time of writing this it is 1 day 39 hours 2370 minutes until the hearing.  The common question we are asked is “How are you doing?”  The automatic response to this question is “We are doing well.”   How should you be doing when you are facing your first ever Federal Court Appearance for a humiliating and embarrassing crime?  How should I be doing when I am facing incarceration in the county jail system while waiting for the formal sentence hearing?  How should I feel when I am about to be separated from my wife and family for the next 10 years?

The truth is, we are doing really well!  I know this may sound strange to say but it is true.  As we hung out with everyone these past two weeks, we talked and processed what is taking place on Tuesday.  Through these conversations, we talked about how much God has been working in our lives since this started over 16 months ago.  We have seen God work in our lives and lives of people around us.  He has done some amazing things!  The best part is that God is not done!  He has more in store for us.  We need to be obedient to what He calls us to do.

We are praying that God will bless the motion to allow my release on Tuesday.  We believe that God has work for us to do for Him this fall while we wait for sentencing.  However, if the motion is not granted and I must go to the Dane County Jail, then I know that God has a plan to use me while I am there.  Either way, we win. Knowing this brings us great peace!  We want God’s will to be done. 

Perhaps this is an unusual position to take when facing a prison sentence.  None the less, I believe it is the right one.  God will be with both of us while together or separated.  He has a plan for each of us and we are confident that He will be with us no matter what! This is a promise we have from His word.  We will continue to pray for a release over the next couple of months as this is our hearts desire. 

We want to thank everyone for the prayers you have made on our behalf.  We are overwhelmed by the love you have shown us with your support and encouragement.  We know we are not walking this road alone.

Thank you all for your love and encouragement!

Bryan McFreedom