Friday, May 23, was one of our happiest days in the last decade. Around 4pm Ron received a phone call from his probation officer. She was calling to tell him that since he had been a model citizen and had been compliant in every way for the past 2 1/2 years, he was for all intents and purposes, finished with probation. Ron was stunned. He had heard of people being released early from probation, but never when there was a monetary restitution due. He is officially still on probation until October 8, but he no longer has to do lengthy monthly reports, itemizing his wages and explaining how he spends his money. He no longer has to request permission to travel. He can go anywhere in the U.S. whenever he wants, for up to a month at a time. Foreign travel will have to wait until after October 8, but that's ok. Just to be free to go to LA to see David umpire a college game, visit our grandchildren, my mother, or a client, without having to report to someone, is a big deal. Also on our agenda is a trip to Colorado to see Phil, Deborah, Lennon and Elsa. Ron hasn't been there in years, and summer is the perfect time for us to visit.
In the mean time I have scheduled knee replacement surgery for July 9. We will have to work around that date, as I won't be able to travel for several weeks after surgery. More about me at another time. This is a time for celebration. None of us can ever really know how Ron feels tonight. Not having to look over your head, wait for a phone call from probation asking you to pay more money, being told that you should move to a cheaper area because you are paying too much rent, are all things that will not happen anymore. A big weight has been lifted from Ron's shoulders, and mine as well. All I can say is that tonight Ron is all smiles. He's the happiest I've seen him in a long time, and for good reason. Knowing him, he's busy planning for the future. That's just the way he is.
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