| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| mommom |
Posted - Oct 09 2006 : 11:43:35 AM
My son, Jamie, paints cars, trucks, boats, you name it. We fixed up part of our barn so he could do some work on the side to make extra money. He picked up a badly beaten up truck to paint from Jersey the end of August and told the people it would take him 6 to 8 weeks to complete it because of all the attention it needed. He finished it yesterday and was it beautiful! Red. He called the people at about 11:30a and told then he would be arriving at about 2p. They said fine. He pulled into their driveway and out of no where the husband pulled in right behind him in their car. The wife came out of the house with a gun. Jamie was out of the truck when she came out. She pointed the gun to his forehead and , with a few explicit curse words, told him to get off their land and that they were not going to pay him. He just stood there and said what again. This time, she pulled the gun from his forehead and pointed it towards the sky right next to his ear and pulled the trigger. She said, see, it's loaded and I'll get you next time! He started running down the road. My youngest son, Andy, who lives about 30 minutes from there, was on his way to pick him up to bring him back up here but didn't know what had happened. My daughter called him and told him to hightail it down there but to be looking for Jamie on the side of the road as he was hiding. Andy found him and took him to the police.
The police took Jamies statement and went to the peoples house where they were SITTING in their newly painted truck. They made them get out of the truck where they denied even knowing someone with my sons name. But then they started getting belligerent with the police. Unbeknownst to any of them, one of their neighbors saw the whole thing and had actually called the police as he thought they shot my son. They were arrested for a pre-meditated terrorist attack. They spent the night in jail.
They did this because they didn't want to pay the $1200 bill. They figured if they shoved a gun around his head and threatened him that he would be so scared that he wouldn't go to the cops. The detective called this morning and told us that they admitted to the whole thing. They also admitted to planning it.
So, we are all up here just Praising God that he kept our son safe and that he made it home okay! His angels were all around his head and the Lord was standing right next to him! I just wanted you all to know that hatred, crime, and pure ignorance is everywhere. We are blessed because this morning, we got to hug him! Susan |
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| brightmeadow |
Posted - Oct 21 2006 : 3:43:44 PM
I don't know how I missed this when it was first posted, I am so sorry to hear of your son's troubles. My gosh I would think the experience would shake him up, maybe even that post-traumatic stress syndrome we hear about with our veterans returning.
I am just floored by what this couple thought they could get away with. It is so troubling to see the social fabric and morals in this country breaking down with episodes like this and others. The only good I see coming from this experience is the support you are receiving from your friends here and I am sure in your community as well. Try not to let it affect your ability to trust others.. Oh, my...
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| mommom |
Posted - Oct 21 2006 : 09:03:17 AM
We haven't heard from the police department or our lawyer yet. All I know is that I'm taking Jamie to the drs. next week as he needs some help in the coping department, which I knew he would but I had to let him make that decision for himself. The couple is not allowed to contact him in any way. The fact that they don't know our address and they live over two hours away seems to be a comfort to him. He's having a hard time being alone. In this house that's no problem, but at work that's a different story. Thank you all for caring about my son and for your prayers. I've told him about all your thoughts about him and he is really touched. And, so am I. Love, Susan |
| countrynmore |
Posted - Oct 17 2006 : 1:32:55 PM
WOW! That is certainly scary. It made my heart skip a few beats. What an awful thing for a boy to go through, and those people should be locked up for a long time. God was protecting your son.
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| lilpunkin |
Posted - Oct 16 2006 : 7:04:58 PM
Susan- What is the update on this situation? I am so sorry this happened. And I am very thankful that the Lord protected your son.
lilpunkin |
| JudyBlueEyes |
Posted - Oct 10 2006 : 8:48:16 PM
Susan, Blessings, Love and Light to you and your family...my heart is still pounding after I read your story and all the replies. Someone's tag line is "In His Love" and how true that is. I will pray that all comes to the good for your son. Farmgirl Hugs! Judy
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| GaiasRose |
Posted - Oct 10 2006 : 8:29:23 PM
WOW Susan. I was not believeing what I was reading and re-read it! That is terrible but such a good ending in that nothing bad happened. I am glad your family is in tact and will remember you in my prayers.
WOw.
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Tasha-Rose
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| mommom |
Posted - Oct 10 2006 : 7:56:01 PM
Jamie has not gone to work for the past two days. He isn't sleeping too well either. One of my cousins (male) is a counselor and I think he will be comfortable talking to him. He says when he closes his eyes he sees the woman coming towards him with the gun and he keeps hearing the gunshot in his ears. What truly amazes me is that this couple thought he would run away and forget what they did. This is far from over. At Jamies job, he is segregated from the other workers because their jobs are in another part of the building and he is expressing the fact that he is alone all the time. He got the newspaper today and started looking for another job where he will be with other painters. (He's the only one in this shop). When you come from a big family you get used to noise and chatter and companionship and I think he misses this when he works. Thank you all for your prayers for him. I know he's going to be just fine. Love, Susan PS: Luzy, that quote is just wonderful and true, isn't it! Thanks! |
| shoptea |
Posted - Oct 10 2006 : 5:24:40 PM
Susan, I am so sorry to hear that story about your son. thank goodness he is all right - my prayers are with you and your family.
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| mommom |
Posted - Oct 10 2006 : 11:05:05 AM
They let the couple out of jail because the wife has MS and needed medical attention! And, no, they have absolutely no idea where we live. We have gotten a lawyer and a court date has been set. These two are not allowed to contact my son in any way, shape, or form or they will promptly be arrested again. All the churches around me rang their bells yesterday at 10:45a and we all stood outside and listened. What a blessing. Those bells were ringing for us, too. Susan |
| Luzy |
Posted - Oct 10 2006 : 10:58:26 AM
Hi again Susan, My cousin just sent me this quote this morning and I thought of you: If the Lord brings you to it, He will bring you through it. So true?? Hang in there and hug your boy for all us Farmgirls!!!
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| Phils Ann |
Posted - Oct 10 2006 : 10:41:16 AM
Oh Susan. I'm so thankful your son's experience didn't end tragically. You've had quite an emotion packed week... The Lord does reign.
Giving thanks,
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
| bramble |
Posted - Oct 10 2006 : 06:17:56 AM
Susan-How scary and heart wrenching, thank goodness there was no worse outcome. I hope your son will be able to be compensated for his work and that there are no lasting complications from these dreadful people. It's never easy to understand why another person has lost their way and chooses a path filled with hatred and violence. The Amish in your own community have been an amazing source of inspiration this past week. I hope your family can find peace and put this behind you. Blesings to you all.
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| sunshine |
Posted - Oct 10 2006 : 06:12:46 AM
I was off the computer most of yesterday except very early mornign and very late night almost today. I didn't know this had happened I am sorry your son had this happen to him. I am so greatful to God that he was not harmed. Please all of you be extra careful for the time being as who knows what that couple will do to get even with you and the neighbors for calling the police.
Please be ever so careful.
Take care much love
sunshine
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| katie-ell |
Posted - Oct 10 2006 : 05:31:28 AM
May many prayers and blessings be heaped upon your son. Please consider having him talk through this experience with a professional -- perhaps the police could help you in that regard. Also, will you be pressing charges against the couple? Besides getting paid for his work, your son needs to have some action taken against these people for his peace of mind. And isn't it assault with a deadly weapon??
Oh, my, I don't even know where to go with this in my mind, and you must still be in such shock. Who could imagine such people living in our fragile world?
Bless you and your family. |
| julia hayes |
Posted - Oct 10 2006 : 05:10:15 AM
Susan, I'm usually full ramblings but I hardly know what to say here. I am, obviously, so thankful your son is safe. I was breathless reading your post not believing what I was reading! I suppose I need to consider the Amish people in your community a little more because right now I'm feeling really, really angry at the people who so violently threatened your son and I want to see them severely punished for what they tried to pull off. To me, they represent a growing sentiment in our society whose actions display the diminishing value of life. I don't understand it at all and it makes me very very sad.. I'll be thinking of you and your family a great deal as you heal and find some peace!
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| LadyCrystal |
Posted - Oct 10 2006 : 04:46:18 AM
As I read what you wrote it sounded like something that could happen in the movies and thank goodness it had a happy ending.
Alicia
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Oct 09 2006 : 8:35:31 PM
THank God your sons are both o.k. what a scarey thing to go through.
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| Kelly43 |
Posted - Oct 09 2006 : 7:48:30 PM
Well a big thank you prayer just went up from NJ. How awful that your dear sons had to go through this. The good Lord was certianly there for them. I have heard enough about guns for a lifetime. You poor dear Susan that you have had to go through all this, this week. I hope the bells in Lancaster Co. this am at 10:45 reminded everyone how precious life is. Thank You Lord for all you give us.
Kel |
| frannie |
Posted - Oct 09 2006 : 6:10:06 PM
thank God he survived this ordeal. i will be praying for you and your family, your part of the world has surely been through so much lately.
love
fran
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| Bluewrenn |
Posted - Oct 09 2006 : 5:18:58 PM
He needs to consult a lawyer about getting paid for his work, because he may be able to place a lien on the vehicle since they didn't pay him and he should be able to have the vehicle towed back to your barn until it's paid for.
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| Luzy |
Posted - Oct 09 2006 : 4:59:17 PM
So they are already out of jail?????? That's just crazy to me. Do they know where your son lives??? Just be extra careful as I'm sure you are. So glad you can give your boy lots of hugs. Bless his heart, I'm so sorry you all have to go through such an ordeal. We sure live in a crazy, scary world. Be safe!
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| mommom |
Posted - Oct 09 2006 : 4:48:22 PM
I have been watching him closely today. He keeps hugging me. I asked him if he had trouble hearing from the gun being fired right by his ear. He said he can hear okay....but he just keeps hearing the gun go off in his head. And yes, the police knew who the people were and what they were like even before Jamie had told the whole story of what happened. I also talked to Andy today and he said he had such a headache from the whole thing that he couldn't sleep last night. If not for the grace of God this could have turned out terrible. I have been saying thank you all day for his allowing my boy to be okay. Thank you for your thoughts. I've just about had enough of guns for one week. Love, Susan |
| BarefootGoatGirl |
Posted - Oct 09 2006 : 1:00:19 PM
Susan,
That story made my heart skip a beat! I am so glad your son is alright! Praise the Lord!
Trina
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - Oct 09 2006 : 12:52:18 PM
Susan - How scary! I bet you never want to let him to go places alone again! I'm glad he's ok.
Karin |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Oct 09 2006 : 12:50:24 PM
I wonder how many other times these people pulled the same trick and got away with it. I bet more than once. Hurray for your son, being brave enough to call the police.
Peace |
