Posted on May 12, 2018
LTC Stephen F.
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My friends I am leaving soon to take my youngest son to buy groceries and take him to pick up his medicine.
I am wrestling what to do about my first born son Daniel who is in a drug-treatment-program in Florida.
We still have some bills to pay for my mother-in-laws utilities. In the past we have postponed a payment to the following month.

I have asked the Lord for guidance as I do each day.
I may send enough to cover treatment for 10 days - $170. I think I need to deposit in Daniel's Bank of America account. I was hoping I could pay the facility directly.

Images: Adult sons in 2008 or so left to right Daniel [drug treatment], Caleb, Ethan [Federal Prison], Gerson [lives with us].

1. My wife is concerned about my oldest adopted son [first marriage] who is incarcerated in his birth state of Mississippi in a low security prison. In 2011 my Army Ranger son was sent to Leavenworth Disciplinary Barracks. He is my first adopted son. I just learned from my former mother-in-law than Ethan was transferred back to a West Virginia Federal Prison.
2. My first wife sent me a strange email last night about my first-born son Daniel who she says "recently entered into a treatment program where he is getting stabilizing doses of medication every morning under the supervision of physicians and a counselor."
a. payment is cash only, no credit card over the phone [typical for drug addict treatment]
b. "Daniel wants me to tell you the treatment program has made him feel peace, has made him stop craving drugs; he has quit smoking and says he wants to stay sober."

Later tonight, after I get back I intend to research the treatment facility to make sure they are legitimate.
I will respond to discussions when I get back tonight.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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LTC Stephen F. , tough decisions. Prayers for you and yours.
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LTC Stephen F.
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Thank you my friend Lt Col Charlie Brown for your prayers.
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Prayers !!!
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LTC Stephen F.
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Thank you my friend (Join to see) for your prayers.
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SSG David Andrews
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Prayers have been sent for your sons LTC Stephen ford. I pray that the Lord will conquer any and all addictions and will change hearts and minds and resolve any disciplinary problems. I pray that the Lord will lead each of them back into his fold.
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LTC Stephen F.
LTC Stephen F.
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Thank you my friend SSG David Andrews for your prayers.
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SSG David Andrews
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LTC Stephen F. - You are quite welcome. We should have each others' backs.
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