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Aug. 6, 2008
Jury Duty...
In the middle of getting the house pulled together, I was called up for Jury Duty. Inside I was thinking, "This is NOT what I need right now!" But outwardly (and for the children), I was saying, "There is a reason for this right now. Maybe you will get to meet a judge!!"
Yes, I took all five of my children down to the courthouse. If I could have found a babysitter for today, I could have found one for the court days. They all filed into the row with their bags full of books and an extra bag with our sandwiches (yes, I packed a lunch, I was not taking any chances).
The lawyers were coming in and getting comfortable, they were in for the long haul. The children were quietly asking questions about the goings on. My seven year old Darling Son, full of awe, said, "Mom...this is the closest I have ever been to a policeman."
After the judge came in, he began reading questions that we needed to answer yes or no to. If the answer was yes, then we needed to come forward and speak with him. I answered NO in my head to all the questions! I decided that this was still the time to go forward with my legitimate reasons for not being able to serve.
So I stood in the line and waited my turn. My heart was beating out of my chest and I continued to rehearse in my head what I would say. I have five children. I am their sole caregiver during the day. I home school them. On and On...
My turn is next. Relax and take a deep breath. I step forward and explained that I have a legitimate reason for needing to be excused. I go through my list with the least shaky voice I can muster. He smiles at me and says, "Are you the old woman in the shoe?" And then excuses me.
I thanked him, collected my children and was on my way. See? Nothing to worry about!  |
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Posted by Anonymous 
Aug. 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment