If they're true and my brother was abusive, then he was entitled to his day in court also. Cody made himself jury and executioner that day.

It's hard to forgive. We have to forgive -- we're commanded in the Bible to forgive. It's something I have to work on, and the only thing we can pray for is this sentencing. We pray that it does work.

I had the feeling that this might be the way it goes, because of all the lies. I'm not happy but I can live with it. At least he's not free.