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CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE. The Peterson Family Tuesday, January 13. 2009Anticipation of Conner Jackie and I enjoyed spending the holidays with many of our 15 grand children. We have always spent as much time with them as possible. We've attended a lot of soccer, volleyball, and baseball games and watched them with the usual pride grandparents feel. I have spent many hours teaching them the fundamentals of golf and encouraging them to enjoy the game as much as my children and I did growing up. The hours spent with them doing activities like fishing, hunting, golf, hiking, mountain biking, and going to the beach have been such a special blessing. I love my grandkids very much. When each of them was born, it was so special to actually hold the little bundle in my arms.
Jackie and I were waiting in great anticipation of Laci and Scott's baby Conner. The last 2 days we spent with them in Carmel - a week before Laci's disappearance - were so joyful. Laci was very pregnant and she and Scott were so happy. We all sat in front of a fireplace at The Inn at Pebble Beach our last night together. We talked about baby names and the new nursery they were preparing. I had built a model lobster boat to add to the nautical theme of the room and Scott had asked me how large it was so he could put up an appropriate size shelf in the baby's room. We talked about future plans they had. Among them would be starting an olive grove somewhere near San Luis Obispo where they would live and make their livelihood. We jokingly offered to stay in a cottage on the property and do chores and babysitting for our keep. As we parted that night and I hugged Laci and then Scott, I felt a palpable longing to hold their new baby in my arms as I had held the others. It was a feeling akin to looking forward to an embrace from one we deeply care for. Sadly, I never got to hold Conner or watch him grow and mature as I have the other grandkids. Someone took the lives of Laci and the Conner and devastated Scott's life. Now an innocent man sits on death row. It is our duty to right this great wrong. And we shall. Lee Peterson Monday, January 5. 2009Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season. I love the story of Christmas and the hope that comes with it. After sharing the holidays with family, Joe and I went up to see Scott the day after Christmas. We truly do treasure the simple things in our relationship with him, whether it's a hug, our conversations while we visit, or the letters we receive from him. Our time with him is always so special.As the wheels of justice slowly turn, there are two significant events that will most likely occur this year. First, we're hoping that the state will soon assign Scott an appellate attorney to handle his direct appeal. (Our family has been retaining Cliff Gardener to handle the habeas petition). The second is the upcoming civil trial against Scott currently scheduled for May. While I can't say we look forward to Scott being sued, we do welcome the opportunity to share the truth. We thank you for your prayers and support over the past year and may you treasure the simple things and be blessed this coming year! Janey Thursday, November 27. 2008Thanksgiving... Thanksgiving was a special holiday because we all looked forward to spending it with Scott & Laci. We could always count on them making the trip to San Diego to be with us. Every Thanksgiving, Scott and Laci had Christmas presents in tow. That year they gave us all a beautiful oil burning Christmas candle tied with a beautiful sparkly snow flake bow that I still have tied the same way Laci presented it to us.
We were all very excited to see Laci as she was 6 months pregnant and we were going to see her belly showing for the first time. The ladies in the family gathered for a beautiful baby shower in her honor. We showered her with gifts, ate all of her favorite foods and deserts, and took photos that we will treasure forever. The excitement of welcoming baby Conner to our family was on everyone's mind and heart that Thanksgiving. Ed & I hosted the Thanksgiving dinner at our brand new home. We had just moved in the week before, so it was perfect because we could stretch the Thanksgiving table the entire length of the room and all 26 of us sat at one long beautiful table! For me, Thanksgiving of 2002 was one of the very best. It was special because no one in our family missed the gathering that year. We are thankful for that because it was the last time that most of our family would see and hug Laci. We will treasure those special memories of Thanksgiving 2002 with Laci & Scott forever. As we gather again this year we wish you and your family a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving in 2008! Susan Scott's Sister Wednesday, November 19. 2008Six people were exonerated... Six people were exonerated in the same case last week in Nebraska! Their 1989 convictions were overturned after new DNA testing pointed to another suspect. Check out the story in Omaha World Herald.The Peterson Family Tuesday, November 11. 2008Thank you for all the birthday cards... Thank you for all the birthday cards you sent to Scott. We are grateful for your continued support. As we are experiencing the beginning of Fall, it brings with it all the holidays we shared with Scott and Laci in our home.
Day to day there is something to fondly remember their visits and how playful they were. Our grandchildren couldn't wait to see them because they brought the "fun times". Laci would often bring me a small item she made for the house, like picture frames with shells or pieces of beach glass glued to them. Sometimes she would bring something she read about or saw on Martha Stewart. We talked about recipes, while others watched sports or tossed the football. We were one big family enjoying our precious time together. We are so grateful for your prayers and thoughtful comments, prayers and encouragement. It continues to give us hope that we will soon all be together again. We thank God daily for you in our lives. Proud to be Scott's Mom Friday, October 24. 2008Scott's birthday... Today is Scott's Birthday, he is 36. Scott was only 30 when Laci and Conner were abducted. Today is a sad day for our family and Scott's supporters. It is sad that we can't celebrate Scott's birthday and it's sad that we can't celebrate with Laci and Conner on their birthdays. That is Scott's real loss. Conner would have been 5 this year. Conner was so real to us, we had seen his little face in the ultrasound pictures. All I can think about today is the injustice that's been done to my son. It is a real disservice to the memory of Laci and Conner. How could this happen? I look forward to when we can celebrate with Scott for all the birthdays he has missed. Scott's Mom Tuesday, October 7. 2008Why Didn't They Look?
Saturday, September 13. 2008Last week I saw... Last week I saw through my window a neighbor working in his yard. He is an older man and he was hauling sod in his wheel barrow on a very hot day. My first thought was that Scott would go help him, but then I realized Scott wasn't here. If he were, Scott would have gone right out the door to help without being asked. That has always been his way. He and Laci were always eager to help someone out. I admired how they lived, how they shared in everything and how many thoughtful things they did for their friends, neighbors and their community. They had such fun together. Scott's Mom
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