Thanks for comments
Dianavan, Verity is not an inmate! She always wanted to work with criminals and started voluntary work with the Probation Service before getting her job. She's already had her first promotion - and I am proud of her - she simply won't tell me anything of 'her day'. Of course I know there's stuff she can't disclose but she doesn't even say where she's going socially.
Hi Hawker.
"The weird thing is, the child described in the report bears no resemblance to the child that lives at our house.......how does that happen?" I felt the same way and I believe we are not alone!!
I too have the 23 Aug in my sights and hope that my Phil and your Tamsyn have reason to celebrate.

Truebrit "I count my blessings simply, - no unwanted babies, .... no child of mine addicted to drugs or alcohol that I can see.........."

Yes, I had that thought a while back.   Unfortunately my son is a smoker and likes to have a beer. My husband has been totally tee-total since before he turned 18 so I think Phil is out to try booze himself. He knows we care about him. He just has this teenage stage to get through... i just hope it doesn't last 'til his 30s!

Thanks for all your supportive comments.

Hazel.