After months of dealing with myoclonic seizures, several different medications, three short EEG’s and one, long, terrible EEG, Noah’s final sentence has been handed down: he has been diagnosed as an epileptic, likely never to be taken off strong medications, and with a future that will forever hang in the balance. Should this latest drug not work, we are left with few obvious drug options, something that terrifies Mike and me.
Never for a moment, in the midst of all the recent doctors’ appointments, or while recording the 20 or more head drops in a daily journal, have we forgotten who gave Noah this sentence. Her name is Trudy Munoz Rueda. In January, after testimony that spanned nearly seven full days, she was convicted by a jury of her peers. Some people have questioned whether the jury was truly one of her peers; I assure you it was, as several of the jury members are parents, just as she is. The jury, after giving up nearly two weeks of their lives, convicted Trudy and suggested a sentence of 10.5 years. My family would have loved to see her sentenced to the full 15, but we understand that the jury members deliberated and came to the sentence based on what they saw and heard in court. We will trust in that.
This Friday, April 9th, is the end to this long and heart-wrenching chapter in Noah’s Road. The Judge will take into consideration the jury’s sentence. She will read and hear the victim impact statements that our family has submitted. She will read and hear statements from Trudy’s family. She will make a decision that will dramatically affect two families.
We invite everyone who has grown to love Noah to come to the courthouse to support us in this final stand for justice. Please help to show the Judge how much Noah is loved and how your lives have been affected by his struggles. Noah has already been given a final sentence. It was handed down by Trudy Munoz. Please pray and show support in the hopes that the Judge will give Trudy the maximum sentence. We all know it is far easier than the future Noah has in store.
Final Sentencing Details:
April 9
2:00 PM
Fairfax County Judicial Center
4110 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, Virginia 2203
*The courtroom is still unknown, but upon entering, if you give the name Trudy Munoz Rueda, you will be told where to go.
Hey,
I have been following Noah’s story for a long time. I have a 3 year old son, and can’t imagine what your are going through. I wanted to let you know about a site my high school friend started for here epileptic son. They made it so they could track the seizures, but also so they could tell how the meds were effecting him. https://www.seizuretracker.com/ . I hope this helps.
Beth
Sending prayers, love and hugs to beautiful Noah and all the family. Be strong on Friday and I will keeping my fingers crossed for you all, and will pray for the full 10.5 years for her!! As that’s nothing to what you, Mike, Avry and especially Noah has to live with.
Love and prayers for our little mate.
Sally
Australia
Praying for you from VA…I will not be able to make it to the hearing tomorrow, since i just read this today, but i have been following Noah’s journey from the beginning and I pray that God’s presence be known to you tomorrow.
I will continue to pray for Noah and this new life sentence he has been given..do not lose hope for him..with God our journey’s are possible, He does not promise it to be easy, but He promise’s to be with us the whole way, and will even carry us through when we grow tired. Lean on Him and know that there are so many who have been touched by Noah’s story and are praying him thru this next step in his life. <3
Hi…Noah’s story has touched my heart. My mother & I make blue-jean quilts for derserving children. I pick out the fabric and my mother makes the quilt. I would like for Noah to have one of our quilts…Is this something that will be acceptable to you and your husband. I registerd and logged in..Hopefully, you can find my e-mail there.
Take Care,
Noni2, wife to husband with Melanoma, Stage III
I will be praying for you from California.
Prayers for you from West Virginia…I will be thinking of Noah on Friday. I hope there is justice.
Prayers for justice from Georgia. Although I cannot be there in person, I pray that you will feel the love and support of those of us who have indeed fallen in love with Noah and your family.
I am so sorry to hear those results for little Noah. I am unable to be there in court on Friday, but please be assured that we will be praying for the maximum sentence. As stated, it is an easier sentence than what little Noah and you all will have. May the Lord continue to wrap His arms around you all and give you the strength and grace you need each day. With much love and prayers sent your way.
Tracey Bauserman Fleming
If I can’t make it in person (kids to pick up from school), I will be there for you in spirit. Peace.
I’m sorry to hear about the diagnosis of epilepsy. I pray that the drugs will help give Noah, and you all, some relief. While I cannot be there due to in person due to distance on Friday, please know that my prayers are with you. Prayers for the maximum sentence for Trudy and prayers for God to be with her children because they are innocent in all this as you all have said. God Bless you and your family!
I do not live in Virginia, but I will be praying for your family, and stand for the justice that should be served.