tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post4395873478267774157..comments2024-03-29T07:52:30.721-04:00Comments on Sparrow Tree Journal: This week.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-59281426068812874282018-03-24T10:08:16.041-04:002018-03-24T10:08:16.041-04:00I was allowed to leave as soon as my case was hear... I was allowed to leave as soon as my case was heard, but I could have waited a while longer. I was hoping I could talk with the father on the elevator and explain my reasoning for including the space heater issue in my report, but he didn't seem interested in talking about it. I can understand that.<br /><br /><a href="http://d2bet.net/" rel="nofollow">ทางเข้า D2BET</a><br />jorjorbethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709331999985806659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-70883270431167612372018-03-22T17:44:28.320-04:002018-03-22T17:44:28.320-04:00Thanks Gayle!!Thanks Gayle!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-86561786890840122912018-03-22T17:41:01.151-04:002018-03-22T17:41:01.151-04:00Yes, kids were much more free when I was growing u...Yes, kids were much more free when I was growing up, too. We learned to be self reliant and responsible at much younger ages, I think. But as you say, things are so much different these days. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-50338653667207234042018-03-22T17:38:56.084-04:002018-03-22T17:38:56.084-04:00"If the father of the two boys was an excelle..."If the father of the two boys was an excellent parent, there would not have been any court hearing in the first place." That's so true, Meike. <br /><br />My birthday weekend won't be nearly as exciting as yours! I wish I was there to help you celebrate. Happy Birthday, my friend!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-81329214332686609202018-03-22T17:37:32.038-04:002018-03-22T17:37:32.038-04:00Funny, one of the boys is named Solomon! I truly w...Funny, one of the boys is named Solomon! I truly worry for their well-being but at least DSS will continue to check on him.<br /><br />Thanks for the birthday wishes!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-64741851179840423892018-03-22T17:35:52.841-04:002018-03-22T17:35:52.841-04:00He was originally arrested for riding the 5 year o...He was originally arrested for riding the 5 year old on the front of his moped without a helmet.....he's making really poor judgements re: their safety. I'm thankful DSS will continue to monitor him.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-81675789618296723512018-03-22T17:34:55.440-04:002018-03-22T17:34:55.440-04:00Thank you!Thank you!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-201186597608303702018-03-22T17:34:32.009-04:002018-03-22T17:34:32.009-04:00"BITE ME"....omg! Hahaha!!! That should ..."BITE ME"....omg! Hahaha!!! That should basically be the uniform of every DMV worker I've ever met. They seem to be a truly miserable lot!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-75912984116799769602018-03-22T17:33:42.519-04:002018-03-22T17:33:42.519-04:00Thank you for the words of support, Colette. Thank you for the words of support, Colette. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-24495974773526772762018-03-22T17:31:10.495-04:002018-03-22T17:31:10.495-04:00Exiting the court right after the father was my ow...Exiting the court right after the father was my own fault, Neil. I was allowed to leave as soon as my case was heard, but I could have waited a while longer. I was hoping I could talk with the father on the elevator and explain my reasoning for including the space heater issue in my report, but he didn't seem interested in talking about it. I can understand that. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-54038779331025242522018-03-22T13:33:42.355-04:002018-03-22T13:33:42.355-04:00I can't help but recall my childhood where we ...I can't help but recall my childhood where we were left unattended all day, but played around the country neighborhood with the local kids, even walking the mile to the Red River through the woods to fish. We also had space heaters, but knew we'd get our ass whipped with a switch if we put ANYTHING near the heaters. We all 6 grew up just fine in spite of the switchings & space heaters. I realize today things are different and kids can't just hang out in the neighborhood due to predators, meth-heads and pedophiles everywhere. I would not want your job for anything. Life is hard for the poor, very hard, as I recall. I hope you have a wonderful birthday weekend!! xoMarionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786883679294446945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-42627436192799207852018-03-22T12:40:05.261-04:002018-03-22T12:40:05.261-04:00You did the right thing with regard to the two you...You did the right thing with regard to the two young boys. The court and GAL should not be allowing you to exit the court building in those circumstances. It sounds like the father was irritated but at least he didn't lash out at you physically. You should not have found yourself in that position and this was definitely not your fault.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-31859875990587723232018-03-22T10:02:55.400-04:002018-03-22T10:02:55.400-04:00You did the right thing, even though it was the ha...You did the right thing, even though it was the hard thing. That speaks to your character. I must say that I believe your empathy for the father's situation (i.e., poverty) was also the right thing to feel. Shutting oneself off to the humanity of the family or their situation might make your decision easier to make, but it would diminish you as a person. Life is so much more complicated than a simple right or wrong. You amaze me. Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929646037752189809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-90275822122159019252018-03-22T05:42:14.810-04:002018-03-22T05:42:14.810-04:00I've told you before, I don't think I coul...I've told you before, I don't think I could cope with the issues you deal with as a guardian ad litem. As for the DMV, I'm now beginning the process in Spain. My last California DMV visit was at their Laguna office to correct an error THEY made. I waited in line for 2 hours and when I reached the customer service rep, she was wearing a T-shirt that read, BITE ME. And she deserved to be bitten.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-54249151938239153282018-03-22T01:57:57.931-04:002018-03-22T01:57:57.931-04:00Hmm... my first comment disappeared mysteriously. ...Hmm... my first comment disappeared mysteriously. Trying again now.<br />You did well in addressing the issue. If the father of the two boys was an excellent parent, there would not have been any court hearing in the first place. I am glad he can keep the children but will be monitored for a while longer, it may help him along (and be good for the kids).<br />Enjoy all the activities surrounding your birthday, Jennifer! Mine are starting tonight and spanning the entire weekend, too :-)Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-62062588822285172332018-03-21T22:33:58.474-04:002018-03-21T22:33:58.474-04:00That is a very hard job you do and I am sure you d...That is a very hard job you do and I am sure you do not feel appreciated - but you are. We need more people like you who put themselves out to help distressed families. You are a very kind and empathetic person and you did good. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-86179874618736758782018-03-21T21:03:05.475-04:002018-03-21T21:03:05.475-04:00Don't get too involved with the dad's feel...Don't get too involved with the dad's feelings.If he cannot comprehend the dangers he put his children in, he'd better start. I have the feeling he's on the wrong road to effective parenting and this won't be his first encounter with the custody issue. And if I'm wrong, hurrah for him.<br />Happy birthday. We Aires are tough! Happy birthday.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-18204426570492772902018-03-21T20:13:57.708-04:002018-03-21T20:13:57.708-04:00They were left unattended for all of that time? Oh...They were left unattended for all of that time? Oh god. And with a space-heater? <br />Well. I think it would take King Solomon to decide some of the things you deal with. And even then...<br />I'm glad you got all of the hard stuff done and that you can have a beautiful birthday weekend. Happy birthday, sweet woman! Happy birthday. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-65816372700710503602018-03-21T18:55:19.581-04:002018-03-21T18:55:19.581-04:00Sad news the Dad did not understand. Too bad you c...<br />Sad news the Dad did not understand. Too bad you couldn't say why the heater was bad but you had his children in mind. I think (hope) he was just stressed over everything and will understand.<br />Yea ! for your Birthday and Weekend.<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.com