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March 23 no surprise/surprsieAt 9:00 this morning, I went to a conference for my ex not paying child support. The no surprsie is that he did not show up. Assuming he was still down in Texas, I figured he wouldn't bother to show or give notice. Got there, signed in, waited the ten minutes from being early then an additional 15 since Bill did not show. The hearing officer calls me in finally.
We talk about the case briefly, and that he is obviously not coming. She says we have an option of sending out a 10 day warning notice, then issuing a warrant. The last hearing officer I had was incredible. He followed up on everything and stayed on top of events. He also did not balk on contacting the Feds and/or Bill's federal probation officer. When I spoke to the new hearing officer's assistant, she acted like working with the feds was a completely foreign idea. Lordy... I just love having to get a new person up to speed. Nothing like doing someone else's job for them. That's what po's me so much about Domescti Relations. I am always updating them, giving info... and then when I'm there for a hearing or conference they ask me what I want done. Here's a crazy idea - whatever is allowing by law. There ya go - not so difficult. He's out of compliance with the order - jail his butt. At least then he can be on work release and there is steady child support. (or hers in the case of deadbeat moms) If it is clear and simple, maybe so many people wouldn't try to cheat the system, and more importantly their kids!
So, I inform this hearing offier about the federal charges and that there is a probation officer in place. She lets me know that Bill is in NY. I ask if it is the Rockaway zip code and street address where his parents live and she confirms that. So, we leave it that she will call his probation officer and see where she can go from there. If that doesn't go anywhere, she may look into sending enforcement to NY. I can just imagine that. I'm sure Queens is much more effecient than a suburban county in PA. Uh huh.
My kids' dad is back in NY, and they have no idea. Jamie may know, as they have some communication. It's a sin... he moves and doesn't bother to tell them? Gawd. And, yeah I am assuming he is fading out of his second set of kids' lives as well. It sickens me. When he did that with mine, it put holes in their little souls and hearts, I swear. It's disgusting that he's doing it again!
Bill is 50. I am assuming he has no job and is probably living with his elderly parents. (I think his dad is 73 and mom is about 69 or so) I guess he's just never going to get that he has to pull himself together or all the damage he does to the children he claims to love so much. It's beyond sad. March 19 another day, another interviewLater today, I have an interview for a position with a video relay service. This one is about 33 miles from my house. While that is not ideal, right now I am okay with having to take it should nothing else come up. It would be it just to have some peace of mind. I am not as nervous for this interview as I would normally be since I have met the manager a few times and she has pretty much said to just come and talk to her and I would have the job.
So... think a good thought for me at about 3:45 today.
On a very sad note... many of you may remember me asking for prayers for a co-worker who has a vrery sick little boy. Her daughter, Avery had passed away from leuemia about 2 years ago when she was about 18 months old. Against incredible odds, Erin and her guy had twins and Nolan was diagnosed with the same rare leukemia. His twin, Cavlin does not have it. Nolan passed away yesterday. Apparently, his little heart could not take all the medical proceedures that were being done to him. It's beyond comprehension. Please send your prayers up for Nolan, Erin, Jeff, Calvin and Avery. Thank you. March 15 weekendMy weekend has been pretty doggone nice so far. Yesterday, I went to watch my nephew's basketball game. It was his championship game, and although they lost it was an exciting game to see. He's improved since the last game I saw too. I got to hang around with my buddy Robin for part of the day... we're good for each other and I am thankful she is in my life.
After that, I came home, took Colleen to work, then headed out to interpret a fire department banquet. It was in one of the nicest restaurants in our area and I was interpreting for two of the nicest people I know. The food was excellent. The presentations and entertainment were heartfelt and fun and the whole night was very enjoyable. Nights like that make many things worthwhile.
Today I need to get back to regular ole everyday stuff. Grocery shopping, doing taxes and financial aid stuff and at least a little bit of cleaning. The weather seems to be turning more Spring like - yeah! I'm debating if I should order one more shipment of oil just to keep the chill out during the nigth and early morning.
This week, I need to intensify my job searching. I have an interview on Thursday with the long established video relay service in my area. I think it is a formality, but will be on my best behavoir anyway. I am anxious to get some plans in place for the end of the school year. March 07 Jamie's back!Yay! Last night, Colleen and I drove down to Phila airport to pick up Jamie and her friend. The flight got in at 12:10 am, on time but they were a while coming out as no one could find the girls' bags. It felt like it took a very long time to get out of there - especially since there is "no stopping" at the pick up area. (basicly there is a cell phone lot you're supposed to wait untill they are ready to walk out the terminal doors or you're supposed to pay an arm and a leg to park) By the time we took Sheri home and got to our house it was a little after 2:00 am.
Jamie had so much to talk about. The people were what most touched her. She said most have very little but are careful about how they dress and very proud of what they have. The group did sooooo much in one week. There were countless lectures and meetings, visits to different organizations, families took students in for a night and breakfast the next day, benefit concerts, children that broke your heart - asking for money for something to eat (they were not allowed to just give anyone money) or to buy food for a younger sibling, the former addicts at one of the centers (who were as young as 9 - the glue fumes make them feel invicible and reduce hunger pains) .... she just had an amazing experience. I can see her making this her passion. She taught me all kinds of things about fair trade, free trade, farming and poverty in less than 24 hours. I am so proud of her.
Before they left, Jamie spoke some fair classroom Spanish. She said by the end of the week, she was having hour long conversions with people there. She's thinking about going back to Nicaragua instead of Guadelehara (sp?), Mexico in the summer. The violence that has been reported there is a big reason.
It was incredibly good to see her last night and today. We went out to lunch where Colleen waitresses and then I drove her back out to her apartment. (the airline is supposed to be delivering her bag there this afternoon) *It was delivered - I just talked to her.*
Well, my brain must be tired along with the rest of me - I've run out of things to write about! Thank goodness it's the weekend! March 02 snow baby!Careful what you wish for, I guess. I didn't even know there was a Nor'easter on the way til a friend mentioned it Saturday night. Even when he did, I thought - the weather people are probably wrong again and we won't get anything. Well, lo and behold they were right. This time the snow fall did a flip - more snow near the Jersey shore than the Philadelphia NW suburbs. I think we got about 6 inches - enough to cancel school for the day, even in Philly. (they rarely ever cancel for snow)
It's weird that Jamie totally missed this and is in 90 degree weather. Will have to fill her in when I pick her and a classmate up Friday night. Looking at her schedule, it looks like they do about 3 to 6 activities a day. I "youtubed" some of the places she is going to or organizations she will be working with. Very, very interesting. I am sure she will come back with many revelations. Today, they traveled about 3 hours to Matagalpa, had lunch with and economist (I think), meetings with 2 non profit groups, tourist time and a nice dinner. Tomorrow there is a visit to a coffee farm, another meeting with a vip, and an organization, then they meet the families that will take them all in for a night. I think she will enjoy that alot. Probably not as much as when they visited w/ an organization that helps street kids but quite a bit I'm sure.
Colleen is in Atlantic City with her boyfriend and his family. I feel bad that they got socked with the worst of the storm. Still, I'm sure they stayed nice and cozy and are having fun.
My snow day was not all that exciting. It was nice to sleep in! Once I got moving, I had a nice breakfast and enjoyed my coffee. Eddie went out and shoveled. Even though we were due to get some more, it's always easy to shovel some then come back and do the rest. I went out to get the rest and clean off my car later. That was about it for me.
Had planned to do some more, but I seem to have some of the symptoms back from before I had my fibroid proceedure. Grrr. Not happy. **and if the lady from the anti UFE group reads this - DO NOT bother sending me a message. I still have no regrets about having it.** GUess I need to schlep back to the doctors and see what she says. |
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