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I hesitate to even post this because of a few jerks on here.
Some of you may remember me talking about my brother and sister in law have "custody" of 2 young children they've been with for literally 9 years. They've been custodians, for lack of a better term, for 4 + years. They were going to adopt them. The mother gave up custody. (and she gave up custody of her other 3 kids. Great mom, eh?) The "father", of only 1 of them, has seen his kids exactly 1 time in the last 9 years. He always says he wants to, but he can't ever make the trip from Chicago to Indiana. He needs money and has asked my bro and sis in law to give him some. They haven't. The dude, who isn't even the father of the one, asked my bro in law "how much does the state pay you to take care of them?" Bro said "Not a penny." Dude is after money.
So, about 3 1/2 weeks ago, a court appearance was set up for bro and and sis in law. Their attorney was certain they would get legal custody/adoption of the kids.
But, the dad to the oldest one showed up in court. He has no job, no income other than welfare, and doesn't even know his kid (not kids). He's fighting it. He feels he may get some money.
SOS. It will all work out for my bro and sis in law, as well as my niece and nephew. It's just going to take more money. Heck, the daughter has only seen her dad once, the "son" doesn't know the guy. The mom gave up custody of all 5 of her kids - from 5 different fathers..........and I use "father" lightly.
Me. Brand new work vehicle, and machine. Sets me back 6 figures.
And, a wedding soon, for Sooga. She and son in law to be just 6 weeks ago or so, bought a house. I've been busy doing what I can to help them out. Much more work to do. Seems like all I do is write checks, and do work for them. I'm glad I can, don't get me wrong.
Feel terrible for my "going to be" niece and nephew, scared about the expenditures for work, and my feelings about the wedding are all over the board, depending which day, and which time of day.
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