It has now been over 3 1/2 years since I last saw Kody and Haley. They are still in my thoughts every day and in my dreams every night.
My ex-husband is still working for the same police department, but he has FINALLY broken up with his abusive girlfriend. I was very happy to hear that!
I have had a couple of court hearings this year. I was ordered to pay child support in the amount of $397 a month. I am not upset over this at all. I know that the money goes into my children's household and that is all that I can ask for. It also prevents my ex-husband from threatening to revoke my parental rights.
I spoke with my ex-husband in February of this year. He told me that I could come to Texas to visit the children...but the children would (once again) not be coming to California for my court ordered parenting time. We talked for approximately 3 hours. I have no doubts that if I were to go to Texas at this time some bogus charge would be used against me, and I would be promptly arrested. It has happened before...it would definitely happen again if I gave them the chance.
I am still receiving good communication with the schools. I have school photos of the kids that I ordered, and I get to talk to each of them every other month. I have found some solace in the fact that I can at least talk to them a couple times a year. Of course, it is now Summer and I am unable to talk with them due to Summer break from school. It is heartbreaking.
My next step is to either go into Federal Court or to go to the state of Texas and ask for custody of the children. Funds are scarce, and I am frustrated that there are not more legal avenues one can take to receive help in situations like this
November 25, 2004
It is Thanksgiving, and I am alone today. My oldest daughter, Breanne, is now 20 years old and in the Army. She is stationed at Fort Sam Houston, and I miss her terribly.
It is strange...all of my children are now in Texas.
I am hoping that Breanne will get to visit with her brother and sister. That would be good for my soul.
I received Kody's pictures for this school year. He is not smiling...looks angry in fact. I need to call him and find out if he is okay. Then again...are any of us "okay"?
February 4, 2005
It has now been over 4 years since I last saw Kody and Haley. The time does not "fly by". It is a slow and painful process.
I was able to speak with Kody on Christmas Day! My son sounds so grown up! I just can't imagine how different he will be (and Haley too) when we meet again.
Breanne is hoping to visit with Kody and Haley. She spoke with my ex-husband, and he agrees that the children need to see each other. I am hoping that this will happen during the kid's Spring Break.
We shall see...
