Donna
Oak Ridge,#2Author of original report
Fri, September 17, 2004
We went to court, well I did anyways. Steve failed to show as I was sure he would'nt. A attachment order was signed by the Judge, $2500. bond. WOW he has to only pay $250.00 to post bond for another court date. This will never end. I'll never get another penny of support for our children. Steve's sister called me last weekend and verified that Steve does indeed have Hep. C. My son heard the converstion and had no reaction to the news. Not sure where to go from here. I just hope that he makes peace with the kids before its too late. He hasn't bothered to call or anything. He knows my cell phone #, it's been the same for 3 years. I will pray for everyone involved, especially the children. They are ultimately the ones who will suffer. God Bless.
Donna
Oak Ridge,#3Author of original report
Tue, August 24, 2004
Well apparently it's about to come around next friday. The court date has been set, although I have serious doubts that he will show for it. We found him (by pure luck). I drove by the home where we lived while we were married and low and behold there he was - cutting the lawn! He and the girlfriend/fiance have "rented" that house, now all they need is a way to pay for it.... Our son (13) saw his father for the first time since April. He looked shocked and amazed to see us standing in the yard. He literally looked as if he might cry. Then he came up to us and hugged my son. I asked if he would be getting a job since he hasn't worked since May and he disclosed that he is very sick, he says he has cirrohsis of the liver and hepetitis C and soon will be getting disablity. Hmmm. Sounds like a pity ploy to me (we've seen this in the past, just not to this magnetude) he says if he takes care of himself he may live 5 years. I can't help but feel sorry for him if it is true. He has fooled me in the past with faked surgeries and crazy problems that are indicitive of a drug addict. He then asked if the kids could come and see him some to which I had to reply.. "no". Hepetitis C is something I can't risk my children being exposed to and possibly catching. If he wants his visitaion, I suppose he can show up to court and demand it. He hasn't had any contact with the kids so I don't think he really wants them to be a part of his life... New address: 127 Glenn Cir. Powell, TN 37849 Good luck & God Bless all the children...