What's Going On........

[DianaB]

Yes, we have some and they are ready in case of an emergency. I would hope that they would never be used though.

We just had Damon's parole officer here. She is suppose to check out the residences of the parolees and she wasn't happy that Damon wasn't actually living here but in a tent and that he hadn't contacted her about it. He's going to be in trouble for that. We spent some time with her going over what he's allowed and not allowed to do. She cautioned us to contact the sheriff if we have any problems because then it will go across her desk and she'll be aware of any problems. She was very nice.

[judy]

Good to know that she is available! Does Damon check in with her?

How is Karlie doing?

[DianaB]

Karlie is doing fine. Last week after Damon left she would listen to a book that he did for her with his voice reading it......over and over. She was also cried easily. One afternoon she sat on the swing and cried......Dean came in and told me "Sissy hurt" but when I went out she was just crying for her Daddy.

This weekend she's staying with Dae Lynn. Damon's going to his sisters but he's leaving Karlie with us.

Dae Lynn went and talked to him last night and told him that she was filing. She's mostly doing it so that Damon can't get Dean during the divorce. He's lost a lot of weight and I guess he looks bad. She came home feeling pretty bad and upset. She's really questioning what she's doing. Yesterday was really hard on her. I can understand why.....it sounds so trivial that we caught him lying about such piddly things.......but that's not the problem.....it's the lies. Sigh.....this is all hard!! I feel for her and I feel for Damon.......and the kids.

Damon's parole officer called and talked to him and he has a week to find a house to live in. She understood what was going on and I'm glad that she gave him some time.

[JJJ]

I feel so bad for kids when stuff likes this happens. I don't regret never going after my ex and asking for one single penny. I know it's different scenario than your family issue but never less painful for kids. Kids only have one childhood and it shouldn't come with problems like this.

[judy]

I agree Jessica. My first ex left when Jessie was 7 months old. He cheated on me, and was a pathetic huma being. He sent $50/month for a while, and when it stopped, I didn't care. I just wanted him out of my life. He would have been a really bad person for Jessie to grow up around!

He is now an alcoholic, and Jessie stopped talking to him years ago. Some people just have to be walked away from.

[DianaB]

Dae Lynn took Damon to town yesterday to look for an apartment. They found one and had to put down two references. The last place that they lived gave them a really bad recommendation. Dae Lynn came home so furious!! We had painted the WHOLE house and sealed cracks!! She lived with no heat or air conditioning and so many other problems when she lived there......none of which he ever fixed!! Then after the kids moved out they had to move back into the home!! There was a hole in a door that Dae Lynn offered to fix and they said to just leave it (it was a cheap trailer house door) and she had been told that it was alright to pay their rent any time during the month......he mentioned that there was holes in the doors and that they never paid their rent on time!!! It ends up that we have friends that work in the office where they're trying to rent so they're going to explain it to the owner and leave it up to him to decide whether to rent or not. UGH......what is up with some people??!!!!

It's been rainy and cooler here so everyone's feeling sorry for Damon. Dae Lynn is really struggling with her decision but has decided to wait for a few months to see how things go. Damon is talking about seeing someone at a mental health facility. He really needs some help.

[Janet]

That wasn't nice of that landlord to do that. Seems that people can be so mean spirited. I hope Damon can get the apartment and that things will work out for him. I liked meeting him for just those few minutes, but he has a lot to deal with and get straightened out before he could ever be a good husband or a good father. I really hope he seeks the out the mental health facility. He'll just have to remember to be honest or no one will be able to help him.

I know Dae Lynn is a strong young woman and will manage. She has a great support system in her family.

[DIANE W]

Originally Posted by DianaB

Dae Lynn took Damon to town yesterday to look for an apartment. They found one and had to put down two references. The last place that they lived gave them a really bad recommendation. Dae Lynn came home so furious!! We had painted the WHOLE house and sealed cracks!! She lived with no heat or air conditioning and so many other problems when she lived there......none of which he ever fixed!! Then after the kids moved out they had to move back into the home!! There was a hole in a door that Dae Lynn offered to fix and they said to just leave it (it was a cheap trailer house door) and she had been told that it was alright to pay their rent any time during the month......he mentioned that there was holes in the doors and that they never paid their rent on time!!! It ends up that we have friends that work in the office where they're trying to rent so they're going to explain it to the owner and leave it up to him to decide whether to rent or not. UGH......what is up with some people??!!!!

It's been rainy and cooler here so everyone's feeling sorry for Damon. Dae Lynn is really struggling with her decision but has decided to wait for a few months to see how things go. Damon is talking about seeing someone at a mental health facility. He really needs some help.

Sorry but i dont quite understand, is the apartment just for Damon?

I agree it is so unfair when people can have power to say whatever they want, and then it is very hard to correct.