We got a little note from N’s teacher on the School News letter we received today. She wrote, “Thank you! I’ll send pictures after they’re developed!”
Visitation 1996
Spring- GOT KIDS for the week, 3/30-4/7
SUMMER-DENIED- We had to move to do the owners of house we were renting was being sold. On August 16th, Keith requested the kids for a week from August 24-August 31. EX said she would have to think about it. She had already stated that he could have the kids from August 11th-30th. On August 20th EX called and said he can’t have the kids. She told Keith, “There is always Christmas” Keith said, “Whatever you say, (her name). I’ll talk to you later” and he hung up. * EX says that Keith could not afford to take the kids because he moved. Seems her understanding of the FACTS is skewed. She DENIED HIM.
*On July 31st, ex’s husband called Keith and told him that if he, Keith, ever wanted to know anything about the kids, to call and talk to him instead of fighting with (ex’s name). Her husband told Keith, that he would tell Keith anything he wants to know, if they want to visit, don’t want to, stay 2 days with him, stay a year or two, he will tell Keith straight up what is going on, he won’t bullshit him.
WINTER-DENIED- on 10/29, EX called Keith asking him to split airfare 3 ways and to split his visitation time with her mother. One week with him, one week with her mother. He asked her if she could purchase the airfare and he would reimburse her and she said she would have to think about it. on 11/19 Keith called ex to see if she decided to help him out and pay for airfare and he would pay her back. She said she hasn’t decided yet. On 11/24 she said no. *EX says that Keith cancelled at Thanksgiving due to not being able to afford cost of transportation. Again, seems her understanding of the FACTS is skewed. 11/24 wasn’t Thanksgiving and SHE said NO to helping him. SHE DENIED HIM.
National Geographic Society
Picked up some books and things for N and L today for Christmas. Will send them soon.
She Signed
J received and signed for the health insurance card 11-23-96.
11-20-96
RE: Health Insurance Card
‘Hi J- We received this information regard (Health) Insurance. I have made copies and have enclosed 1 health insurance and pharmacy ID card. Thank you, Patricia (last name)”.
This was sent Certified, RRR.
Christmas Lights
SO, along with N’s report card, we also got a letter from the AP. It was regarding decorating the School with lights for the Month of December.
Since he/we couldn’t be there, Keith said to check that we would send lights. So we did.
Birthday Present
Sent N’s September birthday present late because we had to order it and it took a minute to get to us.
We sent it today. He was already told it would be late, but it was what he wanted so he wasn’t upset with it being late. He wanted the Star Wars Trilogy.
9-19-96
Re: EOB
“Hello J- We got this yesterday. Thanks, Patricia”
8-23-96
Re: EOB
“J- We received this yesterday. Patricia (last name)”
August 21, 1996
My letter to Ex wife#2, this date, reads as follows:
” Ex’s name,
Keith said I could call you, but I have opted to write you instead. I am writing to formally request that you deal with ME if you have a problem with ME, and not Keith.
I have NO idea why you choose to hate me so much. Please explain it to me. I have NEVER done anything to you that didn’t warrant a “higher authority” (ie: the police) to be involved.
Your issues with me need to be dealt with separately and the letters and phone calls to Keith should be about the health, education and welfare of the kids ONLY..
You needn’t call Keith and whine to him about things I do. My calling the kids is not impediment on their lives. At the time of my call, yesterday all they were doing was watching tv, no harm! I don’t call the time, but I do genuinely care about the kids, after all, they are my stepchildren now, and since I take my wedding vows, “til death do us part” very seriously, they will be my step children for a very long time. I’m sure it’s the same for your husband, (his name) who is their step father. Anyway,
I think YOU should be glad that I take an interest in their lives!! Why do you feel the necessity to hamper any kind of relationship we being to develop when we are allowed to see them? Why don’t you encourage it? Why don’t you channel all the energy you have been WASTING on hating me, into something positive? Why can’t you TRY to get along? I’m willing.
It’s so ironic how you always tell Keith how the two of YOU should try to get along “for the children” don’t you think it would be even better of all four of us, you, (her husband) Keith and myself all got along “For the children?”
Keith never calls YOUR home and harass you about (her husband). Why do you feel the need to be so hateful?
Maybe you could spend LESS time in hating me for NO REASON, and more time concentrating on letting Keith know about the important things going on with the kids like trips to the Emergency room or graduating! These are things he needs to know about! He doesn’t need to know about how you hate me and don’t want me calling the kids or sending them anything!!
Is this why you have chosen NOT to let the kids visit ANYTIME this summer? Another irony on your part. If you have kept any of your past letters to Keith, maybe you should re-read them. They contain sentences written by you about how the kids, “love him, miss him, want to see him.” and a direct quote from April 16, 1995: “Both of these kids need your support too, not just the money, how about some of your time…” Denying his “time” with the kids certainly contradicts your statement, don’t you think? However THIS letter is NOT about THAT. It’s about YOUR problem with ME and how we can rectify “the problem.” Of course, YOU are the one that controls this situation. If you choose to continue on this way, then I respect your decision, but at the same time, I feel VERY SORRY for you! Fortunately for ME, I have NEVER KNOWN what it’s like to LOATHE someone AS MUCH AS you do me!!
AS far as I’M concerned, I will continue as I ALWAYS have. After this, my only correspondence to you will be as it has been in the past, sending you copies of Explanation of Benefits, with the exception of this letter re: (her daughters name) walkman.
As far as my involvement with the kids is concerned, that will not change either. I am doing no harm to them, nor am I doing ANYTHING WRONG in the eyes of the court or law, however, if you are going to deny Keith because of my involvement, or because you do not like me, then you are very wrong and I sincerely hope you do not resort to that.
Thank you for your “time” (her name). This letter was written with no malice intent or ill will. I am just trying to call a “truce” or find a middle ground with you, that’s all. Patricia (last name).”
Keith was denied Christmas visitation as well.
Out of 365 days, Keith saw his kids for 8 days.
