I am so sad and mad and depressed

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I am so sad and mad and depressed
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Mon, 07-26-2004 - 12:59am
You will not believe this! My nephews are gone. We got a call at 8:00. My Dh's sister said she left Dallas and was on her way to get the boys. She said she found them a place to live with her boyfriends brother. She had not signed any legal papers yet, so there was just nothing we could do. I just can't believe it. We barely had time to say goodbye. One minute we were watching movies together and the next minute we were scrambling to pack them up. The boys were so upset and crying that they did not want to leave. I am just in such shock. We don't know what to do now. At least before the boys were near some of their family in their hometown now there is no way to know what is happening. Please, please pray for these boys. God I hope they are okay and nothing happens to them. His sister said she would call us tomorrow. Why I don't know. I still just can't believe this. I need to go lay down I think.

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Mon, 07-26-2004 - 7:38am
I am so incredibly sorry. I can only hope this arrangement falls apart quickly and that she returns asking again for you to step in and provide care. Can you at least find out their address and phone number so you can stay in touch? Those boys are going to need you right now.

How awful. I wish I knew what to say - Suzanne

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Mon, 07-26-2004 - 8:24am
If you can find out an address where the boys will be staying, perhaps you can give child protective services a call and express concern. Even if there's no proof of any sort of abuse going on, your SIL's history of poor decisions might be enough for them to arrange for someone to go and have a look and see how the boys are being cared for. Thinking of you - Suzanne
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Mon, 07-26-2004 - 11:40am
I am so sorry to hear about what happened. I don't know what to say, but I am sorry and I will think about and pray for the boys. The only thing that I can think of is that the time that you were able to have your nephews was probably one of the best in their lives and I am sure that they will think of it often. Hopefully, they will return to you.

Hugs to you...and prayers too.

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Mon, 07-26-2004 - 12:09pm

I'm so sorry to hear that.

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Mon, 07-26-2004 - 1:16pm
Wow! I am sos orry that this is happening.
Why did she decide to take them? Can you not ask a lawyer or judge on what rights you have to keep them with you?
I hope they stay safe and you can get them back.

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Mon, 07-26-2004 - 1:57pm
I don't exactly know what's going on but I hope the best comes from what seems to be an ugly situation!!

I'll keep you and the boys in my thoughts....


~Tammy

Mom to Synthia (11 years) and Zoe (10 months)

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Mon, 07-26-2004 - 3:09pm

Thank you everyone for your nice posts. I have spent the morning at my little sisters house

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Mon, 07-26-2004 - 7:19pm
I am so sorry! I was afraid something like that would happen when I read your post about getting them. There isn't anyway ya'll can talk her into letting you all keep em? I can't believe that she took them from ya'll so they could live with her boyfriends brother?? If ya wanted to be mean about it..Maybe ya could take her to court and prove that she is unfit and unstable mother.......But that is an awfully drastic step. I would just talk it out with her. Tell her ya'll are capable of raising them properly and sending them to school. And that she is welcome to come and see them whenever she wants too. Good Luck! Keep us posted on what is happening!

Christy

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Mon, 07-26-2004 - 7:24pm
You are totally right to hire a PI if you can't get the address and phone # any other way. Just because they are out of your house does not mean they are out of your lives. You know you can continue to make a positive difference in their lives whether or not they are in your home.

How are your sons dealing with all of this? - Suzanne

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Tue, 07-27-2004 - 8:46am
Sorry to hear about your awful ordeal with your SIL. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Amy

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