have taken up residence in my home. My daughter Lily is 5. I thought I'd have a little while before having to deal with curfews and boyfriends and lack of access to the bathroom. My wife, the lovely and talented Carie, is Godmother to 13 and 16 year old girls. The girls mom died a little over a year ago from liver failure. She couldn't put the plug in the jug. The dad can't stop now. He lost his job a couple of weeks ago when he showed up at 7:00 AM drunk and crashed his truck into the building. He can't take care of them. No propane in the tank means no hot water, no food but Ramen noodles in the house. And no budget for back to school. The girls came to stay with us about a week ago as a temporary measure until dad got back to work. Now they want to stay. They want us to become thier legal guardians and we are going to do it. Dad agrees as long as he can keep the social security checks the girls get. I guess he needs the drinking money. The girls now have a stable, secure environment with 2 ,(ok 1 1/2 lol) responsible adults. The girls have never had to be responsible for anything and have never been held accountable for anything. So this is a big change for all of us. My daughter Lily loves having 2 "big sisters", the girls dote on Lily. And I guess all in all things are going well. I guess I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. Please keep our newly extended family in your prayers. God put these girls in our home for a reason. Pray that Carie and I can fulfill His will for us in caring for and nurturing these girls. Thanks.
They are lucky to have a loving family, bless you guys for taking them in. Not sure about the laws down there but you might want to see about the social security income, it could be useful for college and I doubt a court of law would feel pity for the father or let him keep custody considering his recent accomplishments
College isn't an issue. I work at the University of Dallas. One of my best benefits is free tuition for any legal dependant here or at a bunch of different schools through our tuition exchange program. that and the dad won't sign unless we promise to let him keep the money. we can change that later!
ya not a dime, good luck with the girls, they are in good hands and I hope they will appreciate what you and your wife stand for. Alot of kids don't get opportunities like that, so they should take advantage of that. They are in your house now and will have to obey your rules, thats not asking a hole lot considering what they have now!
God bless you all, man. That's making the best of a terrible (for them) situation. I'd wanna stay, too.
That is very generous of you and your wife. I bet you have already made a significant difference in those girls long term betterment, not to mention what you have done to improve their short term enjoyment of life. God bless you all. Jim Davis 3G Tactical www.3gtactical.com
That is great news for these girls...what a slug of a dad. You and your wife are great people for doing this...and I guess your job promotion came at the perfect time Good Luck...you'll be a seasoned vet by the time your daughter hits her teens!
You and your wife are very good people. Thanks for being the type of humans we should all strive to be.
Good on you, tx. This is one of the best posts I've ever read on here. Way to step up. The world could use more people like you and your wife.
Wow That gives a whole new meaning to "deadbeat dad". Good for you man, those girls never chose the situation they are in.
What a tremendous opportunity you are giving those girls. I hope they understand and respect what you are doing for them.
I don't think the courts will allow him to keep the checks.I have a bad feeling you are in for a bumpy ride.HE HAS NO SAY,IT IS THEIR MONEY(to be used for their well being).Once he hands that right over,it is gone.( I would be willing to bet it is illegal to give him the checks) Also,remember when they test you,it will be twice as hard.I am the father of a teenage girl and most of the time it is great and other times,well,you know.She has a friend that was in similar circumstances,except both parents passed but she and her sister were already being taken care of by her Aunt. God bless and good luck to you all.
You're a good man Greg. Those 2 girls need to treat you guys right and show their appreciation. Best of luck to you and Carrie
Reading this just blows me away!! WTF Is wrong with people??? You and your family are great people Greg, best of luck with all of this.
Way to step up, but you could fight the above an win easily, that money belongs to the girls. Even if you have college taken care of, that will be a nice chunk of change to start out with in life.
