tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post4648471294117035153..comments2024-03-27T07:54:49.283-04:00Comments on DEAR PAPERLICIOUS: ProblemsJoan Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-27470192990053882192018-02-09T01:06:51.700-05:002018-02-09T01:06:51.700-05:00Thank you for sharing. I am always surprised when ...Thank you for sharing. I am always surprised when I learn of adults who can't read. But doesn't that really illustrate how privileged I have been? You did what you thought was right. That is all we can do, and hope that we caused no harm. Bless you for your loving heart.Sharli Schaitbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552311440075777587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-59683091619930502712018-02-01T11:46:41.057-05:002018-02-01T11:46:41.057-05:00I know we have to consider the times and the circu...I know we have to consider the times and the circumstances of her upbringing, but it stuns me that at age 25 she couldn't read. That alone is a sad story. You were conflicted as you were faced with a difficult decision, but ultimately you did the right thing. What else could you do? By now her kids are grown. I hope it was a happy ending for them.Leslie Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242569371751832426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-35539815263575416382018-01-31T12:44:49.360-05:002018-01-31T12:44:49.360-05:00Joan, in Nevada, as an attorney, I am a mandatory ...Joan, in Nevada, as an attorney, I am a mandatory reporter. My husband as a school counselor is also a mandatory reporter. Once he heard 3rd hand hearsay (friend of the girlfriend of a high school student) that a family friend had slapped his son 4 months before. He reported it to child protective services, which investigated it. Our friend admitted the event. This did not prevent our friend from hiring our daughter for a summer job and being invited to the son's wedding. Nance in RenoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-2525715767432152222018-01-30T22:11:33.763-05:002018-01-30T22:11:33.763-05:00I think you are amazing and thoughtful, and I than...I think you are amazing and thoughtful, and I thank you for sharing your stories. They are so touching and help us to remember to be thankful for what we have.JanetBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00240967295663248780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-54477480200205448382018-01-30T15:26:25.111-05:002018-01-30T15:26:25.111-05:00As always Joan, your real life stories reflect the...As always Joan, your real life stories reflect the highlights and low points of a legal aid attorney. Anyone of us would have done the same thing - those kids were in danger. In the end for Mary and her family, I hope that the blessings caused by your actions far outweighed the hardship and just consequences that Mary had to endure. I always love your realistic point of view - the good, the bad and the ugly. It makes me think and ponder and learn! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09005779475017237013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-55302387695738584612018-01-30T08:12:39.423-05:002018-01-30T08:12:39.423-05:00Oh , Joan. I live such a sheltered life with a war...Oh , Joan. I live such a sheltered life with a warm bed and plenty of food and a safe street to walk on. My prayer of gratitude this morning is not just for that but more for the people like you that have done battle with other people's hellish circumstances. We all have hard decisions to make, but you have had more than your share. I am grateful to you for the positive intentions and the good that you have done.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11361379867887100381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-58901748205126866962018-01-29T16:36:24.766-05:002018-01-29T16:36:24.766-05:00i love to read your stories, Joan - thank you for ...i love to read your stories, Joan - thank you for sharing themBettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898875981459687864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-5807346237806418642018-01-29T13:28:17.279-05:002018-01-29T13:28:17.279-05:00I am sorry you still struggle a bit about how you ...I am sorry you still struggle a bit about how you handled the situation. Once you saw little ones home alone in a bad situation, you did what you had to do. And your actions got "the system" involved to help the children and the mom. Just imagine the tragedy you probably saved those children from! I say when children are endangered, no other rules apply.judkajudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04207430115624674892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-21145936627580621912018-01-29T11:43:05.896-05:002018-01-29T11:43:05.896-05:00Another wonderful read on Monday Morning. Thank yo...Another wonderful read on Monday Morning. Thank you.Cat Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03767792058669196484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-29237265073898394112018-01-29T10:25:50.909-05:002018-01-29T10:25:50.909-05:00So glad that it turned out good for Mary. I am a p...So glad that it turned out good for Mary. I am a pediatric physical therapist, I have been for almost 32 years. I worked many years as a home health therapist in inner city Baltimore. My job was not as stressful as I'm sure yours was, but I have seen many sad situations throughout the years. I have given money to a family to pay for the flowers for their toddlers funeral, I've purchased food, diapers and clothing and car seats over the years.telling you this not to brag, or call attention to myself,but to say that I TOTALLY understand the need for books and movies to have a happy ending. I see enough of reality every day, I need my leisure pursuits to be joyful.Lee Cockrumhttp://katrynka.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-9526606728514054962018-01-29T09:37:04.433-05:002018-01-29T09:37:04.433-05:00TFS, Joan. It was a good read. TFS, Joan. It was a good read. June Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176509668634562370noreply@blogger.com