Yes, I AM still alive!!!

[Mvgratz]

My dear friends, and REO family. I appologize for my extended abscence from the pc. (LONG story short...) Back in early November my ex-wife and her husband were in a terrible car wreck. Both of them passed away. My daughter, luckily was not in the car. I had to move to Georgia for a while to wage war with my ex's parents (daughter's grandparents) for custody of my daughter. After 2 months, 3 lawyer's, thousands and thousands of dollars spent, I am happy to report I am home in Alabama! (With my daughter!!!)

As you can imagine I have lots of things still going on, but I will check back in as soon as time permitts. I have missed you all! Talk with you ladies and gents latter this evening hopefully.

~Mike

 

[Mudflap]

Damn good to see ya Mike. Your daughter is a lucky gal.

 

[nerak]

Mike! You made me cry! Tears of joy for you sweetie! So glad things have worked out for you!
You have been missed terribly. Many thoughts and prayers have gone out for you.

Welcome back!

 

[Mvgratz]

Tripp, damn good to see you as well brother!

I have 37 pm's to respond to. So I'll be tied up ...catching up for a few.

Karen! missed you 2!

 

[JC Okie]

Soooo good to hear from you, and soooo good to hear your good news.

 

[Mvgratz]

Soooo good to hear from you, and soooo good to hear your good news.

Thank you! BUT..... getting custody of a 15 year old daughter that never knew you existed (was told her step-dad was her real Dad! ) Is an emotional NIGHTMARE!!!

 

[Justice]

Wow Mike. I'm glad to hear from you. Just posted this am wondering where the heck you disappeared to. I wish you best of luck (your gonna need it ) with your new situation I hope you can get somewhat settled quickly. I have a 16 year old girl so can only imagine what you will be going thru . Best wishes to ya bud take care

 

[unsure]

Good hearing from you "dad"! Im sure you'll do fine as a father with all it's challenges.

 

[Mvgratz]

Wow Mike. I'm glad to hear from you. Just posted this am wondering where the heck you disappeared to. I wish you best of luck (your gonna need it ) with your new situation I hope you can get somewhat settled quickly. I have a 16 year old girl so can only imagine what you will be going thru . Best wishes to ya bud take care

Thanks buddy! Yeah, her Mom's side of the family has/is making this MUCH harder than it had to be. Hopefully, she'll not hate her Mom (too much for lying to her for 15 years)...

Caught up on most pm's, so I'll talk with you all later this evening in the lounge.

 

[Mvgratz]

Thanks Gil.

 

[Beans]

Wow Mv, that's a lot going on for you. Hang in there and I'm happy your back home

 

[Mvgratz]

Be back later...gotta go introduce my step-brother and step-neice to my daughter.

 

[canoeist]

Good luck with everything, that girl is at a difficult time in her life in more ways than one, be patient and keep that in mind!

 

[bowhunterr2001]

Glad to see you back!!

 

[sashwa]

(((MikeyPoo)))

Sorry to hear all you have been going through. Your poor daughter. Fifteen is such a vulnerable age. I'm glad that you are there for her.

Edit: Me forgot this -

 

[Delilah718]

MIKEYKINS!

Many blessings on your reunion with your daughter. My heart goes out to both of you. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Mvgratz]

Thank you ladies and gents for the well wishes. It means alot.

 

[olwildbill]

So glad to see you back Mike and from what I've heard and read about you I'm sure your up to the challenge. Cherish your time together now and reflect on the moments you've lost.

 

[Mvgratz]

Thanks Bill. Lord, please give me the strength to deal with a teenager that acts JUST LIKE I DID at her age!

 

[lostknitter]

Glad to see *read* you again. Sounds like your life has taken a huge turnaround. Best of luck and lots of good vibes headed your way, and healing vibes to your daughter.