Prison Calls.

Hey blogworld, last night I got a phone call from Manny, (Kay-Kay’s dad). We actually got to talk for a while. Almost 12 minutes. He sounded really good, considering he’s in prison. We talked a little about his case, and the fact that he had been moved to a prison where he doesn’t have electricity in his cell. That means no more T.V. He only has to do another 10 months. He said that he sent me another letter, and that I should be getting it sometime this week. Then he thanked me for sending the clothes, which means that Dawn (the current care-giver) did tell him,....... but not necessarily that the little girl is wearing them. Anyway, with that opening, I told him about the night I’d stopped over there to drop off the clothes. No folks, I didn’t tell him that she was looking dirty, but I did slip in that she was looking kind of wild. It didn’t seem to faze him, and so the conversation continued.

I told him how Kay-Kay seemed happy and what she was talking about. I mentioned that there were a bunch of kids over there, and he told me that Dawn had 5 kids. He is so thankful Dawn volunteered to help Kay even though she already has 5 kids.

He told me that he is so hurt that his own mother wouldn’t even consider taking care of his daughter for a little while. He said he sent her a mothers’ day card, (Yes! The criminals got a store up there where they can buy all types of stuff. I got a valentines card from him back in February) but that's it. Other then that he's cut all ties with her. It’s not like they were beefin’ before he went away. He really can’t believe that she won’t help out her own grandchild. When he gets out he doesn’t want to have anything to do with her. That s*** pisses me off too. I mean from what I’ve seen, she’s the most financially secure, and she has experience with kids. Nobody is asking her to spoil the child, just to give her the basics. Love from a family member, a roof, food, baths and supervision. Is that asking for so much?

This is the main reason Manny can’t stand his mother right now. She’s his blood, but she acts like she can’t help. He’s so hurt about that.

His sister has explained to him that she would like to help out, but that money is tight. She has enough to worry about with her own daughter. That’s understandable, I guess. But I remember all the time he spent with his niece, and all of the things he bought for her. Life is crazy.

I asked for Dawns phone number and he gave it to me. Now I’ll be able to see Kay-Kay more often. No…I’m not planning on giving Dawn much advanced notice, just enough to keep from being rude. I hate when people come to my house unannounced, so I won’t do it to anyone else. I just want to see Kay-Kay more often, and see if she STAYS dirty. I don’t want to make accusations without any proof.


He said that she’s talking a lot more on the phone now. And now instead of quietly saying “I miss you daddy” she’s saying “Shhh, my daddies on the phone!!!” , & "I'm riding my bike daddy!"
I’m going to stop by today after work. I’ll let you know what happens tomorrow.

But first I have a question.


Is there anything (on earth) your child could do, that was soooooo awful, it made you not want to see/take care of your own grandchildren?


P.S. As far as anyone knows, Kay-Kays' mom is still in rehab.


Peace