As most of you know, Monday was Brenda's (KMH1225) appointment for her attorney. When we didn't hear anything from her, Raddad called a few times and left messages. Today he received this letter in his email. It is from her room mate.
Dear Thomas & Shannon,
My name is Karen. It is my house that Brenda Lindsey has been staying at. I have some news for you that I feel is only fair that you know.
I met Brenda approx. 3 weeks ago, through a mutual friend. I liked Brenda from the first time I met her. You see, I am a "Foster Parent" who is extremely aware of how disfunctional CPS is in Arizona. I listened to Brenda's story about her children and, as you did, wanted to help her. I brought her into my home in Scottsdale and started on a game plan to get her children back. I am an Architect and have quite a few connections to "rattle" CPS. I am also one month younger than Brenda's mother. (My point is that I have alittle bit more life experience than Brenda!!!) Any way, on Monday, July 15th, my truck was in the shop getting new brakes, so I rented a car and took the day off work to get Brenda to her attorney's appointment that you set-up for her. At 2:00pm we arrived at the attorney.
The news was pretty much what I expected. Brenda was one week away from her children going up adoption by the state, because she has neglected to keep in contact with her "whereabouts" with CPS. In the state of Arizona, anything over 8 weeks of "NO CONTACT" is considered abandonment by the mother. Brenda literally collapsed in the attorneys office. I felt bad because I knew what had happened. You see, I come from a family history of extreme depression, Brenda had gotten sooooo depressed about the issue with her children that "time" got past her before she realized it. Brenda told the Attorney that Audry Surrett was her caseworker, so the attorney called CPS while we sat in her office and apparently Audry Surrett was terminated the first of April. Brenda had a new caseworker and did not know it. She was also appointed a public deffender & did not know that either. I asked the attorney to call CPS back to find out if we could visit them immediately, so she did. We left.
I was not able to go in the office with Brenda when we arrived, but this new caseworker was extremely compassionate to Brenda's case. She told Brenda that her children ask about her often and miss her terribly. She told Brenda that she needed to go immediately to "TASC" to drop a UA, then the case worker would set up a meeting to try to help Brenda get another chance. Brenda did not know whether to laugh or cry when she walked out. Everything was looking brighter!!!! I asked Brenda to drop me off at home, so I could get some work done, before stopping at "TASC." She complied.
Unfortunately, .................
I HAVE NOT SEEN BRENDA SINCE MONDAY AROUND 6:00PM.
Brenda has stolen the rental car that I had gotten. I have contacted a few people who knew her and apparently missed her every time by minutes. The rental car was due in on Tues. at 10:00am. When she never came home the night before I started calling hospitals, police, jail, ect. By 6:00pm Tuesday evening I was left with NO CHOICE, but to report the car stolen.
I have to apologize for not answering the telephone when you've called. I was really trying to give Brenda the benefit of the doubt, that she would return soon. Today is Thursday and I can no longer hide from the phone calls from her case manager, nor you. I know she is OK, because like I said, I've missed her by minutes @ people's homes, but she has left me in a terrible situation and it looks like a very costly one, too. To top it off, I'm hurt that this is the way that not only myself, but you and the case worker have been repaid for allowing her a second chance. I don't know what she is thinking. But she is in for a huge surprise is the police catch her, before me. Grand Theft Auto is not settling easily with CPS right now. I'm afraid her chances are over.
I'm sorry to bring you this news. The two of you have been a "God Send" and I can assure you, you have have restored my faith in human nature.I was really hoping that she would show up by now to return the car, but it does not look like that is going to be the case. I will keep you updated if I hear anything, but as of now, please "DELETE" the website that you have made for Brenda. In my oppinion she is not deserving of it. Put the $$$$ towards your attorney fees. I definately wish you the best of luck. Please feel free to call me if you have any other questions. I promise I will answer my phone now!!!!!
Sincerely, Karen
Needless to say, we were shocked. We hope and pray that Brenda gets the help that she needs, whatever it may be. The webpage has been taken down along with the posts that were on the message board on help4dads. Please, lets all keep her and her children in our prayers.
Dear Thomas & Shannon,
My name is Karen. It is my house that Brenda Lindsey has been staying at. I have some news for you that I feel is only fair that you know.
I met Brenda approx. 3 weeks ago, through a mutual friend. I liked Brenda from the first time I met her. You see, I am a "Foster Parent" who is extremely aware of how disfunctional CPS is in Arizona. I listened to Brenda's story about her children and, as you did, wanted to help her. I brought her into my home in Scottsdale and started on a game plan to get her children back. I am an Architect and have quite a few connections to "rattle" CPS. I am also one month younger than Brenda's mother. (My point is that I have alittle bit more life experience than Brenda!!!) Any way, on Monday, July 15th, my truck was in the shop getting new brakes, so I rented a car and took the day off work to get Brenda to her attorney's appointment that you set-up for her. At 2:00pm we arrived at the attorney.
The news was pretty much what I expected. Brenda was one week away from her children going up adoption by the state, because she has neglected to keep in contact with her "whereabouts" with CPS. In the state of Arizona, anything over 8 weeks of "NO CONTACT" is considered abandonment by the mother. Brenda literally collapsed in the attorneys office. I felt bad because I knew what had happened. You see, I come from a family history of extreme depression, Brenda had gotten sooooo depressed about the issue with her children that "time" got past her before she realized it. Brenda told the Attorney that Audry Surrett was her caseworker, so the attorney called CPS while we sat in her office and apparently Audry Surrett was terminated the first of April. Brenda had a new caseworker and did not know it. She was also appointed a public deffender & did not know that either. I asked the attorney to call CPS back to find out if we could visit them immediately, so she did. We left.
I was not able to go in the office with Brenda when we arrived, but this new caseworker was extremely compassionate to Brenda's case. She told Brenda that her children ask about her often and miss her terribly. She told Brenda that she needed to go immediately to "TASC" to drop a UA, then the case worker would set up a meeting to try to help Brenda get another chance. Brenda did not know whether to laugh or cry when she walked out. Everything was looking brighter!!!! I asked Brenda to drop me off at home, so I could get some work done, before stopping at "TASC." She complied.
Unfortunately, .................
I HAVE NOT SEEN BRENDA SINCE MONDAY AROUND 6:00PM.
Brenda has stolen the rental car that I had gotten. I have contacted a few people who knew her and apparently missed her every time by minutes. The rental car was due in on Tues. at 10:00am. When she never came home the night before I started calling hospitals, police, jail, ect. By 6:00pm Tuesday evening I was left with NO CHOICE, but to report the car stolen.
I have to apologize for not answering the telephone when you've called. I was really trying to give Brenda the benefit of the doubt, that she would return soon. Today is Thursday and I can no longer hide from the phone calls from her case manager, nor you. I know she is OK, because like I said, I've missed her by minutes @ people's homes, but she has left me in a terrible situation and it looks like a very costly one, too. To top it off, I'm hurt that this is the way that not only myself, but you and the case worker have been repaid for allowing her a second chance. I don't know what she is thinking. But she is in for a huge surprise is the police catch her, before me. Grand Theft Auto is not settling easily with CPS right now. I'm afraid her chances are over.
I'm sorry to bring you this news. The two of you have been a "God Send" and I can assure you, you have have restored my faith in human nature.I was really hoping that she would show up by now to return the car, but it does not look like that is going to be the case. I will keep you updated if I hear anything, but as of now, please "DELETE" the website that you have made for Brenda. In my oppinion she is not deserving of it. Put the $$$$ towards your attorney fees. I definately wish you the best of luck. Please feel free to call me if you have any other questions. I promise I will answer my phone now!!!!!
Sincerely, Karen
Needless to say, we were shocked. We hope and pray that Brenda gets the help that she needs, whatever it may be. The webpage has been taken down along with the posts that were on the message board on help4dads. Please, lets all keep her and her children in our prayers.
I just hope it doesn't discourage anyone who wanted and tried to help.