Little Orphan Annie and the Little Man visits | Filed under General
Wow, the tornado hit here before I knew it this morning, no not that kind. The kind I am speaking of is in the form of a 2 small kids who have never known love or a normal life. Little Orphan Annie as I call J here is just 3 years old and beautiful and on her way to keep Trucker Bob company. Her little brother is only 11 months younger known as Little Man as I will call C here, already has me wrapped around his finger. I watched these kids play and thought how could their mother and father be the type to allow their kids to be taken away from them due to NEGLECT. My heart broke and it still hurts as I think someone could be so sorry that this would happen, over 700 reports had been made before these two kids were finally removed from that environment. I could never abuse or neglect an animal let alone conceive doing so with a child.
These are the Grandchildren of D, my cousin she now has temporary custody of them. D is one of the most beautiful, loving, and caring people you will ever meet and will do all she can to keep these kids. She herself has had problems and is in poor health as she suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 85% of her body when she was in her 20s while married to a very abusive husband.
Today as we visited and played with the kids, for a short time it was as if no one had any problems or any medical problems at all. Kids have a way of reminding us of what is important in life…..hugs, kisses and love lots of it. Yes those were given over and over. Today Little Orphan Annie called me something I have never been called before, I became Momma to her as D is Nanny. Yes - no child has ever called me Momma but today I was and no I did not smile, I cried, why?
Once again things are quiet here except for the snore of my mother. My heart remains heavy but guess what I just realized Little Orphan Annie left one of her toys with me. A very good reason to see her soon, and play again.
How has your day been? Bob thank you so much for the kind intro you gave me but what about the picture you used? I never told you about my twin so how did you find the picture. No more cookies for you.
November 14th, 2005 at 11:06 pm
Goober is your twin? Damn!
November 15th, 2005 at 12:37 am
It is so hard to imagine people not taking care of the precious gift of a child. Those two children are lucky to have people like you and their grandma–that love will mean a lot. I’m sorry for your tears, but I rejoice that there was something so wonderful about you that you filled a spot in that little girl’s heart.
Vickie, I love the style of your new place, and getting to hear more little tidbits from your life.
November 15th, 2005 at 1:38 am
Children are the most incredible gift - for someone to toss them aside makes me angry and sad. I don’t understand how they could neglect their own kids.
How wonderful of her to call you Momma! I can see why she did, you’re so full of love. I’m glad you will get to see her again soon.
Bob teased me with the fact he got cookies for his b-day, can you believe that? He didn’t even offer to share.
Love & hugs!
November 15th, 2005 at 2:22 am
COOKIES? Where and how many can I have please?
Vickie you cried tears of joy because that darling little angel trusts you and feels love in your presence.
I am LOVING your new blogskin, gorgeous house! Tell me that’s where you live so that I may be extremely jealous ok?
Vickie’s back! Rock on, girl!
November 15th, 2005 at 2:32 am
Well, hey you’re back! I’m happy to see that - gotta get the new digs blogrolled, too!!!
November 15th, 2005 at 3:14 am
Aren’t kids just the BEST? Also, kudos on a beautiful Website. We’re still remodeling mine!!! lol!
November 15th, 2005 at 7:21 am
Children do have their ways of showing us how simple and fun life really is/can be.
Indeed, it is hard to imagine how children can take a backseat to a parent’s life.
I can speak of volumes about this and of so many others regarding childhood, or the lack of it. And I speak from the bottom of my heart of how important it is to SHOW and TELL of Love.
How blessed they are to have you and your cousin in their lives now. And when someone considers you their Momma, that is just the most exhilarating feeling in the whole world.
November 15th, 2005 at 10:41 am
You cried? A child speaks directly from their heart; not their head. I would have cried also. That was a blessing God wanted you to have, and I thank Him those children have been removed from more torment and anquish. What they have already been through will never disappear but the people now in their lives will show them a new way, what love really is and hopefully day by day they will heal.
November 15th, 2005 at 10:51 am
Another well woven tale Vickie, kids can bring out the best in us all.
November 15th, 2005 at 11:13 am
Children are the icing on the cake of life, that’s a fact.
Thanks for sharing.
700 reports!?! Unbelievable!
(Is it okay to put your new place on my blogroll?)
November 15th, 2005 at 12:24 pm
Glad to see you back Vicki!
Love your new digs!
Always write for yourself, not what you think people want to read and you will be happiest!
November 15th, 2005 at 2:01 pm
I like your new look–thanks for letting me know where to find you!
November 16th, 2005 at 5:59 pm
Kids are the most beautiful of all the beings on this planet.
Love them, cherish them and let them be kids and they will love you back tenfold.
November 16th, 2005 at 9:28 pm
I agree with Phoenix’s last sentence. When we write for ourselves, that’s when we are best.
November 18th, 2005 at 2:25 pm
Vicki, you’re so completely wonderful. I’m inspired by your ability to look at what’s really important in life.