Topic : 12/28 Hobo Daddy

I just wanted to thank you both for being there for me through everything. Thank you mom for putting up with me during childhood. I don't ever remember blaiming you for what Jerry did, but I know you said I did when I was younger. I know that you had nothing to do with that he's done. After finding out that things like that were going on at his house when we went to see him, I don't blaim you one bit for not allowing us to go there. Thank you for going with me to do this, it helped a lot. It was scary, but we did it!! Thanks Aunt Brenda, for being there for both of us. Mom wouldn't of been able to do it without you and I wouldn't of either. I love you guys!! And we will always have each other.. and Jerry will always have his river. LOL I hope him and his 'bride' live miserably ever after. [A long, long miserable life at that.]

You should be very proud of yourself, especially if the kids are grown and none the worse for wear. I can't imagne a more difficult job, myself.

I always want to be there for both you and your mom in any way I can and I was very happy to be a part of this with you. I know how difficult it was for both of you and I wanted to support you all the way. I'm extremely proud of you! You were AWESOME! You were very well spoken and did a good job of controlling the anger inside of you although I know that a part of you just wanted to scream at Jerry. You got your message across in a mature manner and I know Micah is as proud of you as we are. As for your mom, I know that she was scared to death and would've rather just let things be and have never seen Jerry again. As you know, she did this totally for you and your well-being and peace of mind. She loves you very much and wants your life to be happy and fullfilling. I think she did a great job of overcoming her fear and speaking up to Jerry. I think his false accusations woke her up and got her stirring so I guess he did her a "favor" in that respect. Jerry has absolutely no idea of what he gave up when he walked out on you guys. He gave up a wonderful wife and kids that most men would be extremely grateful for. Then he sacrificed his chance of having ANY relationship with you by running...... all for the sake of not having to pay child support. The very worst part is that he doesn't even seem to have any regrets about it. What a fool! Thanks again for your kind words and you know I love you guys with all of my heart! Brenda

Kayla you are an inspiration to everyone. You have been part of my family for almost 5 years now and have blessed me with two wonderful grandbabies. Ever since I have known you, you have been a very strong girl (you have to be to put up with my son lol) I wish you nothing but happiness and joy in your life. You know I am always here if you ever need anything. And since we both share the same birthday on Monday HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Papaw D

Thank you for commenting! It means a lot. And happy birthday to you too! :-)

I feel sorry for all involved. Kayla is obviously affected by her dad's disappearance. I hope she will find a way to forgive him and move on with her life without the burden of anger and resentment. As for Glori, it is too bad that her marriage to Jerry didn't work, but she should try to help her daughter heal. Then there is Jerry! No father should smoke joints with their teenage son, but I don't doubt that they had a good relationship. It is unfortunate that Jerry chose the life he did and abandoned his kids, but he seemed truly genuine when he showed emotions concerning his two kids. The fact that his son was a victim of suicide can't be solely blamed on him. I am not saying that it wasn't a large part of the reason, but it isn't fair to place all the blame on Jerry. I hope that all involved can find a way to heal and forgive....not forget! They don't need to become friends, but for the sake of Kayla's children there needs to be some sort of closure. Good luck Kayla....don't let Jerry's decisions ruin your life. Godspeed Jerry....may you be happy with the choices you've made!

And I can't wait to hear what everyone has to say about this...

I feel sorry for the dad. I am probably the only one but i feel the mom has spewed her haterrade all these years and the kids were the ones to hear it. One needs to remeber that there are three sides to every story...his...hers...and the TRUTH. While i think it is sad that Micah killed hisself...i feel the blame is not her fathers. Micah was a GROWN man with issues. Adults blaming there parents for there mistakes is stupid they were there choices to make. Also what kinda mother did she have? Her first child was born at 16? Where was her mother at when she was out doing her thing?

I feel sorry for all involved. Kayla is obviously affected by her dad's disappearance. I hope she will find a way to forgive him and move on with her life without the burden of anger and resentment. As for Glori, it is too bad that her marriage to Jerry didn't work, but she should try to help her daughter heal. Then there is Jerry! No father should smoke joints with their teenage son, but I don't doubt that they had a good relationship. It is unfortunate that Jerry chose the life he did and abandoned his kids, but he seemed truly genuine when he showed emotions concerning his two kids. The fact that his son was a victim of suicide can't be solely blamed on him. I am not saying that it wasn't a large part of the reason, but it isn't fair to place all the blame on Jerry. I hope that all involved can find a way to heal and forgive....not forget! They don't need to become friends, but for the sake of Kayla's children there needs to be some sort of closure. Good luck Kayla....don't let Jerry's decisions ruin your life. Godspeed Jerry....may you be happy with the choices you've made!

You mean so much to me and it meant so much to me to be able to help you stand up and face Jerry. It's something you felt like you had to do and so it became necessary and important. I know anger was a motivater, but also you needed to place that anger of it all outside of yourself and you chose to do that on him. Rightfully so, to give it back. You did it in an atmosphere of the Dr. Phil show and you expressed your feelings and let him know that he was wrong in all he did to you and your family. No matter what the reflection of that might be on him, you emptied on him all the extra baggage he gave you to go through life with. I'm proud of the way you handled the situation and yourself. I'm sorry you ever had to endure any of this and I hurt from it too, but you can't always pick the paths of life, you just have to walk down them and try to keep a good step. I'm glad that we walk together on that path and with or without Jerry in your life, you're still a good person and will always be his biggest loss. I don't think we'll ever understand his choices in life, maybe we'll both learn how not to try to anymore.