Pegs 1,734 Report post Posted January 17, 2018 Thinking of you again this morning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CES2005 1,871 Report post Posted January 17, 2018 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lllll 3,992 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 :grouphug: I will be thinking of you (and praying, too). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klmama 4,729 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 Praying. :grouphug: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fraidycat 10,881 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 Sending positive thoughts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelingChris 6,968 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 Still praying. And yes, common sense is seeming to get rarely now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tap 11,226 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 ((((prayers and positive thoughts))))) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carol in Cal. 20,776 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 Praying right now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 11,193 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) Thank you everyone for your prayers and positive thoughts. It was tough now we await the outcome Edited January 18, 2018 by Melissa in Australia 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tap 11,226 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) (((((((((Huggs))))))))))) I wish I could reach my arms around the world and giver you a hug IRL. You have tried so hard to make the right decisions and to live a kind, generous and compassionate life. It is so hard when doing the right thing, comes back to bite you. The expression "no good deed goes unpunished" exists for a reason. So many times, the hurt and drama in some peoples lives, just seems to spread out, grow and overcome the good in others. I wish I could take away the hurt and rewind time for you. Edited January 18, 2018 by Tap 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 11,193 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 thank you Tap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amira 27,680 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 :grouphug: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lizzie in Ma 3,734 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 :grouphug: :grouphug: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Coast Sue 639 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 I'm so sorry for the pain, hurt, and trauma. You've given everything and more than anyone could ever ask of you or your family. It's more than wrong for an official to find any fault with the love and care you've given. (((Hugs))) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Another Lynn 38,383 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 Praying for the outcome! :grouphug: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JudoMom 5,095 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 Thank you everyone for your prayers and positive thoughts. It was tough now we await the outcome I am so sorry. How long do you have to wait? Is there a possibility that this decision could be the end of this horrid chapter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aura 2,250 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 :grouphug: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaybee 1,979 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 Thinking of you and your family today. :grouphug: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaz 617 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 :grouphug: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arctic Mama 36,284 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 (((((((((Huggs))))))))))) I wish I could reach my arms around the world and giver you a hug IRL. You have tried so hard to make the right decisions and to live a kind, generous and compassionate life. It is so hard when doing the right thing, comes back to bite you. The expression "no good deed goes unpunished" exists for a reason. So many times, the hurt and drama in some peoples lives, just seems to spread out, grow and overcome the good in others. I wish I could take away the hurt and rewind time for you. All of this. You’ve tried so hard and been so loving and generous in the hardest of circumstances. I wish we could do more than just hug and pray :( 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 11,193 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 I am so sorry. How long do you have to wait? Is there a possibility that this decision could be the end of this horrid chapter? if the outcome is bad then it is possible that this will be the end of me being able to work - it is possible to lose everything, other children etc. - if the outcome is in our favour than it is possible that it will be the end of the current situation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arctic Mama 36,284 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 Sheesh, talk about high stakes. I’ll keep praying here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKL 51,847 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 Please know that I'm praying nonstop for you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tap 11,226 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 if the outcome is bad then it is possible that this will be the end of me being able to work - it is possible to lose everything, other children etc. - if the outcome is in our favour than it is possible that it will be the end of the current situation (((hugs))) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selkie 16,938 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinsa 31,128 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 if the outcome is bad then it is possible that this will be the end of me being able to work - it is possible to lose everything, other children etc. - if the outcome is in our favour than it is possible that it will be the end of the current situation This is pretty much what I had figured. When will you hear something about the decision? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ali in OR 12,427 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 Praying for a good outcome. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 11,193 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 This is pretty much what I had figured. When will you hear something about the decision? we were told 2 weeks, but so far everything has not been going according to their regulations and rules on timelines 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rachel 6,574 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 Melissa, I am so sorry it’s so serious. Just praying for you and thinking of you and offering virtual hugs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinsa 31,128 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 we were told 2 weeks, but so far everything has not been going according to their regulations and rules on timelines Two weeks?!? Holysmokes! I think I'd need a two-week dose of valium. Even more hugs to you and yours. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JudoMom 5,095 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 I am so sorry. Praying for a positive outcome and peace while you wait. How horrible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Innisfree 5,686 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 I'd be a basket case. I'm so sorry you're having to go through this ordeal. Best wishes for peace, sanity and a good outcome, ASAP. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LMD 7,699 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 Wow, what an absolute crock of swearwords. Praying and thinking of you Melissa. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starr 5,658 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 More and more :grouphug: s. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrincessMommy 8,824 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 wow, I don't know what is happening but it sounds like high stakes. prayers for a positive outcome... and hugs. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mumto2 30,188 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 Praying for a positive outcome. :grouphug: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StellaM 94,858 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 This is such a travesty, Melissa. Hope you can manage to wait out the two weeks and that you get a good outcome. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 11,193 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 We are relieved that we have finally been able to appeal. We lodged the appeal in beginning of November. The process is meant to be done in 28 days. it was not until Wednesday this week that we even knew if our request for an appeal would be acted on. the whole process started in September and has dragged on and on . with much misinformation, lack of communication and most frustrating the complete lack of ability to defend ourselves on unknown allegations. even now we have appealed we don't fully know what we are appealing as no official documentation has been provided to us. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StellaM 94,858 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 We are relieved that we have finally been able to appeal. We lodged the appeal in beginning of November. The process is meant to be done in 28 days. it was not until Wednesday this week that we even knew if our request for an appeal would be acted on. the whole process started in September and has dragged on and on . with much misinformation, lack of communication and most frustrating the complete lack of ability to defend ourselves on unknown allegations. even now we have appealed we don't fully know what we are appealing as no official documentation has been provided to us. ??? You're not allowed to know the allegations ?? I don't understand how that can be OK! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 11,193 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 We are meant to know the allegations, but we haven't been officially informed, just given A brief unofficial email .theappeal person was quite shocked that we haven't been given an official letter with allegations etc. the wholeprocess has been a huge mess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StellaM 94,858 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 We are meant to know the allegations, but we haven't been officially informed, just given A brief unofficial email .theappeal person was quite shocked that we haven't been given an official letter with allegations etc. the wholeprocess has been a huge mess What a nightmare. The very least they could do would be to behave competently. :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joyofsixreboot 6,472 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 You are in my prayers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rachel 6,574 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 We are meant to know the allegations, but we haven't been officially informed, just given A brief unofficial email .theappeal person was quite shocked that we haven't been given an official letter with allegations etc. the wholeprocess has been a huge messWow. You must be a strong person. I’m so sorry you are going through this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommyoffive 3,918 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 What a horrible nightmare you are in. I am sending prayers that the nightmare is over very soon for you. Positive positive thoughts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lllll 3,992 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 Still thinking of you and your family, Melissa. And praying for y'all. :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinkTulip 2,738 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) I'm not sure how the legal system works in Australia, but it sounds like if this doesn't turn out in your favor, you would have grounds for an appeal of that decision based on not being properly informed within the 28 day period. I'm so sorry you are going through all of this, and pray that the ruling will be in your favor. Edited January 19, 2018 by PinkTulip 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eternalsummer 8,998 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 Bureaucracies are a nightmare, a genuine nightmare. I hope for the best for you; that you get a quick decision and the right one :) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Peregrine 6,953 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 :grouphug: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoJosMom 28,185 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 Oh, dear God. I just saw this. I will pray for you and your family. I agree with a poster above. There simply aren't enough swear words to adequately describe this. I guess bureaucracies are bureaucracies the world around. And yet the bureaucrats wonder why people refuse to participate in the system? Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. Psalm 57:1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 11,193 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 I'm not sure how the legal system works in Australia, but it sounds like if this don't turn out in your favor, you would have grounds for an appeal of that decision based on not being properly informed within the 28 day period. I'm so sorry you are going through all of this, and pray that the ruling will be in your favor. At the moment we are not in the "legal System" but rather a system that makes its own rules and changes them whenever it suits them. They are being very careful to keep it out of the actual legal system sorry to be so vague. When it is hopefully over I will post about it. as a warning to others what can happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
