My son called me tonight......

POSTED BY: DarkJester
UPDATED: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 20:46
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CHRISISALL

Saturday, August 20, 2005 6:56 PM

Take care of yourself and your family, brother. Prayers, support and love from all of us here.

KNIBBLET

Saturday, August 20, 2005 7:25 PM

There are no words for what you are feeling. Take care of Cameron and know that we wish you all comfort and healing.

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/MN-Firefly/

MRSKBORG

Saturday, August 20, 2005 7:53 PM

I'm so sorry DJ. Know that we are thinking of you and your family.

"This movie may be a beautiful butterfly, but I loved that damn caterpillar." Joss Whedon.

ROBERTEGGLETON

Saturday, August 20, 2005 8:13 PM

I'm a therapist in a local mental health program with almost thirty years experience helping kids. I am also an original appointee to West Virginia's first Child Fatality Review Team; and the primary author of the state's first child maltreatment death report, "Daniel's Death," which focused on systemic deficiencies within the child protection system. It was widely distribed by the West Virginia Supreme Court, where I worked at the time, and extensively covered by the press. I also founded and directed the state's first Child Abuse and Neglect Data Base...was the lead investigator that resulted in several landmark children's right decisions.... That's enough about my background -- I writing for a related but very different reason. I want to share some power to help with your grief -- to tell you a story. Professionally, I absorb emotional pain to empower victims into actions that heal.

This story is about the only time I ever heard my grandma cuss. My grandma was the most religious person I'd ever met. She went to church every time the doors were open. Grandma never cut her hair because it was a sin for a woman. We couldn't talk about school dances because they were of the devil.

'm the oldest of four children from an impoverished background. One day, we were at my grandma's house and my little sister ran in bawling. Some mean boy had made fun of her because of the Goodwill clothes she was wearing. Well, as the big brother, it was my job to go beat him up. I stomped out the front door and there was my grandma standing on the front porch holding onto the rail. She looked down at me and said, "Bobby, don't let the assholes get you down." I went back inside and strengthened my little sister.

That incident was over forty years ago, but I still use Grandma when I need a little extra power to deal with a situation. She's got the biggest heart ever to beat, and if you need her to deal with your loss, all you have to do is to think about this story. I guarantee she won't let you down.

BTW, I have a son named Cameron too.

"Rarity from the Hollow," my first novel, will
come out as an ebook later this summer. Please see: www.fatcatpress.com It is filled with empowerment strategy. If you think it would help, let me know and I'll email the ms.

Lacy Dawn, the protagonist, is a preadolescent victim of child abuse from an impoverished Appalachian hollow who overcomes by empowering others and ends up saving the universe. She is a composite character based on children I met where I now work, mostly victims. The realism is harsh and intended to impact the social problem of child maltreatment.

On the other hand, the fantasy is outrageous and fun -- it reinforces content by contrast. I believe that fiction has a great potential to educate, sometimes beyond nonfiction because readers bond with characters and react emotionally, as well as, intellectually during the process.

A percentage of any profits has been designated to go to Children's Home Society to prevent child abuse.

Here's a quote from Faith, Lacy Dawn's best friend and a sexual abuse victim who was murdered in the second chapter:

"It's a kid's job to help her parents and any kid who don't ain't much of a kid and maybe don't even deserve to live."

Take care.

Robert Eggleton
robert_t@charter.net

roberteggleton

REALLYKAYLEE

Saturday, August 20, 2005 8:19 PM

It's a fallen world. I just finished a prayer and there will be more.

STARRBABY

Saturday, August 20, 2005 8:21 PM

*sends kisses to DJ and his family*

THATWEIRDGIRL

Saturday, August 20, 2005 8:57 PM

I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. Safe journey, friend.

www.thatweirdgirl.com
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"...turn right at the corner then skip two blocks...no, SKIP, the hopping-like thing kids do...Why? Why not?"

WEETABIX

Saturday, August 20, 2005 10:59 PM

I know what it feels like to lose someone close to you. My grandmother died last week. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

I framed Roger Rabbit

NIKNAK

Saturday, August 20, 2005 11:06 PM

I can't even come close to imagining how you must feel. My thoughts and sympathy are with you.

DIETCOKE

Saturday, August 20, 2005 11:46 PM

You made me cry. My prayers and my positive thoughts are with all of you.

NY/NJ Browncoats: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/firefly_nyc

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