I saw baby Niki for the first time since the accident today. The wound is shocking, encompassing half of the top of her head and going down the side of her chubby baby face, barely missing her eye. Even though the doctors say that she will be fine, her eyes are not the same, going in different directions at times. McDonalds was the unanimous decision for lunch and the girls had a ball. Dropping them off at their bare, drug infested and sometimes dangerous apartment complex, I just plain hurt. My heart hurts. Coming home to my comfortable surroundings, seeing beautiful trees, beautiful people, beautiful cars and never being afraid, it just doesn't seem right. Eleven year old Jessica has really made an impression on me. Very smart, loved by her teachers, and seeming to take on the role as an additional mother, I want to yell "You are just a kid. Be a kid. You have a right to be a kid!!!" Three of the five children are American citizens, born in the United States. But, "big Jessica"(the mom) cannot legally work to support her children. I WISH someone would explain this to me. She wants to work. We would hire her. But, we can't. I continue to pray for direction, I know that I am supposed to do something. In the meantime, forgive my dark commentaries. This is where my heart is at this time.
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I will keep their family in my prayers. I hope things start looking up...I'm sure God will give you the direction you seek, but in his time. Sending good wishes your way.
Is there any thing you could do to help her become "legal"? Saddens me to think there is little one could do. I will continue to keep this precious family in my prayers. God Bless.
You are truly a loving a giving person to help this family! What a wonderful thing for you to do, and I am sure Jessica is thankful to have an "angel" in you! I will keep the family and you as well in my prayers.
Dear Susie,
It is so good of you to share this news with the public. It is at times such as this (dark, painful and challenging time) that Jesus Christ's love, compassion and mercy shine out the most.
Yes, I will remember and support you and Jessica's family in prayers. Please do remember that our God is mighty, and nothing is impossible with Him.
Please also remember to love yourself just as much as you love your neighbours. You are equally very, very precious to God.
With love,
Farida Hodson
You need someone to explain why Jessica cannot legally work to support her children? OK, I will try. Listen. The US, like every other country on the planet, has laws pertaining to immigration; that is, people who want to move here from other countries for various reasons. Jessica did not follow those laws; she is here illegally. She knew this when she moved here. Having the desire to work has nothing to do with the fact that she broke the law. I'm sorry if I sound hard hearted but if we did not have these immigration laws, every poor person in the world would immigrate to the US and all your salary would go to taking care of them. We have poor people of our own that need care. I hope I have made this clearer for you. In the meanwhile, keep listening for what God tells you to do for them. They are still people.
@Melanie - Hi! It was pretty much a rhetorical question. She has been here for 6 years, 3 of her children are American citizens. The kids are allowed to go to school here. So, we send mixed messages. They are allowed to do certain things, but not to make a living. And there are plenty of jobs that Jessica would be willing to do that most people would not be interested in. So, that is what I was trying to say.