Hell Bent Hearts-Continued

I'm hurt, v-e-r-y bitter and devastated and I can't let it go. That boy means the world to us and he's rocked me to my very soul by all of this and I am not so sure that I can ever get over the hurt. And I do understand and can accept his feelings, just not the way all of this has been handled.

As an adopted child myself, I used to yearn to find my birthfather and there were many times I wished he'd rescue me from those aliens that were my "family."

A few weeks ago, we got a subpoena from her tribal court. They noticed us that they had granted her "temporary guardianship" and we "may" appear in their court and testify as to why this arrangement shouldn't be permanent. In that document she declares that she is a "fit and proper person" (hmmmm) and desires to be appointed legal guardian of Bubba's person and estate. (Of course his estate, considering she is someone who gets really excited over an annual per capital tribal check which rarely amounts to over two hundred bucks. Bubba has a savings account here!)

We've had a difficult time finding a lawyer to represent us, because she's had so many legal issues that they've dealt with, that there's always a conflict of interest. So, we asked for a postponement, until we can find appropriate counsel. When calling the court clerk, I just had to make a point by saying.."Is the court aware that this woman's parental rights were terminated by the State and the decision was upheld by the Oklahoma Supreme Court?" I have a sneaky feelin' it doesn't matter what we do or say, the Tribal Court, will do what they want. Indian laws are Indian LAW.

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