Well it seems that it had a happy ending. I was shopping at the mall with my wife and almost ran over the little boy that was with his father the day I grabbed him. He said hi to me before I could say anything to him. His mother came over and I struck up a conversation with her and told her who I was. I asked her about her husband and it seems she filed a PFA or something against him for hitting her and he was in jail for something like violating his parol. She has 5 boys. I didn’t get into detail about the whole incident but she knew who I was. Anyhow I am glad he is behind bars were child abusers are liked very well there.
Wow, quite a coincidence seeing him again. No matter how much trouble it caused, I think you did the right thing.
Yes, you did the right thing. How many of us, including me, would have done the same?
Archie
8500HPGASTURBINE,
So-called “coincidences” may have reasons for happening. Obviously, this little fella looks up to you as his hero.
Now, I realize that this is a rather sticky situation that would warrant much wisdom and caution. And, I am somewhat hesitant about bringing this up. But…have you had any thoughts about what you AND your wife could do to help this woman and her boys out? I’m not talking financial assistance here; I’m talking time spent.
Even though your initial dealings are primarily with the 5 year old, he and his 4 brothers are ALL probably lacking some real “male” influences in their lives. You’ve got a love and interest in MRRing. Is there any way of using that to somehow be an encouragement and influence in their lives?
8500HPGASTURBINE, I am NOT trying to lay a gulit trip on you or twist your arm to do anything. I’m just planting a seed…and asking you to consider whether you want to water it or not…
Tom
Interesting take on things, Tom, and not at all unreasonable if you are a believer.
GasTurbo, this must surely be a banner day for you. Laying aside the experience at the front of all this, this day is the crowning one for you because two grateful people took the time to thank you for being a good human being. What goes around, comes around.
Perhaps this boy will grow up remembering all of this and become a better person than his father because of it. Perhaps the father will realize the error of his ways and become a better person. It’s funny how much one person can change the world - if only a little part. Compare this scenario with the jerk hobby shop owner threads. Pretty obvious to me which will have a more positive effect.
With any luck the guy will meet his match in the joint, he will see how tough he is when he’ not beating up 7 year old children. We have to wonder about those unfortunate children and their future, remember to help someone out today folks.
Im kind of new. What happened?
DRew
Do a search under my name
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