DAY 2483

      January 11, 2012 

It has been 11 days into the New Year.  I am enjoying the spring like weather in January.   

I am attending family court just 2 times this month and I have a few clients visiting this week.

 I am glad to report that after a prolonged Family court battle since March 5, 2011 with the Hamilton Children’s Aid Society and Graham, and his son Devon Sweeney; Devon is finally coming home to be with his caregiver Paula.  I can’t believe he is 15 years old already. He will be home at the end of this month and out of the foster care/group home setting of Hamilton CAS.  

There were 3 birthdays on January 10, 2012.  

My friend Dianne turned 20 years old. 

 My step-daughter Jackie Allen turned 44 years old as well (Ed’s youngest daughter from his 1^st marriage).  

And finally Vinny Allen my step son is 18.  The last time I saw him at home was March 24, 2005.  He was 11 years old.  When you turn 18 you can legally vote in Canada, Ontario and in your municipality.  You are old enough to drive but not old enough to drink in a bar.  You cannot buy cigarettes either.  Vinny’s mother Marion RIP would have been very proud of her little boy that has grown into such a tall young man.  There is not a day that goes by that Dad doesn’t stop thinking about you.  Vinny is in my thoughts every day. 

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ALL AND MANY MORE