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date posted: Apr 28, 2008 10:52 AM

The Aftermath

Hello all,

Thank you for your comments of love and support for L and her family last week following my last blog - I passed each and every one onto them, and they called me to say how much is was appreciated. They were quite amazed at the responses, so thanks again.

L's grandma, Pam (some of you might have met her too last year at C IV) sent me some updates and said I could share them with you.

L is recovering. The girls are still in jail. They are in isolation which means they can't go out and exercise or be with the other kids. There will be another hearing May 11th. The judge will determine then what he will do with them.
Because they kicked her in the head with their shoes on it is considered a felony. Her father has got a restraining order against them so that they can't return to school.
Travis is an innocent victim in all of this. He has become very disturbed and upset with what has happened to his sister. Starting last Thursday he began receiving counseling at school.
This (Monday) morning, L went back to school. She was determined to go back. There was a big meeting with people from the school board, school officials and L's mom, plus a counselor. L's mom reached out to an advocate who is also an attorney because the school hadn't contacted her at all and no plans were in place for L's return.

The latest info I have is that L now has a couple of folks at the school surreptitiously guarding her, and interestingly, the principal of the school had no idea until today that any of this had happened! It appears the vice-principal knew something might happen last Monday but didn't act on it, and subsequently tried to keep the big boss out of it - oh dear. Somebody's going to be paying big time...

Turning to the Dork Side will be a little late this week, sorry. I got terribly busy this weekend making a puppet for a short I am filming this summer - here he is (looks familiar? I can't see it

)

DS will turn up very soon.

Have a great week, y'all.

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	zach starwalker
date Posted: Apr 28, 2008 11:38 AM Good to hear she is recovering. Though I am worried about what will become of Travis.

ewanandhaydenfan5
I Have You Now!

date Posted: Apr 28, 2008 11:45 AM

it is considered a felony. Her father has got a restraining order against them so that they can't return to school.
Good.

Starting last Thursday he began receiving counseling at school.
That's great. Hopefully the counseling will help.

She was determined to go back.
Good for her! She's got spirit!

the principal of the school had no idea until today that any of this had happened...the vice-principal knew something might happen last Monday but didn't act on it, and subsequently tried to keep the big boss out of it
WTF??!!

	usetheforce19 MasterMonkey13
date Posted: Apr 28, 2008 11:50 AM This (Monday) morning, L went back to school. She was determined to go back. Good for her. If she goes through the rest of her life with that never give up spirit nobody can bring her down. Tell her and Travis that they are in our prayers.

	comanderbly That's Impossible. Even for a Computer.
date Posted: Apr 28, 2008 12:17 PM This (Monday) morning, L went back to school. She was determined to go back. Awesome! It would have been fine if she needed the time, but it shows a lot of strength to move forward, and I think that is a big step in that direction! Thanks for the update!

	hansgirl3 Invoking the Squee
date Posted: Apr 28, 2008 12:39 PM I'm so glad she's getting better!!! but didn't act on it, and subsequently tried to keep the big boss out of it WTF??!! My sentiments exactly! I hope this all gets straightened out properly, Nob. It's just awful!

	zach starwalker
date Posted: Apr 28, 2008 5:30 PM I should have known the principal not knowing would have happened.

leia19886
Some One get this big walking carpet out of my way

date Posted: Apr 28, 2008 6:18 PM

The vice-principal was suspicious and did NOTHING.
The pricipal was not told until last night.

I hate to say it but that does not supprise me. Administraters are soooo
afraid of retaliation by parents the refuse to intervine until and unless the
law makers tell them they must.

"L" went back to school. Brovo!! She's a far better person than the rest of the bunch.
((( hugs to you all )))
Leia

Jade Sabre777
A luminous being, I am...

date Posted: Apr 28, 2008 7:28 PM

L is recovering
I'm so glad.

They are in isolation which means they can't go out and exercise or be with the other kids
Good.

Travis is an innocent victim in all of this.
That must be awful.

The judge should take his pain into consideration too.

the principal of the school had no idea until today that any of this had happened!
Holy cow!

here he is

Very cute!

	Darth_Hiram A Journey into The Force
date Posted: Apr 28, 2008 9:29 PM Glad to hear things are improving for L and that hopefully justice will prevail in all of this. I sincerely hope Travis will be doing ok soon, too. Looking forward to another DS as well!

	megatrends Confessions of a Psychotic Jawa
date Posted: Apr 28, 2008 10:49 PM I hope L is okay in all of this, one thing for certain is some innocence is gone for good unfortunately. That is the real tragedy of this. As for the Dorkside, can't wait Sir El Nobbo.

	Cousin Itt You don't know how to fix the hyperdrive...!
date Posted: Apr 29, 2008 5:49 AM Thanks for the update. Its so good she has jumped right back in and gone back to school - well done that girl!!!

jediprincess77
I Don't Know Where You Get Your Delusions...

date Posted: Apr 29, 2008 1:35 PM

Thanks for the somewhat good news. I'm glad Travis is getting some counseling & I hope the determined L will do so as well. Goodness knows what sort of an impact this could have on the rest of their lives...which is why I'm also glad to hear that the girls are being harshly punished and the school community is now (finally) aware.

I hope L knows that her strength will probably save other girls in the future...

	jediprincess77 I Don't Know Where You Get Your Delusions...
date Posted: Apr 29, 2008 1:36 PM making a puppet for a short I am filming this summer It's already my favorite short of all time!!!

	darthgrievious93 Hey, Ho, Let's Go!
date Posted: Apr 29, 2008 6:43 PM All right, bad guys lost!

	Sarlacc-Pitt Slowly Digested Over A Thousand Blogs
date Posted: Apr 29, 2008 9:21 PM I'm so glad she's doing better, and how brave. Love the puppet!

	The Stooge Star Wars Joke-A-Day
date Posted: Apr 30, 2008 1:10 AM Good to hear that things aren't as bad as they could have been... ... well, until I saw you on the can. Now things are much, much worse.

	padmeskywalker77 Padme's Legacy
date Posted: Apr 30, 2008 10:32 PM I'm glad to hear they're both heading in the right direction and I hope things continue to improve for them. I have thought of this when time allows, and have sent my thoughts their way. Thanks for the update.

JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.

date Posted: May 01, 2008 8:31 AM

oh nobby, I absolutely love love LOVE your puppet. He does bear a striking resemblance to . . . hmmmm, I just can't put my finger on it . . .

I see a whole new career for you.

On a serious note, I am so happy that L intends to persevere and not let what happened to her stop her from getting on with her life. That speaks volumes of the youngster's fortitude. I am sad, although not surprised, to hear how Travis is taking this. I hope he'll be okay in no time.

I am stunned - absolutely stunned! - that the vp did absolutely nothing when she got wind of even the possibility of the attack. She should NOT be in education!!! I hope she loses her job. Harsh, I know, but fitting (IMO).

Darth_Buir
Together we can rule the galaxy as father and son.

date Posted: May 02, 2008 4:01 PM

Hi,
just a quick note to pass on my best wishes to L, Travis and Family.
I know how traumatic the whole exprience can be, as my own daughter was assaulted by a classmate, ( in school ) just under 2 years ago, and because of the "inclusive policy" prevalent in so many schools here in the UK her attacker wasn't even expelled but merely suspended for 5 days.

She was determined to go back.

This is a good sign as it shows that she has the character to get through this. Once again I wish her a speedy recovery and hope that they can all put this behind them and move on with their lives.

MTFBWY DD

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