Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Angels on Christmas

Merry Christmas 2008

Today is yet another day, one of the many such days added to those expressed earlier; of which your off spring, your shared wealth, and other accumulations gather about a beautifully decorated green tree to pretend that you are Christians observing nothing more than a historical reference.

You are not Christians!

You ignore this gift.




Penny Gayle is moving forward. As best as she can with the resources given to her. She isn't physically or mentally near the point of where she was when I had last seen her in March 2004 (prior to being denied access to my own home); back in March 2004 she was speaking sentences, answering questions, and openly attending to everyone around her. No! She isn't there yet. How could she ever be to that point after having endured what she went through? Imagine this scenario: Penelope being tossed down a flight of stairs and afterwards has her lovely head banged in by her own sister in anger after she had experienced being slapped around by her own mother for not feeding her.

Look at the videos! Analyze your hearts! We are witnessing a miracle.

A TRUE Christian MIRACLE.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Lawyer desired - Seeking malpractice for Denial of Healthcare

I am looking for a lawfirm.

I am the one man in the country who has a legal case; against DHS, and that of a healthcare professional couple (one a doctor, and one is a local hospital administrator). Denial of health care services to a special needs Down's Syndrome daughter.

She was starved.

She was beaten and has a scar on her head to prove it.

Law enforcement should have been called... by DHS, and by all of the involved parties who observed Penny on the day she was removed from the home. End of story.

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Merry Christmas 2008

I was recently invited to a birthday party.

I found this invitation to be conflicting.

It involves my ex brother in law's son whom I have much affection for and an endearing closeness that remains even though there is strife and conflict within the extended family. This is proof that children are innocent and unwilling participants in family squabbles.

I decided to create a video that would address their lacking involvement. This video will shame them into rethinking their earlier positions.




First:

Nobody won in the divorce.

Your daughter Debi lives in the streets because she chose that for herself. I am not to blame for her choice's and ongoing lack of direction. My involvement in her life only delayed this inevitable choice and I refuse to accept any accountability for an act she is uniquely accountable and responsible for as a mother, as a daughter, and as a failed wife.

You enabled her.

You are knowledgable of the damage done to Penelope and you covered it up. There is a scar on her head that reflects physical damage that was accomplished by Debi, or one of the sisters who resided with her. I believe attempted murder took place by Debi... or by one of her sisters... and that YOU covered it up. No law enforcement was present when the children were taken into custody by DHS. No extensive written report was provided of the event that occured that day. Why not? Penelope was starved. Penelope was traumatized. I believe and assert the position that YOU covered up an act of attempted murder to protect your daughter and granddaughters.

I have a blood soaked area of concrete where the DNA continues to sit as evidence if an investigation must be pursued. It was discovered when the carpet was replaced throughout the home.

Now the whole truth has been layed out, and YOU know that I know.

Saturday, November 10, 2007

March 2005 - Looking back



Penny with her favorite "Barney" doll.




Penny in a happy moment...



November 2007

Fall is here... the leaves are dropping from the trees, and the conclusion of another year is upon us. Thanksgiving will soon arrive with the joys of recognized bounty and giving; and no recognition will take place from other family members of this joyful gift.

I find it disturbing and perplexing that I could spend seven years of my life raising two granddaughters of theirs in my home... not of my bloodline, not of my loins, and not once did I complain. This act on my part is something that causes me to question their ability to give and love.

As we approach Thanksgiving let it be known that we give thanks to a God who takes care of even the smallest sparrow... but will one day pass judgement on those who ignore his gifts.

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

2007 marches on!

We conclude another Colorado summer in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We are all a year older, and moving towards a beautiful Fall in October. The experimentation in growing tomatoes in the back yard was a success, and the two plants that were transplanted on a whim produced some of the best Green Tomatoes you could purchase anywhere in the produce section.

I am now employed at a local re-entry center (Medium security prison) that houses some of the hopeful punished who will one day be returned back to our community. My efforts in participating in the Peterson Air Force Base Enlisted member rehabilitation program gave me enough introduction skills to be offered this latest opportunity. The compensation is nowhere near that of my prior efforts in the Space community but it keeps me busy and hopeful that in time something will become available that matches my earlier skill sets.

Penny is growing taller, she is also communicating and speaking a bit more. I will upload some pictures of her soon.

Saturday, July 21, 2007

20 July 2007 - Pueblo, Colorado - Pueblo Motorsport Park



I have spent the better part of two months twisting wrenches on the Buick Grand National... it has endured the turmoils of assault by vandals (eggs were tossed at it on more than one occassion, mudballs and rocks are constantly found near it), and then there is the 1" golf ball sized "Hail" of Colorado's mother nature that has left it's share of dents all over it.

I drove the Grand National down to Pueblo, Colorado on 20 July 2007 to celebrate an early 46th birthday. I took it down the track four times. A legal venue for me to "drive it" as the Buick division intended.

The air was muggy after recent rain and increased 100+ degree air temps. It seemed to suck the performance out of many of the cars that attended that day. Many owners commented that they were 5 tenths or more slower in ET because of the humidity and heat soaked conditions. The best time out for the car was a 13.77 at 112 mph. Not bad for a car running low boost and a small 50 horse shot of nitrous. The car wasn't "raced" down the track... it was merely driven off the starting line from an idle. Not bad IMO.

Blessings over the house...

A family of Robins took over the entrance door way to our home.

I found solace in the fact that other birds were losing their flock which were situated in the trees surrounding the neighborhood... I would see the remains of their eggs carried away by the wind... tossed onto the asphalt below.

Shortly after this video was taken within two weeks the three offspring successfully flew off to meet the challenges of the world. The nest remains in place in the event the Robins elect to raise another brood before the warmer season is over.

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Penny's mother seen....

I haven't seen Penny's mother in well over a year, and haven't heard any reports in regards to sightings of her from anyone in that same time period.

Enroute to a morning appointment on Friday I am at the corner of Nevada/Highway 25 (turning right onto Nevada Blvd off the highway exit) and low and behold I see a motorcycle with a redhead passenger on the back holding onto a caucasian "burley beast" of a man driving his red in color 1970's Honda.

Normally I have a cell phone with me with a camera capability. In this case I did not, and I can confirm that Debi is indeed still alive and FREE in society. She does have a Federal warrant out for her arrest, and she isn't occupying a jail cell. I kick myself now because that license plate on that bike surely could have given law enforcement the details they need to put her in her proper place.

I have yet to hear anything from the in-laws although I understand they recently had a family gathering. I encourage Leland to call me when events like this occur and to put me on speaker phone so I can relay how disgusted I am with them as human beings.

Friday, May 25, 2007

Last day of school - Venetucci Elementary - 25 May 2007

Video's uploaded of Penny's last day of 3rd Grade.


Penny absolutely enjoyed going to school at Venitucci Elementary. Due to the demands of the education system that I reside in the city of Fountain to allow her attendance of that school next year... the home is up for sale.

It is tragic that the home was trashed by her biological mother and her misguided hoodlum friends. Because I had to expend over $25K in repairing the home I cannot reduce the price on it for sale. Not without encurring additional financial loss on my part. My ex wife's actions are the gift that just keeps on giving - all in a negative way. She has negatively affected everything she has been associated with, or near.

I have attempted to seek some sort of connection with Penny's grand parents... and to this date I continue to hear nothing but silence from them.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5RAWy_wDDc






http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE2E63BoyTs


Monday, May 7, 2007

Please provide and share your experiences

I know there are other experiences out there.

Please feel free to share those experiences! I realize they may be emotionally trying, and horrible in nature... yet; we must get the news out that this agency is negatively affecting our kids.

I can be reached at Alvin_Arnold@Yahoo.com

You are encouraged to add your posts to this blog!

Sunday, May 6, 2007

6 May 2007


Penny's Birthday - Age 9


Our precious sweetie had her 9th birthday today. As promised... numerous pictures and Videos!



















Thursday, May 3, 2007

May 2007

Some good news...

Penny has been returned to the home. She is no longer associated with the DHS system/organization. Of course this means that she must go to the bottom of the line to obtain any SSI benefits... another 1 1/2 year long wait to obtain such medical help from the State of Colorado.

Penny is going to be 9 years old on May 6th.

We are planning a birthday party for this weekend. I will take pictures and upload them to the blog/website. I don't anticipate any family involvement... thus far they are batting 100% in ignoring their granddaughter. I don't anticipate this to change any day soon.

Monday, April 16, 2007

Penny and therapy

One of the concerns I have as a parent of a Down's Syndrome child is how I will be able to pay for the additional costs of therapy for my Special Needs child.

Please understand that I do have insurance!

One of the misnomers of the insurance argument is that you will be covered from catastophic financial loss by having such an investment in your back pocket. Please understand that I must cover "co-pays" with each visit.

As a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant I receive $1550.00 a month. Of this $50 a month is taken out of my pay to cover the earlier fees demanded as a result of my ex wife losing our daughter into the DHS system. Yes... someone must pay for the costs which were created as a result of stupidity. In this case they go after the person who has the money... and that person is me. Even though the money I have is dwindling... I would have had more financial leverage in this situation had my home not been wrecked and trashed by my ex wife and her wonderful cranked out hoodlum friends.

I am currently at the point of having to make a hard decision in regards to my child's welfare. Do I continue to struggle in Colorado Spring's economy where there is no realistic worthy employment opportunity for me? Or do I snap and negatively affect those who refuse to assist and help? Of course it is one thing to verbally reflect such angst and anger... and another to act upon such feelings. IMO I guess the end result should speak for itself should it not? While one set of grandparents can purchase a brand new rice car for their oldest grand daughter... and absolutely ignore the one living inside my home... I am left to openly wonder if God actually hears my prayers... or is he silent and ignoring my plight for a reason? Perhaps if all is lost I should let my anger consume me? It will make for another 2 hour drama movie on television will it not?

I remind myself that our society is building more prisons to deal with anger filled men who are losing hope.

Regardless... I press on. I have a job interview with Boeing this upcoming Thursday... another interview of the many I have had thus far as I continue to endure my unemployed status.

Penny loves horses!

Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ehya2wJW9RQ


Horse Therapy - Penny Gayle - 20 March 2007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC9f1ie6uDQ

Horse Therapy - Penny Gayle - 20 March 2007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEpCQu5FA_s


Penny Video - Horse Therapy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQlQX-oyB-8

April 2007 - blog continuation

Easter arrived and departed without any involvement from the extended family.

As I have stated in recent conversation I do know what the act of placating is, and actions speak louder than words. Since it is becoming apparant to me that the lack of involvement is to be continued unabated I will upload videos of your grandchild for you to observe from a protected distance. The Internet allows for this unique capability, and in my doing so you'll observe that my college education wasn't wasted.

I spent many years of time suffering without sleep to obtain skills that should put food on the table for this small family. As I stated in conversation I am angered and disgusted with the lacking regard for a gift given to a family who could care less.

I added a tracking system to this website so you can visually see that others are reading and observing our family's dirty laundry. I believe word of mouth and promotion over www.Paltalk.com and the search engines noted on www.Yahoo.com, www.google.com, and www.MSN.com will allow for a larger audience.

I encourage commentary on the blog/website from others. I also request suggestions on how to gain a larger viewing audience.

Thursday, March 15, 2007

DONATIONS ACCEPTED: If you would like to assist the fight


If you are disgusted, appalled, angered, and would like to assist in this fight I sure could use YOUR help! Please help me take that hill! Your contribution can positively influence change! This is a cause worthy of a demand for national response and attention.

I will not lay down and quit this fight! I will NOT give up this quest until DHS openly recognizes and accepts that men too have a right to love their children equally without question.

A PayPal Donation format now makes it possible for YOU to assist in this effort.

Please let me know if you wish to remain anonymous with your donation. Otherwise, I will openly acknowledge your help and assistance in this worthwhile cause.

Please share this website with friends, family, and coworkers. I need your assistance in providing “Word of mouth” in promoting this cause. It is necessary if we are to influence a change in the DHS system nationwide. We should demand change in recognizing men as being essential to their special need's child development and outreach into our society. Please fell free to send this BLOG to church groups, community assistance groups, our city leaders, our Congressman, and our nation's Senators.

This blog is a reflection on many fronts; the impact of illegal drugs on our community, the inability and shortcomings of our community to assist those who need it the most... our special need's children, as we demand a response to our request that a system which should assist our community is OVERHAULED in that it is biased against men loving their children.





Social Security and the Thrifty Nickle

I walked away from a high paying job with a well recognized national defense company because they didn't give a shit about my daughter's needs - they also professed to be a "family" oriented company. Surely that only counts if you are in management and not a "rogue shift rotation grunt." I called them on it too.

Now I can't get a job at Schriever AFB or even Peterson AFB if God himself was to vouch for me. I can't prove it... but I believe I am being blackballed by someone. I'd love to find out how to prove it and respond legally.

I have all of the so called minimum squares filled... a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado Christian University in Computer Information Systems Management, over 20 years in Operations Center efforts... 15 years of it in Space Operations, Satellites, Space Launch, Missile Warning, and Space Surveillance. Hell... I even have a Top Secret SCI clearance. I survive on my Air Force Master Sgt retirement, and a girl friend works at T-Mobile.

I'm surviving... but I should be making the money I once was after suffering many years of rotating shifts and going to college on no sleep. I enrolled with the Colorado Downs Syndrome Association, TRE, and I have Tri-Care Prime for my daughter. I am amazed I am not receiving Social Security for Penny after paying in so many damned years into that system and she is deserving of receiving it. It is a lousy excuse that I am receiving a pension from Uncle Sam after having earned it and being forced to pay into the Social Security System.I know there are success stories for DHS.

I believe it is a system like any other system... and some folks fall through the cracks or they are outright stepped on like my daughter was for a lack of training, a lack of personnel, a lack of fact finding capability, and that of simply being blinded by a mother in law who was a "Credible source" who used her community influence to affect an outcome favorably for her drugged out daughter. no cops were called... and it is my contention this was an action omitted on purpose. It is this issue can be proven in obtained by force deposition statements and if so... the system must compensate me for my suffering... and that of my daughter.

The bottom line: DHS didn't intervene in time when so many phone calls were being made. January 2004 to June 2004 is a long time of notification... and then to only call it a "Divorce dispute" and miss so many factors that my daughter was "aimlessly in her own little world" and had regressed to that of an infant when they finally stepped in on July 19th 2004 is a tragedy that should have been avoided. She easily could have died if it went another month. She was starving, malnourished, and was drinking water from a curb. I am beyond angry on this issue.

My next step... Taking out a Thrifty Nickle advertisement and posting the following:

LAWYER NEEDED TO FIGHT DHS
If you desire to see the Ad in the Thrifty Nickle for yourself please go this link: http://www.thenickel.com/adsearch.asp
Type in the Search Field "Lawyer needed"
This advertisement is going to run for a month starting 20 March 2007.

Sunday, March 11, 2007

Facts - just the facts - more facts of 04 JV 1159

Please note- All of the facts on this case - 04 JV 1159 - are supported with documentation. I have extensively documented my interaction with the DHS Colorado Child Protective Services program. Unlike other fathers who simply endured the process I realized going into it that I would have to document my efforts if I was to ever prove my case that they are biased against men. I have the documentation to assert and prove a position without any reasonable doubt that this organization indeed shows preference to women.


Please note- Case worker names will be provided to legal team members only. this protection exists as well for any other involved minor children aside from my daughter Penelope aka "Penny" Arnold of whom I retain full legal discretion. Reason for intervention- Family Service Plan 07/28/2004; initially a voluntary case after was opened by P.O.W.E.R Team received report of child neglect and possible drug use was received by the CWI hotline on 6-3-04.

Law enforcement was never contacted!

On July 19, 2004 A very credible report was made... that Mother and oldest minor daughter were using drugs together. Who made this credible report? Was this the reason law enforcement was denied in this instance? If so... was protocol violated intentionally to protect the mother -my ex-wife- at the request of the reporter of this instance -I assume this credible reporter to be Helen Ballard - the grandmother-. It was either overlooked intentionally or this assertion is provided in error. Why wasn't law enforcement brought into this situation when it was confirmed that a positive urinalysis for Crystal Meth was discovered following this event?

Why wasn't law enforcement brought in for child abuse neglect? Why was DHS called numerous times by observant neighbors and no reaction by this service? Which caseworker was trained on meeting the needs of a down's syndrome child? Which case worker was trained to recognize abuse in special needs children? My ex-wife was required to provide urinalysis as part of her DHS treatment plan. She obtained urine samples from her oldest daughter to pass 3 tests. - Why was she allowed to provide a urine test unobserved? - Why was she still considered clean even though it was discovered that she found a way to overcome the system? - How many other participants in the system are not being observed while providing samples? DHS provided Treatment plans for all involved parties.

- Why was the home at 2240 Anthony Crt literally trashed when I received it on 1 May 2005? The DHS treatment plan demanded that the home remain safe and stable, all roomates approved by DHS and the GAL, as for the home; keep her home clean as to ensure her children's safety. All roomates have had background checks completed by DHS prior to moving in? ON THIS MATTER THEY SERIOUSLY LET ME DOWN! ALLSTATE INSURANCE REFUSED TO COMPENSATE ME FOR THE Over $30,000 in DAMAGE. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT STATED THEIR HANDS WERE TIED and they could do NOTHING!

- Did DHS check the safety and security of the home? I believe no such required check took place, nor were any roomates approved by DHS and the GAL.
-- DHS for their lack of action contributed to the damage of my home.

Why impose such requirements as a result of a treatment plan if you are not going to enforce them and report findings to the court?

- I reported to the DHS phone contact line in April 04 - why no response? Neighbors also called as early as January 2004. Why no response? I shared my observation that teenagers were smoking marijuana inside the home, no adult supervision was present, and Penny was left to the means of her middle sister who was too young legally to provide for her care

- I observed Penny walking amongst the house naked and undressed and the home in total disarray unkept and unclean. Did DHS notice this same observation?

04/21/2004 Penny bitten by dog inside home

- Did DHS notice this injury? If not... why not? It was significant enough to cause scaring on Penny's knee.

7/19/04 Ms. Deborah Arnold tested positive for Marijuana and crystal Methamphetamine

7/21/04 Penny Arnold was placed into REM foster care 08/25/04 Penny received occupational, Physical, and speech therapy evaluation. Recommended that she be seen weekly.
- Currently functions at a 20 month old level at 6 years of age Sept 2004

Parental visits arranged for Mr. Arnold -supposed to be 2 visits per week - 6 hours unsupervised time per week is authorized

9/14/04 Dispositional hearing @ 3:30 Conflict noted on explanation of termination of Rights in prior court hearing on 8/10/04. Allowed 1 hour a week for visit.

9/14/04 Family Services Plan reflects that "father is unable to care for his daughter and feels that she would be best served inan adoptive home." -Part 3B - Visitation Plan developed on
7/23/2004- Note: I disagree with this assertion and it was never offered up as an option with DHS. It was only debated in conversation with case workers but was never my intended position.


Special considerations to note- As of August 14, 2004 Ms Arnold has not produced a clean UA. Until the treatment plan is effect and Ms. Arnold has produced a clean urine sample, unsupervised visits are not recommended.

9/21/04 A referal for Global Assessment to focus on Mr. Arnold's mental health was made.
Why was this action required? There is nothing to note or cause concern in regards to this demanded response. No legal action was pending, no illegal drug activity noted or reported, and no financial irresponsibility was ever proven.

9/28/04 Written Status report on Contested Custody hearing hearing @ 2:30pm - Expressed to a caseworker that I desired Full Custody Ex wife reported to caseworker that he has friends and neighbors watching her and her actions. Ambivalance is noted in regards to my wanting to care for Penny in the beginning of this case. -NO REASONS NOTED-

10/29/04 Staffing held to discuss recommendation of couples classes and parenting classes. Couples Therapy demanded. Note- My relationship with Angie Long began February 13, 2004 and we started cohabitating May 28, 2004. What requirement is to be noted that would demand fullfilling a requirement of Couples Therapy for a man who is not divorced? My divorce would not be final till March 9th 2005.

- In my opinion this is yet just another instance of anti-male bias, a demanded response, a hurdle that I had to accept as it was imposed upon me. A hurdle intended to test my newly created relationship and impose strain on it.
- Case in point, did my ex-wife have the same requirement imposed for her relationships? Is this an action DHS imposes on every male involved in the system? Does DHS ever impose this requirement on women involved in the system?

11/22/04 In-home parenting classes required. Reports are required. Please Note: Total hours of visitation allowed by DHS was 22 hours between 08/06/2004 and 12/02/04 this is supported with documentation.
- Additional hours were requested and denied.

DHS Child Protective Services - Bias

I have told DHS point blank I will be a pain in their ass, and that I intend to sue them, and to seek judgement for their negatively impacting the community and my child.

They impacted the community by not allowing for law enforcement interaction in the process. They sidelined law enforcement and denied them the opportunity to process my ex wife for child endangerment (she gave drugs to her oldest minor child as well).

IMO DHS hates men. DHS is biased against men receiving their children. DHS would rather give the kids back to a drugged out mother than give them to a clean loving father... There are numerous stories in the media of DHS giving kids back to their abusive mother's who somehow end up starving and killing the kids...

DHS claims they are overwhelmed...

DHS makes errors and they are not held accountable for their errors.

The bottom line... I want to sue DHS!

To force this organization to change requires they give up their operating funds when they literally screw up. Simply getting them to acknowledge "We are sorry!" isn't going to be enough. I need a law firm that has big balls. A law firm with "CAJONES" that are so big that they won't bat an eye and will never back down. This firm must have A willingness to obtain deposition statements from all involved case workers and those neighbors who called the system to report their findings.

This is a matter that impacts fathers nationwide. We need to call them on their bias and open up their decision process (a process of creativity at whim; no written guidelines, no formality of process itself, and a staunch unswerving willingness to support women over men). If you have leads on a lawyer or a firm that is willing to seek an outcome of betterment for Colorado. Please let me know. I swear on God's name himself that legal patriot will become one of the wealthiest in the nation if he/she takes on this endeavor.

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

About me...



Momentary parental "time's out."

It isn't easy being a single parent of a Special Need's child. It is ever so easy to lose sight of the fact that you too are a living human being with personal needs and desire to broaden one's horizon's outside of the home itself.

I retain interest in a hobby of automotive pursuits; a '67 Leman's convertible (with a 400 motor and Tri-power carburetors), and an '84 Buick Grand National sit in the garage to help me unwind. When time is available and money allows I'll spend it twisting wrenches on a 1992 Mustang LX with a supercharged 347 stroked motor.

I retired from the US Air Force in December 2000 after serving 20 years and 7 months of active duty. I completed tours within two career fields (Radar Operations 276X0, and Space Systems Operations 277X0/1C671 Air Force Specialty Codes) which took me from my hometown of El Centro, California to see beautiful Alaska (three tours), Nevada, S. Carolina, Florida (two tours), Colorado (two tours), and even a brief moment in Germany to refuel before heading over to Saudi Arabia.

Somehow I found the time to pursue college classes while serving my nation, and ultimately finished a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems Management with Colorado Christian University. It was a rewarding experience and I would like to complete a Master's Degree in the future.














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Penelope's wealthy grandparents - ashamed of her


To go into any story one must share some facts...


I married into a "well to do" family that is blessed and recognized in individual accomplishment. After enduring 7 years of extensive toil and torment from their felony drug induced bi-polar morality lacking red headed female offspring I was beyond myself in assuming any more pain... I sought divorce in January 2004. I couldn't endure the disrespect and her willingness to promote my own death. Yes... she plotted to kill me... and that is why I ultimately divorced her.


Unfortunately in Colorado you can drag out such an outcome. My divorce would not be final until March 9th 2005 - CASE NUMBER 04DR34. The judge in this case allowed my ex wife to remain in the home till 1 May 2005.


16 months of party life on my dime, a trashed home, a broken up family (two step children affected), and a Down's Syndrome daughter between us that was rescued by DHS in a catatonic state after months of complaining to DHS by my observant anger filled neighbors... and that is another story to be typed up here.


My life was negatively affected by "Crystal Meth." No... I did not use the substance. Nor did I participate near it, nor was I around it in my presence. I was affected by it none the less. I found out about it in discovery. The bills that were not paid, the money that should have been there... but was no longer. The excuses of explanation that soon became calloused and none caring as she was further controlled by the binging and socialization of the drug that possessed the demon inside her.


I admit there is an anger inside me that cannot be squelched. I will never be able to satiate that anger or overlook my failure to recognize it in time. I do find myself wanting to slip into that world and track the people making it... so I could do what the local police officers have been unable to do... Kill it... and those promoting it. Tragically that act would never satiate my anger.


The worse thing that could happen is how a child is affected in such a circumstance.


A special needs daughter who has a father who loves her so much that he can't let her go. A father who failed to protect her when she needed his help the most. The system here allowed her mother to put a restraining order on me so I couldn't verify her welfare. Even worse is the act of ommission by her grandparents in acknowledging her.


Two sets of grandparents live here in Colorado Springs, Colorado.


One set is Dr. Phillip Ballard MD and grandmother Helen Ballard. They were ever so willing to take in the two oldest grandchildren whom I raised on my salary for 7 years.


Dr. Phillip Ballard works for CSHP Family Practice at 2610 tenderfoot Hill Street 719-576-3901. Helen Ballard 719-531-6527


The other set of family is Billy and Sharon Meazell 719-590-9582. Billy Meazell is the grandfather. He is a retired USAF Colonel and prior to his retirement was the Space Command Inspector General for Air Force Space Command.


There is no excuse for the lacking involvement in their granddaughter's life; both sets of grandparents are ever so willing to fly on an airplane to Spokane, Washington to see their grandchildren located there... but are unable to make the no further than 12 mile drive across town to see Penelope? Money is not an issue for these two sets of well to do accomplished couples. Doctor Ballard writes out checks to the IRS for the amount of money I made total each year, and Billy Meazell owns a personal business involved in our nation's self defense (promises of potential employment are offered and forgotten).


I have elected to share my shame of my ex-in-laws and reveal their shame of their Down's Syndrome granddaughter to our community; their lacking involvement, and uncaring non-empathy as they promote themselves here in the Colorado Springs, Colorado community as outstanding citizens who display an image of perfection so as to garnish local support while they offer none to their bloodline who need it most.


Birthdays forgotten even though they were standing right there when she was delivered into this world.


Christmas's overlooked and forgotten while they celebrate it together inside their wealthy homes. They promote Christianity at face value to those who view them... yet are unwilling to embrace it within their own family.


The following letter was sent to my ex-in-law's on Thanksgiving 2006
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This year will be another year of which you'll systematically observe a gift given to man by his creator, and you'll ignore the beautiful gift he sent directly to you. You'll gather together as a family on this day and politely accumulate more stuff in Christ's name.


A family of wealth you have become, a family that can accept individual flaws; drug abuse, and sexual want, but in fear you run from physical imperfection and permanent innocence.


I am sending this letter to both sides of the family. No one is getting excluded or overlooked, and I'll end any potential argument right now in regards to my side of the family; they have stepped forward and assisted us financially after I was forced to walk away from employment. I remain unemployed. My mother died recently and left her last remaining gift to us, a gift that has been utilized to repair a home trashed by Debi. If you find humor in this I will remind you that she trashed the home which would house her own daughter.


I believe this is a letter long over due and words which should have been expressed on my part from the very beginning; never stated out of humility and a desire for acceptance. My lack of stating a position is viewed as weakness, and not once in the marriage did I personally request anything from you other than your involvement as family. I raised your grand daughters in my home, I provided for them, I loved them, and yes I disciplined them (discipline was necessary and sorely lacking).


The blame for any lacking acceptance of me as a father is to be placed at the source... Debi herself. I am NOT without fault. You are entitled to your opinions; yet, this doesn't mean your opinion is valid and without fault as well. There are no winners in this situation, and it is my standing opinion that a loss occurred in this instance. I find that regardless of my efforts to maintain the marriage, immense hurdles that existed prior to my entering into a marriage with your daughter existed and it is a result of these hurdles and her continued personal choices that contributed to such failure. This letter is not about me or our hurt stepped on egos, any sought one-upmanship/vengence, or personal validation... this letter is about Penny.


This letter is about your lacking involvement in her life, and your choice to ignore a gift. I am ashamed of you as you offer solace and assistance in the community on one hand as you accumulate immense wealth, and in the other hand you deny the existence of your own special needs grandchild. I see a conflict there. I leave an offer to the family. It is an offer that will remain open. nYou can see Penny without my presence. It has to take place in a controlled setting where Penny is safe from further abuse and projected anger. Leland and I have discussed this matter in detail.


I have one restriction; Debi is not allowed to participate in visiting Penny. We can revisit this matter when she completes a drug treatment program that deals not only with her dependency issues, but also that of her bi-polar condition. Even then I will only allow for a controlled safe environment where Penny cannot endure additional harm and neglect. _____________________________________________


To my ex-in-laws I am ashamed of you.
I will promote this website to the Colorado Springs, Colorado community in every means possible. I will register it on every Internet search engine. I will hand it out on my business cards. I will endeavor to show the Colorado Springs community how shallow and Non-Christianlike you really are as you hide behind the veil of money you make off their interests.
Freedom of speech is a condition I served for... I will utilize it to it's fullest capacity. Clearly I have to insult you and embarrass you to obtain your lacking support. While it is true I may never receive it in the future after this act; please be assured you will answer for it on judgement day.

Colorado Springs, Colorado - A father's problems

This blog is going to reach out and expose the system our community uses so it can positively change how it reacts to any Special Needs child intervention.

This blog will surely touch those who realize something more has to be done for our Special need's children residing in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

I am the father of Penelope Gayle Arnold. She is a gift that came into this world on May 6th 1998 while I was on active duty with the US Air Force at Schriever AFB. She profoundly positively touches all who come in contact with her. Her hurdles are huge. They are seemingly bound by moments of individual success which somehow rise up over the daunting walls and obstacles which would be easier to bypass... if she only could.

Penny is proof that we are endowed with a greatness granted by God.

Penelope was negatively affected by a system that was designed to assist her. That system is DHS. This is in regards to DHS Dependency & Neglect Case # 04JV1159. I will provide details of this travesty in another posting.