Author Archives: David's Father

The verdict is in. Ferguson erupts in violence.

I agree with President Obama.  This is an issue for America.   It is a very real issue.   Our son is African-American in heritage.  Do I worry that some day he might be shot because of his actions?   Yes, I do.   Given the verdict that there will be no indictment of the police officer in Ferguson, there is now violence in the city proper.   How does that help advocate for change?  How does destroying a community in protest bring about change?   Who is it hurting?  Who is it helping?  How does destroying a police car help the situation?  How does breaking out the windows of a Chinese Restaurant advocate for the change of racial tensions toward any population?   I am not African-American.  Does that mean that I am any less concerned about this situation?  Absolutely not!   A week or so ago, the governor

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Logic need not apply

So David is in a facility located in a city 500 miles from home.       They were finally able to get his eyes checked.  He needs glasses.  No surprise.  He had them before, but breaks them regularly when he is in a fit of rage.         So, anyway, he needs glasses.  They want Mom and I to order them for him.       Why not get his eye glasses at the same place where he got them checked?  That way fit can be assured, and if there is a problem, it can be addressed.  Having us order them makes as much sense as bringing him all the way home to get his eyes checked and see a dentist.     I just don’t understand.  All of that money paid by insurance, the schools and us to place him there, and …  yeah.  Doesn’t make

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National Adoption Day

Today, November 22nd, is National Adoption Day. Celebrate the finding of forever families everywhere. A message from the Dave Thomas Foundation.     Here is a link to the National Adoption Day website Here is a link to the Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption A bit of history about my family. My brother and I are adopted.  David, the person for whom this blog is written is also adopted. Not everyone who adopts a child is faced with the challenges that we have experienced with David.  Would I do it again? Absolutely.   Related articles National Adoption Day Wendy’s Walk for Kids breaks record with $250K National Adoption Day Marked With 10 Adoptions At Daytona Beach Ceremony Today was Adoption Day in Trumbull County Some Children Get Forever Homes On National Adoption Day Tweet #fighting4answrs