Mediation?

They kept referring to him as “the child”.

I wanted to scream at them that “hey, the child has a name!”

That beautiful child’s name is Luijoe.

But I did not yell at them because…

The tears just rolled. :( :cry:

I was surprised. I don’t easily tear. Perhaps, it doesn’t get easy when confronted this way, even if it’s 7 years after Luijoe drowned.

Hearing my husband and the representative of the resort’ narration of the accident seemed surreal. Some memories bring back the pain, but some bring back memories of joy as well.

So many non-bloggable things to say about today’s mediation hearing . To put it mildly, let’s just say it didn’t turn out too well but we hope…

Justice, my son will come. I will be patient.

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8 Comments »

Comment by dexie
2007-07-21 01:22:20

It sure will. One way or another. Keep being strong. *hugs*

 
Comment by SexyMom
2007-07-21 13:36:16

the tears are understandable, Noemi.

 
Comment by lemon
2007-07-23 15:05:37

Hugs, Ms. Noemi.

On the lighter side, that mediation thing?It’s just another rip-off, methinks. Whether the parties come to a compromise agreement or not, the mediation board gets paid.

 
Comment by Sam
2007-07-23 17:14:20

This post, and its links, make my heart ache.

 
Comment by Noemi
2007-07-23 19:49:13

@lemon- talaga!

@Sam- yes it’s very heartbreaking.

 
Comment by auee
2007-07-26 15:33:34

My prayers are with you & your family Noemi. No matter what happens, you’re doing what’s right for your family.

 
Comment by lisaflor
2007-07-27 11:27:33

Mine is a different fight for “justice”, but I just don’t understand why it takes so long! Though it is good that the case is “moving”. Thank you for pursuing it despite the hassles. I’m sure your Angel really appreciates it. :-)

 
Comment by annamanila
2007-07-29 23:29:43

It’s okay to cry Noems. But Luijoe — he’s fine!

 
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