I hope you understand my need to communicate this information to you all...I'm certainly not a private person :) and need the support of my friends and family at this time...
I recently became involved in an intervention to literally rescue my grandparents from their deplorable living conditions in Richmond.
What I saw yesterday and it was absolutely the worst case scenario that I could have possibly imagined of elder abuse. Ultimately, an emergency protective order was obtained from the magistrate and they were hospitalized- this after nearly 5 hours of negotiations and herds of law enforcement/social workers.
I have a ton to accomplish in a short period of time in terms of petitioning for guardianship and full conservator. The home is evidently going to be condemned. My uncle, an addict who lives in the home, is facing criminal charges at this time for exploitation/neglect/abuse (though he is unaware of this and that needs to remain tight lipped while the investigation is pending). Part of me is in complete task mode contacting every agency, attorney, officer, etc involved in the case. There is also a part of me that is heartbroken over the devastating site of my grandparent’s home and their condition, namely my grandmother who I have always adored. My grandfather is completely delirious and has become extremely agitated. He is unable to be released from restraints at this time. His nutrition levels were extremely poor and his liver tests returned elevated numbers. My grandmother is in ICU at this time- while her blood work returned acceptable, her physical condition is dire. She is also delirious and unaware of her condition and situation. This, in part, is a good thing, as she and I had some wonderful laughs yesterday ironically. She remembered me despite the fact she was confined to a shredded mattress with no bedding amidst days/weeks of her own waste. She is unable to walk.
ALL that to say, please PRAY for this situation. There are so many pots to stir and I am trying to tend to them all. Pray for those involved that they would continue to orchestrate their decisions and actions. My next step is to identify the appropriate attorney to file on my behalf and be served papers to appear before the court. Once this happens, I will be able to fully act on my grandparents behalf and ensure they live the remainder of their days in comfort and with dignity (though I may lose mine in the process- LOL).
Please pray for my endurance. I am already tired as this has been a long 4 days. I got little sleep last night as the hospital and crisis workers were updating me every hour or so. I can stand on my head if I have to- I know I can handle this situation...but not without the support of your prayers...so thank you!
I recently became involved in an intervention to literally rescue my grandparents from their deplorable living conditions in Richmond.
What I saw yesterday and it was absolutely the worst case scenario that I could have possibly imagined of elder abuse. Ultimately, an emergency protective order was obtained from the magistrate and they were hospitalized- this after nearly 5 hours of negotiations and herds of law enforcement/social workers.
I have a ton to accomplish in a short period of time in terms of petitioning for guardianship and full conservator. The home is evidently going to be condemned. My uncle, an addict who lives in the home, is facing criminal charges at this time for exploitation/neglect/abuse (though he is unaware of this and that needs to remain tight lipped while the investigation is pending). Part of me is in complete task mode contacting every agency, attorney, officer, etc involved in the case. There is also a part of me that is heartbroken over the devastating site of my grandparent’s home and their condition, namely my grandmother who I have always adored. My grandfather is completely delirious and has become extremely agitated. He is unable to be released from restraints at this time. His nutrition levels were extremely poor and his liver tests returned elevated numbers. My grandmother is in ICU at this time- while her blood work returned acceptable, her physical condition is dire. She is also delirious and unaware of her condition and situation. This, in part, is a good thing, as she and I had some wonderful laughs yesterday ironically. She remembered me despite the fact she was confined to a shredded mattress with no bedding amidst days/weeks of her own waste. She is unable to walk.
ALL that to say, please PRAY for this situation. There are so many pots to stir and I am trying to tend to them all. Pray for those involved that they would continue to orchestrate their decisions and actions. My next step is to identify the appropriate attorney to file on my behalf and be served papers to appear before the court. Once this happens, I will be able to fully act on my grandparents behalf and ensure they live the remainder of their days in comfort and with dignity (though I may lose mine in the process- LOL).
Please pray for my endurance. I am already tired as this has been a long 4 days. I got little sleep last night as the hospital and crisis workers were updating me every hour or so. I can stand on my head if I have to- I know I can handle this situation...but not without the support of your prayers...so thank you!