FL - Somer Thompson, 7, Orange Park, 19 Oct 2009 #31

[Kimberlyd125]

Checking in this morning. Hope everyone is having a great Saturday.

Praying for Justice for Somer.

 

[passionflower]

Good mornin everyone.. well, kss and chee wa wa! Two months.. I NEVER thought two months would go by without an arrest.. But here we are...

and still no forum so we can separate all this mess........

 

[ChickenPants]

Good day, everyone. If you don't see me here (some will say that is a good thing I am sure) I must pry myself out of the chair and away from the computer and tackle the work I have to do, no matter how I feel or want to avoid it...

I wonder how it is that this little girl inserted herself into my world and holds onto me? She has been a catalyst for the saying that Ms. Suzanne posts and that everyone needs to remember every day: All it takes for evil to succeed is for good people to do nothing.

Even if you are not a Christian, it's known historically that at the point where Jesus of Nazareth stood in front of Pilate, it was THE CROWD who called for his crucifixion. "so Pilate let the people decide..." Well, there is no such thing as a "crowd"; there are only individuals making choices and all being in the same place at the same time. But as you know, that particular day, that choice, that death, made a huge and positive difference in the whole world. So that crowd did humanity a favor even when their intentions were to do nothing or do what was acceptable or just protect themselves.

What has this got to do with Somer? We can't change the laws or stop the evil in the world, we can only be vigilant, try to find the truth, and learn the lesson that there is a choice to be bitter or better. She's really, IMO a sad casualty of a complacent society.

She reminds me every day that there are never enough puppies, flowers and babies, and to never take anything for granted.

 

[ChickenPants]

Re: Somer's body

Sometimes I will go back on WS and just click on an old, random thread to get scope. There was one back on 10 or 11 where a whole page of great video links was posted. I clicked on one regarding "A mother's grief", I think...DT is out at a vigil, saying what kind of a day she was having, and she said, "they won't let me see her body" or something like that.

The news anchor then gets on there and clarifies that by saying that LE had cautioned her not to look at the body - almost as if to correct DT's statement.

I just wonder - even in her grief - why DT would say she wasn't allowed? This is another mystery in that vast abyss of mis-matched statements vs facts, the whole mess of family dynamics, locks of hair, and etc., none of which will bring this child back. But why, why why the white lies, I just don't get it? THIS IS A MURDER and the only way to get the murderer is through THE TRUTH.

 

[ChickenPants]

Chickenpants.. (and I like the name btw), ccane is right, you dont have to justify your presence here or give out any personal info, unless you choose to. But be careful, it seems intimate and the people here are like family, but there are lurkers and maybe even members who are up to no good, and they dont like DT bashers, (I am not saying you are one) but one persons version of bashing is not the same as anothers.

I have heard time and again.. I cant go... I dont like hospitals, I dont like funerals, I dont do well around sick people...
All of these sentences begin with I. I personally dont know anyone who does like these things. I know I dont. But Ive never thought I had a choice. If someone you love is sick, dying, or dead, you should be there, if at all possible, in whatever capacity you are capable of, maybe just your presence will help...

Sad...my mom was the most unselfish, generous person in the world, if you went into her house and saw a picture or Hummel or anything and said you liked it, she'd hand it to you and say she had one just like it. Indefatigable energy for everyone, would do anything for anybody.

Could not take being around sick or dying people. Said she "picked up and took onto herself" their problems. SO I dragged her to the Nursing HOme (NH) and got her laughing and said they are just people, do a craft with them. And then she got sick, too. Who knows?

 

[ChickenPants]

She wasnt ready when ST left. NO.. the guy who donated ST's use of the van was not ML. I cant remember his name, he was local. There is a video in the pit somewhere. I am not sure if ST still "lives" there. He has friends who are repairing his I know his friends and classmates are trying to repair/add on to a doublewide for him. Right now he has been spending some of his time there, and at my house, which I have made available for him to use should he get visitation with the kids for christmas. I think he is also spending time at JH's house. Strained relations is putting it mildly. I agree about the "weirdosity" surrounding this case. Tell ya girl, you outta be here if you think its wierd from where you are... try standing in my shoes.. I dont get it either.. but ive learned that some things and some people you just never "get".

Oh Master grant that I may never seek so much to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love with all my soul...

It seems that you have put yourself in his shoes, and they might be uncomfortable, you are a peacemaker for ST - and what else is there now? He faces the horrible reality of the death and the coldness of the whole thing, you are a kind presence, someone who will listen and offer a safe place to stay. Doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

You are a darning thread in a big, torn, stained and neglected fabric. Keep on sewing. Maybe it will never be mended, but you can say you tried.

 

[ChickenPants]

Just a quick FYI so you won't think I dropped a ball.

I have not heard back from my friend who lives in the Orange Park area. The last message I sent her posted the questions you all had asked. I told her again that if she felt uncomfortable or was not inclined to answer, that was fine. She apparently has some personal challenges going on. So even though you don't know her name, please have a good thought as a prayer for her as I do.

Any news I learn - especially if it is a who, what when how - and not why? - will pass along here. GBY

 

[fbeyes]

Just to tell everyone that as of last night and this morning I had not heard back from my friend. She may just not want to go into any information, may be busy, etc. If I hear something you would find helpful and appropriate, I will let you know. I agree that if only LE would put out ANY information, if ANY news source would update, we would all feel better ... because I think we just want something to move forward. Sorry if I sound cliche-ish but when one thinks about all of the little boys and girls reported on WS, let alone those that have never been reported, how things just seem to get worse, oh God, it is so sad. SOmetimes it seems so pointless to go on searching and digging when the bodies just keep piling up at a faster rate, and society does not change. How can we make that happen?

People will do what they will do because they can.

Did God answer your prayers and if so which path did you decide to take?

 

[sadnpod]

Did God answer your prayers and if so which path did you decide to take?

I dont understand your question, and cant see how it relates to the post you quoted.. help a slow person out today?

 

[houndstooth]

It was totally embarrassing when ML asked to meet her at the service. ST nor any of us even knew he had helped her as well until that moment. Between this strange behavior, the nutty stalker, mr tight jeans, crashing the funeral and ST's group (me included) enabling him to do it (ST will NEVER get over that.. trying to be nice to someone who he thought was actually a friend of the familys showing him compassion too). All the outright lies and inconsistencies.
My brother does live at my house in NC, but he will be gone if/when ST needs my house. He works out of town alot and has places to go. He is only 23. He and ST are close. ST knows he is welcome there to stay whenever he wants.
But its a small house. Only 2 bedrooms and 1 bath.
I think of these kids all the time. and IMO, I think ST should find a quiet place and spend any time he gets with the kids alone. Take them to visit LH and his parents, but I think they need this time to reconnect and bond again. No telling what reasons they have been given for his absence. I think a change of environment might be good, but then I think seperating them from either parent cannot be good.
I just have to trust the Judge and his decisions.

That's what has bothered me and my reasoning for questions about this aspect. It's the whole adding insult to injury thing that is irreconcilable!!
Thank You.

 

[New1]

Did any of you see the other thread where a WS poster says her 2 sons are missing - JUST went missing. She didn't say where she is or give any information at all - just that they just went missing and she is asking for help.

 

[houndstooth]

No, but I know a part of it as I was sitting in front of him when he heard that his divorce was final. ST is not celebrating anything. The end of his marriage was not a happy ending for him. He is saddened and depressed at this too, its obvious to me that he loved DT and I have wondered if he still does.

He might be able to celebrate reuniting with is children, but even that will be hard I am sure, without somer.

Attacking the poster is against TOS. I dont think telling a poster "they are sick" or telling people to get jobs or a life is respectful in any way. You dont know posters whole stories either.....

I know I am nitpicky as all get out. Hey, I'm a Sleuth, I can't help dissecting everything!! Why were you sitting in front of ST. Wouldn't he have been on the front row with his lawyer? On one side of the court?

(Computer glitches again?! I know mine is really pesky too when it comes to watching vids!!)

 

[ccane]

I think today is a very sad day. Two months now and Somers killer is still out there somewhere going on with their day to day activities. Hiding in plan site, maybe doing some christmas shopping? I tell you it makes me sad to think they can just carry on while she lays cold in her grave without justice another day. I pray today for all LE and that they are closer to an arrest of the person responsable

 

[kssgdby]

There is yet another Fund Raiser today to benefit the Thompson family. A car show at the Hurricane Grill

 

[ccane]

I think we have all gotten frustrated for one reason or another
I know I sure have
Lets cut a little slack for newer posters

 

[sadnpod]

I know I am nitpicky as all get out. Hey, I'm a sleuther, I can't help dissecting everything!! Why were you sitting in front of ST. Wouldn't he have been on the front row with his lawyer? On one side of the court?

(Computer glitches again?! I know mine is really pesky too when it comes to watching vids!!)

Yes, you are nitpicky,, but its what makes you houndstooth, LOL. My point isnt as clear as I think it is in a writing forum either, hounds... like also, instead of ALSO, lol.

He was informed by his attny, by phone of his divorce, not in court, sitting in my moms livingroom. You can see the divorce finals online.. dissolved.. final.. etc.

 

[houndstooth]

Yes, you are nitpicky,, but its what makes you houndstooth, LOL. My point isnt as clear as I think it is in a writing forum either, hounds... like also, instead of ALSO, lol.

He was informed by his attny, by phone of his divorce, not in court, sitting in my moms livingroom. You can see the divorce finals online.. dissolved.. final.. etc.

He went to your Mom's house instead of the courthouse after making that long a trip? Why!!!? He couldn't go for some legal reason or what?

And before I go to work today I'll do a round up of all my questions concerning weirdosity.

Is it a coincidence your son and ST's exwife both live in OP? Do they know each other? How long has your son lived in OP?

 

[kssgdby]

There was a very ( small piece) written yesterday on the Fox 30 news
(Action News) website. I am also saddened by this. Two months and it appears as if we are no further than day one and the only recognition is a short piece in a news article and not about her about more funds being raised.

I saw a post yesterday which caused me to stop and think and it summed it all up for me.

It was posted by "pingpong" and was simpy put: "What would Somer say"

So I read more than post and always keep in the back of my mind that "SOMER and Justice for her are the issues and nothing else matters.

 

[ccane]

I am curious where the justice coalition is in all this? The lady was with DT in the beginning? DT new laywer and does he tie into JC?

 

[Chickadee]

There is yet another Fund Raiser today to benefit the Thompson family. A car show at the Hurricane Grill

It was posted here that there was a fundraiser at Hurricane Grill on the Dec. 13th.

http://culfwww.jacksonville.com/community/my_clay_sun/2009-12-12/story/lakeshore_luminaria_museum_happenings_and_a_benefit_for_somer

They are having another one today?