Tuesday, September 15, 2009

more, part 2


It's ironic that a few posts ago I kicked myself for listening to my heart...and now, I wonder why I stopped.
The rest of the story.
After I found out about the financial turmoil my Uncle was involved in and the accusations he was throwing at Jack ; I dug deeper. I searched EBay, classifieds, and Craig's list...bingo.
When "museum quality/one of a kind/ heirloom" was mentioned in a Craig's list ad for furniture, I had to check into it. I emailed the seller and was told that the pieces were in a storage facility in the city. I asked to see them, was given a time, and let my manager, Ralph, know that I was going to run an errand and would be back soon.

When the storage door opened and my Uncle was standing there I wasn't sure what to say. He made excuses about why he had the furniture and when he knew I wasn't buying it, he began to throw insults at me and then the police arrived.
From what I understand they have been investigating my Uncle for embezzlement, insurance fraud, and identity theft for a number of months. I was in shock watching the police tape off the scene and take my uncle away in a squad car. The only thing that saved me was that Ralph had looked in my day timer to see where I had went and arrived soon after all this. He was the one who told me I was "best dressed"...sometimes you just have to laugh.
I feel like a fool. I believed in "family" and I really wanted to belong to a family. It turns out that my only living relative is a criminal who could care less about me. The worst part is that I believed him and turned my back on an amazing, wonderful man that wanted to be a part of my life.
Thank you all so much for your support and your kind, sweet, comments. You will never know what they have meant to me.

6 comments:

  1. I am glad that your uncle is found out and will be judged by others now. As they say: you can't choose your relatives but you can choose
    your friends. In Jack you have found a good friend and perhaps a lot more.....
    Be grateful that someone is watching over you! Good luck to you!

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  2. Wow that's an intense story. Good luck! And yes, sometimes friends are better than family...

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  3. it needed to happen

    tell ralph he is gaining a fan club too!

    happiness to you and jack as well

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  4. I'm so sorry about everything. You have an amazing story though and this will all be used for good.

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  5. May good friends be at your side today

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  6. Natalie, God's grace is with you......He will lead you through this and you will be stronger and wiser!

    Ralph does sound like a sweetie.....surround yourself with good friends that will make your heart feel better!

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