In my "In Box"

Thanks Tim for giving me the notarized copy of this letter at the session on Tuesday.

To whom it may concern:

I am writing on behalf of my friend Tom Frank. He has asked for a character witness so that he can have overnight visitation with his children. I am glad to write this letter on his behalf.

My name is Tim Flynn. I am 46 years old, have been married for 25 years, have three fine children. I have been an employee of the Boeing Company for 28 years.

I have known Mr. Frank for three years now. I spend almost every Tuesday evening at Mr. Franks’ residence from 7 pm. To about 10:30 pm. Several of his friends and acquaintances get together to practice the art of magic. One of the regulars at our Tuesday night sessions is Steve Ameden. He is a Seattle police officer. Why do I bring this up? For credibility, you the reader, do not know me from Adam, as the saying goes.

It is my understanding that Mr. Franks’ ex wife thinks Mr. Frank is into drugs, or that he would somehow be dangerous or detrimental to the well being of his own children. I have never witnessed Mr. Frank taking or doing any drugs. I have seen repeatedly a loving man open his home to people who love the art of magic and Mr. Frank unselfishly helps all who come to him. I have witnessed the interaction between Mr. Frank and his teenage son John for over a year now. I have never witnessed Mr. Frank yell at his son. I have seen however the love between the two. Both people caring for each other and helping one another. They are beneficial to one another. It would also be extremely beneficial to Mr. Franks’ other children and himself to allow them more time together. People often say “you must spend quality time with your children.” While I whole heartedly agree with this, it is equally true that in order to find the quality time. One must have the quantity of time together for the quality of the time to happen.

My father was married six times. My mother was married seven times. I saw first hand the bitterness my mother felt for my father. She never spoke badly of him, she just never spoke of him, nor did she ever allow him near us children. I do not believe she did us any favors in that regard. Out of the five siblings I have, EVERY one of us got into drugs and alcohol. Every one of us smoked cigarettes. Two of us had trouble with the law. All of us, except me, have been through divorce. I often wonder how different our lives would have been if my father had been able to be a part of our lives. He was a very intelligent man. He could read Greek and Hebrew. He was a 32nd degree Mason. He was an excellent carpenter, a pilot in World War two. He never drank or smoked. Yet he was considered bad for us according to my mother. Who lost out in this relationship? EVERYONE!

In a time when we have, “dead beat dads,” and absent fathers. Here is a situation where you have just the opposite. A man who wants to spend more time with HIS three children, and the opinion of one person. No facts. No proof, nothing to justify her actions upon, is keeping them apart. Where is justice in that?

It is my understanding that Mr. Frank has complied with every request by his ex wife as far as drug testing is concerned. He has passed every test. How much more must this loving father endure before you do what is right for all concerned?
Sincerely,

Tim Flynn