diff --git a/personal/noah/noah_court_documents/character_letter_kathy.md b/personal/noah/noah_court_documents/character_letter_kathy.md index 41a9dd6..d41c540 100644 --- a/personal/noah/noah_court_documents/character_letter_kathy.md +++ b/personal/noah/noah_court_documents/character_letter_kathy.md @@ -1,32 +1,21 @@ -### **Character Letter from Kathy O'Keefe** **Kathy O'Keefe** -Retired Social Worker | 737 Summit Ridge, Lewisville, TX 75077 | (806) 886-8291 +737 Summit Ridge +Lewisville, TX 75077 July 15, 2025 -**To Whom It May Concern:** +**Dear Judge,** -As a **retired social worker with 30+ years, which includes direct CPS experience during my career**, I provide context about my son, **Jason Davis**, and his efforts to support his son Noah amid documented educational and behavioral challenges. +I'm Jason Davis's mother and a retired social worker. I've watched Jason care for Noah through many challenges over the years. -### **1. Professional Perspective: Navigating Educational Instability** -School records show Noah moved frequently between Texas and Colorado - a pattern I recognize as **highly disruptive** to a child's development. Despite this, Jason consistently: -- **Facilitated seamless transitions** (ensuring enrollment within days, per withdrawal/entry records) -- **Collaborated with educators** on behavioral concerns (responding to teacher referrals in both states) -- **Advocated for support services** (counseling referrals in Colorado school notes) +What stands out is his consistency: +- Always attending school meetings, even after night shifts +- Following through with every counselor's recommendation +- Keeping detailed records of Noah's needs and progress -### **2. Personal Observations: A Father's Commitment** -The father I've witnessed: -- **Proactive**: Rearranged work schedules (as IT supervisors can verify) to accommodate Noah's moves -- **Patient**: Focused on **solutions, not punishment** when Noah faced disciplinary actions (tardies, ISS) -- **Resilient**: Never refused Noah's returns despite logistical challenges +I've never seen Jason act violently toward his son. He's more likely to walk away and cool off than raise his voice. -### **3. Context Without Excuses** -While not minimizing current allegations, I ask consideration of: -- The **cumulative stress** of managing cross-state school struggles -- Jason's **documented engagement** (school conference attendance, Texas records) +I hope the court will consider Jason's dedication as a father. - -### **4. Closing Appeal** -Jason's history reflects **persistent efforts to parent responsibly** through challenging circumstances. I respectfully ask this context be weighed. - -**Sincerely,** -Kathy O'Keefe \ No newline at end of file +Sincerely, +**Kathy O'Keefe** +(806) 886-8291 \ No newline at end of file