Here is the email that I sent out today:
"The incident that was mentioned in the previous email has been resolved. Prior to the resolution, I was instructed to not divulge any information and I respected all involved enough to comply. It is unfortunate that others involved in the investigation are not as respectful as I am. This morning, following a discussion, the investigation has been completed. I am still respectful enough to not got into specific details (unlike others), but know that one person's perception does not equal the truth. I cannot change what has been said to many people who have no involvement in this, but I can hope that, as adults, we can all make our own decisions based on facts and not slander. I have thought about this situation for several days and, in the interest of my family and the troop, I am no longer employed with Parkview. I will continue with the troop as I have done nothing wrong. I will now have more time to volunteer and spend time with my children without the dramas brought on by those who need to have the gossip and drama in their daily lives to keep them going. So I look forward to seeing you at the school, at the troop meetings and throughout the summer at Girl Scout events."
It is sad that people who think they are important like to spread lies and half truths. I believe that my children will see their mother holding her head high and not bowing down to petty minded, snarking parents who feel that their children can do no wrong. I am a realist and know that once crap is spread, it will take root and fertilize what you grow. I want what I am "growing" to be healthy and wonderful and make my children productive citizens who can take responsibility for their own actions instead of trying to make someone else a scapegoat. I WILL NOT be made to be the bad guy to help someone feel better about their own children.
Children like to take attention off of themselves when they are in trouble, this is a known fact! When your parents think that you can do no wrong, it is so much easier. All you have to do is LIE about it so that you don't get into trouble.
I feel that this will come back and bite them. I don't have to see it or know about it, but it will happen. I just hope that their children do not suffer for their parents' choice.
I work at helping MY children understand that they are responsible for the consequences of their actions, good or bad, as that is the definition of a good citizen of this country. Do you want people taking care of you who feel that they never do anything wrong? These children are our future. My kids will be productive, outstanding citizens, can others say the same?
