The Question for Mark:
Why can you move twice—both times in with family or friends outside of Washington—go on beach trips, surfing, out to eat, and even drive up to Washington to pick up a dog… yet in Our Family Wizard you claim you can’t afford to complete court-ordered evaluations?

You cry about finances, insurance, and glaucoma. But let’s break it down:

• You can see well enough to surf.
• You can see well enough to drive 36 hours round trip for a dog.
• You can see well enough to show up at a graduation ceremony you weren’t invited to.
• You can see well enough to post hundreds of selfies and spend hours scrolling Facebook daily.
• And most damning—you can see well enough to feed your self-proclaimed pickleball addiction, tracking balls flying at you at 40 miles per hour.

So what’s the real excuse?

Mark’s Own Words (from his letter to Melissa):

• “My financial situation has been strained due to the shutdown of my business.”
• “I’m facing challenges, including worsening glaucoma, which affects my ability to work.”
• “I recently obtained insurance, but it’s only valid in Clark County.”

The Reality:

• You’ve had no problem moving out of state twice—moves cost money.
• You’ve had no problem paying for surfing trips, beach outings, and eating out.
• You’ve had no problem driving 36 hours round trip to Washington for a dog.
• You clearly have no problem seeing a pickleball at full speed—but somehow can’t see the clear, court-ordered path back to your children.

And here’s the kicker:
If your insurance is valid in Clark County, why not move there and finally do the work? Why move to California, a place where you won’t see your kids anyway, instead of moving in with a friend in Washington and actually being near the courts, doctors, and—most importantly—your sons?

The Answer:
It’s not about money.
It’s not about glaucoma.
It’s not about insurance.

It’s about priorities. And you’ve chosen everything—pickleball, selfies, surfing, dogs, excuses, and yet another California couch—over your own children.