Tameka Raymond Releases First Full Statement--Thanks Fans For Support & Speaks On Custody Battle

Tameka Raymond is already back in the hot seat with the media after her shocking response to Usher's court doc hit the net yesterday. Now, in a statement, she explains being thankful for the condolences, why she feels the media is manipulating her and why she can't prolong this custody case.
In a Global Grind post by Tameka entitled "My Personal Statement (NO PR, NO "Team"...Just ME)", Tameka poured out her feelings behind the loss of her son Kile and the new drama with Usher behind the custody battle court documents.
Here are her words in full:
To begin, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the countless number of people who opened their hearts, extended their prayers, well-wishes and remained hopeful for my son Kile during the last weeks of his life. I truly believe that he has always been an Angel from birth and the World was just too small to contain a spirit so vast. I'm thankful and blessed to merely be the vessel that carried him and humbled that God gave him to us to love. I also feel humbled by everyone’s show of concern, and knowing that Kile Glover touched the lives of so many has given me strength during my worst & darkest hour … Again I THANK YOU ALL!
Sadly, I remain in the unfortunate position of having to respond to and attend court proceedings that were not initiated or begun by me. I did not file this custody case (January 2011) and was content with the ‘joint custody’ arrangement that we share. Most importantly, nor do I wish to appear in court while I am mourning the loss of my son. But I do not want to delay thus prolong these proceedings either; I'd rather continue this arduous process hoping it will help move me through this most difficult period in my life. People seem to be privy to only my filed responses as ‘Defendant’ to the initiation of this case (Jan 4, 2011), when I have only been defending myself and protecting the best interests of my children through my counsel. I cannot control how the media reports are written/slanted/spun or even how court documents may be manipulated in their attribution of certain statements as if they are direct “quotes” from me- yet I can control what I actually say myself.
This may sound really cliché but you must NOT believe everything you read or hear and never judge… especially without solid facts and always, but always consider the source. Discernment is key. My boys are my entire world and I will fight tooth and nail to keep all of my sons together as a family, I pray for a swift, peaceful resolution so that we all can move forward.
Again, thank you for your concern, positive energy and hope for my family during this surreal time. There have been times when just the right words, at the right time, have provided me shelter through this storm and I appreciate you all. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.
With Love & Light,
Tameka Foster Raymond
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Don't believe the hype. This
8:23 pm - Aug 4, '12
I guess the court documents
9:57 pm - Aug 5, '12
These comments are just
4:17 pm - Aug 4, '12
Both she and usher are
8:33 am - Aug 4, '12
Those kids are just as much
2:30 am - Aug 4, '12
You're so dumb or can't READ.
4:25 pm - Aug 4, '12
did you even read?? the
2:45 pm - Aug 4, '12
GET FREE RAP BEATS @
1:25 am - Aug 4, '12
GET FREE RAP BEATS @
1:24 am - Aug 4, '12
GET FREE RAP BEATS @
1:23 am - Aug 4, '12
sadly, My boyfriend and me
9:16 pm - Aug 3, '12
Tamika can go and jump in the
9:04 pm - Aug 3, '12
I wish she had better
7:28 pm - Aug 3, '12
Why don't they share custody
5:53 pm - Aug 3, '12
HEEEELL
8:36 pm - Aug 3, '12
she appears to be a very evil
5:32 pm - Aug 3, '12
I honestly cannot believe
4:36 pm - Aug 3, '12
THIS IS EXACTLY WHY USHER
4:13 pm - Aug 3, '12
THEY NEED TO KISS AND MAKE
2:59 pm - Aug 3, '12
She needs to grieve in
2:54 pm - Aug 3, '12
Old beat-up looking Hag you
2:35 pm - Aug 3, '12
Everything always works in
2:31 pm - Aug 3, '12
amen
10:07 pm - Aug 5, '12
You would think they both
2:01 pm - Aug 3, '12
This "woman" is a trip. Was
1:55 pm - Aug 3, '12
Whatever!!! Let the man have
1:51 pm - Aug 3, '12
This is what happens when u
1:45 pm - Aug 3, '12
Fight for your kids Tameka,
1:41 pm - Aug 3, '12
Tameka just lost her son. She
1:38 pm - Aug 3, '12
Tameka please stop talking...
1:01 pm - Aug 3, '12
Baybee Miss Tameka is a whole
12:52 pm - Aug 3, '12
My heart goes out to any
12:46 pm - Aug 3, '12
sweetie in regards to the
1:05 pm - Aug 3, '12
First, not ya sweetie.
2:56 am - Aug 4, '12
Actually most of these people
12:52 pm - Aug 3, '12
Well if she has people around
3:02 am - Aug 4, '12
i wish her the best i know
12:25 pm - Aug 3, '12
this is my last comment but I
12:58 pm - Aug 3, '12
Why does she still use
12:19 pm - Aug 3, '12
because she was married to
12:28 pm - Aug 3, '12
damage control (lawyer speak)
12:18 pm - Aug 3, '12
I do hope they are able to
12:05 pm - Aug 3, '12
As a Mother, a woman.My heart
12:04 pm - Aug 3, '12
Beautiful family. Usher
12:03 pm - Aug 3, '12
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