Sick World We Live In

This story caught my eye today when reading the news. A Father gets upset because his daughter has to run a few laps? That's worth punching another man in the face and then beating him when he is on the ground? What ever happened to self control? This Father's behavior is appalling, couldn't he have sat down and discussed this with the coach, or hey, how about agreeing that your daughter deserved a punishment for her actions. Becoming violent is a witness to the intelligence and character he lacked. As parents it is our job to protect our children from danger, not from discipline from leadership for their bad behavior.

Ind. basketball dad knocks coach unconscious because he forced daughter to run laps
By Cameron Smith | Prep Rally – 23 hours ago


An Indiana father is facing serious charges after launching a brutal attack on his daughter's assistant middle school basketball coach for the coach's implementation of an incredibly simple and traditional practice: He made her run laps in the gym.

Michigan City basketball parent Shelley Miller — Michigan City Police
As reported by South Bend-based TV network WSBT, Michigan City, Ind., basketball father Shelly Miller, aged 37, attacked Michigan City (Ind.) St. Stanislas School assistant middle school girls basketball coach Jeffrey Yackus shortly after one of the team's daily practice concluded.
According to WSBT, Yackus had punished Miller's daughter and another player who argued with each other during practice. Yet the only punishment that Yackus meted out was making the two girls run laps in the school's gym.
It appears that pushed the elder Miller over the edge. When he went to pick up his daughter later, she told the elder Miller about her punishment and he immediately attacked Yackus and punched him in the face.
That first punch apparently leveled the assistant coach, knocking him to the ground, where Miller climbed on top of him and repeatedly punched him in the face and head until he was completely unconscious.

In fact, the incident could have been much worse had it not been for swift intervention by the St. Stanislas head coach, Robert Johnson, who pulled the parent from his colleague and helped transport Yackus to the hospital.

In Memory Of

Yesterday we gathered with friends to honor our friend John who left this life. What a great guy who is gone far to soon. Rest peacefully John. Our prayers are for the beautiful fiancee he left behind.

Friendship

There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.
Thomas Aquinas


Today I am feeling so thankful for true friendship! The old friends who know you better than anyone, they know your faults, fears and struggles. They do not care the day or the hour you call, you are never a bother or your troubles a burden. I am blessed to have these friends in my life.

The Big Boy Turns 10

This last weekend we celebrated our oldest son Haden's birthday. We love being able to celebrate special times with friends and family. We had a party at Monster Mini Golf where we ate, opened presents and then of course played some mini golf. The kids had a blast. After the party it was time for a sleep over at our house, just the boys, sisters got kicked out for the night. Jay and I are so proud of all of our children and want them to know how very special they are every day, not just on their BIrthday. Happy Birthday Haden, we love you and are so proud of the awesome young man that you are becoming. xoxoxoxo

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