Once again I am reminded that a split second decision can change your life forever. Last Wednesday evening, a fellow Bingham lacrosse player and his roommate lost their lives when another young man made a wrong choice. Blake (19) and Derek (18) were heading home from work when a 17 year-old gang member chose to run from police and broadsided them, killing them instantly. Derek was expecting his mission call any day and Blake was getting his paper work ready to turn in. Cole's Bingham lacrosse team is devastated by the loss of a former team mate. Blake was a nice person who make sure everyone felt welcomed on the team.
I often hear parents complain about their teenagers and their attitudes. I love my teenagers with all their belligerent moods, complaints, stubborness and selfishness. Does it frustrate me? Yes. I realize, however, that this is a step towards adulthood and self-discovery. I would take a million more days of their attitudes because the days of sharing in their witty, smart-alecky, and loving natures far outweigh the others. I treasure every day with them because life with them is too short and passes far too quickly.
Amen. and Amen.
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