A very good day…
February 6, 2007I have been worried about today for a long time. We met with the District Attorney about the situation with Tic. I have been so nervous about it.
It was spectacular. This wasn’t just a parents meeting it was for all of those who are involved. The boys who helped the girls out, walked in to the meeting together. Tic flanked on both sides, by the boys who put them selves in jeopardy to protect her. The ones she was so shy about after the incident, were right by her side, again demonstrating to anyone watching, her worth. After the first three stepped into the room, the second girl came in. Again, with a boy on each side. And the third girl involved was the next to walk in also with two boys in tow.
The entire room stilled at the precious and obvious support. Last but not least, the water polo coaches came in on the coat tails of those they lead. All three of them. Dressed in suits. They carry with them a quite reverence that is just phenomenal.
The kids, calm, quiet and powerful, took their seats. After their entrance it took a minute for the ADA (Assistant District Attorny) to gather his thoughts.
They are pressing charges. They are charging them as adults. Four boys were named in the file. They each have seven charges pending. They will be officially arrested this afternoon. They are going to request this team be removed from the circuit, and they are charging the coaches with crimes as well.
This was a deliberate attack on the Water Polo Team. It was pre meditated. It is sick. What is wrong with people? And what the hell is wrong with their stupid kids. I would like to smack every single one of them. I hope and pray that justice is done.
However, at the end of the day, I really do think Tic is going to be just fine. She held her head up high today. Not a flinch of fear, not a drop of eye contact. Situated among her peers, looking regal and calm, she did very well. She answered and asked questions with blunt honesty and with determination.
I love our coaches, I love that they have taken the lead. I love that they have discussed this with our team, in a quiet respectful way, that is laced with decency, dignity and respect.
What a shame, all kids do not have coaches like ours, and what a shame they have to engage in criminal activities, in order to make them selves feel good, I am so glad that in the end they won’t win.
That is great News.. your Daughter showes how much her mother has helped her. You and Tic have an AMAZING strong spirit. I am honored to be one of your friends.
You paint such a beautiful picture. And…I’m so proud of those kids that they gave you a picture to paint!!
My heart if so full! I got a little teary!!!! THESE are stories that need to be on the news!!!!!!
Give Tic a hug for me…but you don’t have to tell her what for….:)
Good to hear she held her own. I knew she would be okay, being that she has a great mentor in her life, Mom.
Sorry, but you SOOOOOOOOOOOO needed this. The strength of these youth, is something the world needs to know about.
There is good to be found in the world, even in leave it to beaver land…
Premeditated? My stomach just turned sour… However, I am so glad that you saw everyone involved come in- and were able to see teh power they hold… that the meeting went so well, that she held up so well… that you love the coaches/team so much- and respect them as well.
You’re right– she’s going to be okay, she has you- and from the sounds of it- AWESOME support on the team front.
I am so proud of Tic! You have taught her well! I’m glad that justice will be served.