I read a lot of stories and watch a lot of video about kids, coaches and parents. Some stories make me laugh. Others make me cry and many make me angry. Yet, none of them made me shout until now. If you don't know what I mean, I encourage you to stop by the Shalom Church City of Peace in suburban St. Louis on Sunday morning. Shouting is a spiritual confirmation. It happens when a truth is expressed so clearly that the listener has no choice but to yell "Yes!" or "Thank You!" as loudly as their lungs will allow. Worry not, there'll be no preaching here. I'm not qualified to do that. However, I do know the truth when I hear it. Keana Berkhalter, of Washington High School (Milwaukee, Wis.), spoke words that made me shout this morning.
Berkhalter was abandoned by her parents as a baby. She has lived with a confusing combination of foster families and relatives almost her entire life. Last year, Berkhalter reached a point where the revolving door stopped. She was 16 and had nowhere to go. Her basketball coach, Marlon Boyd, took notice of her troubles and intervened. Watch Berkhalter's story below as presented through WISN.com (email subscribers click here). Oh, you still want to know what Berkhalter said that was so powerful? The reporter in the piece asked her what she's most thankful for this holiday season. She said, "I would say I'm most thankful for my hardships." Feel free to shout now. Until next time...
Be a Good Sport!
-Sol
Berkhalter was abandoned by her parents as a baby. She has lived with a confusing combination of foster families and relatives almost her entire life. Last year, Berkhalter reached a point where the revolving door stopped. She was 16 and had nowhere to go. Her basketball coach, Marlon Boyd, took notice of her troubles and intervened. Watch Berkhalter's story below as presented through WISN.com (email subscribers click here). Oh, you still want to know what Berkhalter said that was so powerful? The reporter in the piece asked her what she's most thankful for this holiday season. She said, "I would say I'm most thankful for my hardships." Feel free to shout now. Until next time...
Be a Good Sport!
-Sol







