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~Update on my dad~Plea Bargain Accepted
for the assault against my dad
Finally, after many continuances, the kid who brutally attacked my father accepted the plea bargain offered by the prosecuting attorney. As most of you know, the 1 year anniversary of my dad's attack is nearing on April 13th. My dad almost lost his life due to the selfless acts of a twisted 22year old. We thought the case was going to go to trial and then to our surprise he accepted the plea bargain. So, here it is.....40 yr sentence, 30 suspended, 1year already served, 1-1/2 years off for 1st offense, so basically 7-1/2 more years to serve. Probation for the rest of his life, meaning any other mess ups then he will get that 30 years that was suspended. Restitution payable to my dad in the amount of $100,000 in payments monthly after he serves his sentence.
So, I am happy with this as long as my dad is and he seems content. Almost everyone is certain that this kid will do something to mess up again and serve a longer sentence. As for now, we are all eternally grateful that my father survived this mess and even though his quality of life will never be the same, he has overcome so much and will try his best to enjoy the life he has. One thing for sure is that my dad is a survivor and the strength he has is astonishing. He loves life and his family and he too is glad to be here. LOVE YOU DAD!!!!!!!!
~Happy 12th b-day Lex~Happy Birthday Lexi
This year Alexis decided to have some friends spend the night and she got to pick a restaurant to take her friends to. She decided on Famous Dave's because she loves barbeque! We then brought her friends back to our house and had cake and ice cream. Family came over then to join us in celebrating the big day. Lex and her friends then watched movies and had a sleepover. Happy 12th Lex......We love you :)
~Disney-Florida Trip~Disney World-Florida Trip
~Happy 33rd B-day to me~~Lizzy"s B-day~Happy 13th Birthday
Alyssa
~Beach Bums~Pismo Beach
The last time we went to Pismo was 5 years ago, shortly after we arrived in California. During that first trip we were all told to get out of the water due to a shark sighting! Lucky for us, no shark sightings this time. Actually, the girls were still away in Virginia for the summer, so we just took the boys for a couple days. Much to our surprise it was very windy and chilli. We had to buy long sleeved shirts while we were there! Kalem loved boogie boarding as Brylan loved playing in the sand and running from the waves. Overall, we had a nice family trip to the beach. Only thing missing was the girls ~A Day at the Lake~A Day at Lake Buena Vista
We went to the lake with some friends for the day. None of us had ever rode on jetskii's before, so we all took a try at it. Brylan loved it, Kalem was a little scared, and I actually threw Scott off while I was driving ! It was alot of fun and the kids really had a great time : ) ~Scott's 30~5/14/08
~Softball~Bakersfield Bobby Sox
"The Diamond Girls"
~Benefits for my dad~5/24 & 5/26
My father has such a strong support system that it's unbelieveable. Word of his attack spread quickly through the community, and it wasn't long before a newspaper article was put out, and his friends were planning benefits to help with his extensive Medical bills. We had a website put together to explain what happened in order to help with the many calls we were recieving daily. The website is listed below, and it has given friends and family somewhere to go as sort of a tribute to my father.
Many people have asked, "Where is the kid who did this?" Well, I am happy to say that he is in jail after running for the first 10 days. At his bond hearing, the judge denied bail. There is an extensive trial ahead of us that will begin in July, but at least for now, this kid is off the streets. We have so much to be thankful for, but most of all, my father is alive and survived this awful attack. I stayed with him until 5/25, and it broke my heart to leave him after almost losing him. The whole DelMonte family came together through this and we all were there for my father. The reality is that although he has challenges to face, he is ok now and my Aunt Betty & Uncle Greg whom he is staying with are great. My children needed me to come home, and my dad was well taken care of, so I decided to come home in time for Mad & Kalem's B-day's. I have to commend my husband Scott for staying with all the kids in Bakersfield for 5 weeks, while I left to care for my father. Please check out the pictures that show how loved my dad is!
~Making Progress~The Road to Recovery
April & May 2008
~Tragedy Strikes our Family~Please Pray for my Dad who was Brutally Assualted
in his home on April 13th, 2008.
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