Georgia mom kills her children in store bathroom

This story is so brutal and horrific. Now that I'm actually a mom, it's a lot more difficult to be critical of other parents. I try to keep my initial thoughts to myself when I read news stories about neglectful moms. I think to myself, I could do a much better job myself, so who am I to judge.

Then I read a horrific story like this, and I have to stifle the ill-will I feel in my heart. Even though I empathize with any over-worked, tired mom, I can't imagine what can bring you to end your children's life this way. It's hard to even think about too deeply.

I will also never forget "Baby Grace" whose identity was finally revealed this week. Her name is Riley Ann Sawyer, and hearing the details of this sweet-faced child's death sicken me to my stomach. God, please bless and protect our children today, even from their own parents if need be.

Taser used on father holding newborn daughter

I'm very interested on hearing the details of this story. I'd like to know what excuse a hospital security worker could possible give for stunning a father holding his day-old baby. The baby was thrown to the floor as the father went crashing down due to the use of the taser. This happened in Houston, TX.

Supposedly, the new father and mother felt as though they weren't being treated well in the hospital, so they decided to go home with their baby. There is videotape of the father walking toward the elevators holding his newborn. The elevators wouldn't open because the baby was still wearing her wristband which disables the elevators and electric doors of the hospital upon attempted exit. There is apparently footage of two security guards walking upon the father without warning and shooting the stun gun into him sending him and his baby to the floor.

I try really hard not to comment on things without explicit details, so I'll refrain from further comment until there is more information available about this story.

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Story:[CBSnews.com]

A Parent's Worst Nightmare

The loss of a child is the greatest tragedy known to mankind. So the grief of a parent who loses a child due to the parent's own negligence has got to be immeasurable. A few times per year we hear stories of parents whose children have died because they were left alone in cars during the summer. I can't even think about it for longer than a moment without becoming dizzy.

The most recent case was reported this morning out of Concord, California. It sounds similar to the typical story of a father having his routine changed one morning, and taking on the task of dropping the child(ren) off at daycare. He got the baby strapped in to the car seat and as soon as he got behind the wheel and began driving, he probably immediately became consumed with all of the things that awaited him at work. He drives straight to work, completely forgetting that his son is still in the backseat waiting to be taken to daycare. This type of story never ceases to bring tears to my eyes and leave my heart hurting for a long period of time. God, please bless this family.

Story: [KCRA.com]