Craig Yarnall
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I've gotten a ton of emails about Craig's situation and yet no mention on the forum - I'm sure it's a hard topic to discuss for everyone and no one wants to cause his family and Monica any harm. But I'm a bit dismayed that all the email has been so negative. I know that a knee-jerk reaction has to go that direction in this situation, but very good people make mistakes and we never know every circumstance. I've made a lot of assumptions in my life about a person or situation and later found out I was dead wrong, not having all the information. The best thing I think we can all do is withhold judgement and help Monica AND Craig any way we can. I would hope you would do the same for me and my family. Grace, forgiveness, and unconditional love could go a long way in the world. Craig will pay a steep price for what he did and he'll regret it for the rest of his life, that doesn't mean he's not sorry and won't emerge better than ever.
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I hope they are O.K. I have no idea what is going on.
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Craig is in jail - serious misconduct with a minor (17-year-old). Faces up to 10 years.
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Oh my. Stress makes people react in strange ways; The life change of having two new babies both spending time in the NICU, sleep deprivation from new babies, etc. We just don't know until we've been there ourselves. |
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Any of you that know me @ all know that I tend to have strong opinions. I believe that there are things in life that we do wrong for the right reasons and right for the wrong. But I also believe that some things are very black and white. He is married, she is 17, there is nothing excusable in that equation unless the authorities are dead wrong and no relationship exists/ed.
I have been hesitant to reach out to Monica not really knowing what to say but you have inspired me to do that and say just that.
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Nothing is black and white - even this; unless you were there every second with them and know every detail. Pride comes before a fall; as soon as you think you're above doing something I'd be very careful.
Just talked to Monica. She's a strong person and she loves her husband. She knows there is no need to make any decisions now and she just needs time and support. I invited her and the twins to come live with us for awhile and she may. If you reach out to her I know you'll all do it for great reasons and I know she'll appreciate it greatly. |
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Wow! Bombshell to me. I don't know enough to even begin to comment, so I won't. I just know there are 2 children here that are innocent victims. Let's reach out!!!!! Murph |
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I hope so Joe - This breaks my heart for Monica!
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I am with Murph on this one. I am not going to even post a comment on the situation. If there is ever anything I can do for Monica or the twins though, consider it done.
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Craig is a teacher, Right? He could been wrongfully accused. True Story: This happened to a nurse that I worked with many years ago. Her husband, a teacher, was accused by a 17 year old girl of misconduct. The man did nothing with this girl but still lost his job, spent a short time in jail. He cannot ever teach again. At the time, they had a 2 yr old & an infant. The girl had a crush on the teacher (nice looking, a coach, much like Craig) she sent him "love" letters. He did not respond, he just ignored them & stuck them in his desk. Well, she told her parents he'd "touched" her. There was no evidence, except these "love notes" she'd sent him & the school officials found them in his desk. He still lost his job & liscense to teach. He works as a trash man now. They are still married & their kids are the same age as mine. |
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All I can say is positive about Craig- especially not knowing the whole situation. To my knowledge, Craig is a stand-up guy with a good heart and good intentions. A kind, positive and inspirational man. I'm proud to call him a friend and I don't know what exactly is going on, so I will only comment on what I do know.
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wow Joe, Just from reading what you wrote and how you've reached out to his family speaks volume about you...I don't know either person so I can't speak one way or another. Opening your home to Monica and their twins, while having 4 children of your own is very giving.......Kudo's to you and your wife...
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Certainly not being a firestarter by any means- I just want to get the information out there. Here are some articles for those still in the dark:
http://search.thnt.com/sp?aff=100&keywords=yarnall&submit=Go
It's not looking great for Craig right now. I think something we can all do is pray for guidance for both Craig and his family. I don't think what he has allegedly done has any good excuse- but I think we all know this has been a turbulent time for him. Two new sons, major surgery, re-adjustment to the workplace. It would make anybody's head spin- and we all make bad decisions.
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I have sisters that age "NO EXCUSES" I will pray for Craig & his family. http://www.thnt.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080130/NEWS/80130017
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Whoa, sorry but no excuse for this. I have custody of my 16 year old sister and this story leaves me speechless. Yes, people nake mistakes...we are human. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife.
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