Some Things are Just Different Than We Thought

I had options big and small of where to go to school

To choose to be the underdog some said I was a fool

The fitness test was my first feat I made that test my "B"

I was excited for how I'd done and the path in front of me

Each day that came I gave my all, I thought I'd earn a spot

But as time passed I didn't play it was different then I thought

I did not quit, my head held high I continued to believe

Whatever it takes I'll do my best til she see's the light in me

Three years passed by and here I sit still bottom of the chart

My role is different then I thought, at times it breaks my heart

To say it has been easy would be a bold faced lie

People ask how I've stayed, these are my reasons why

Over time it has become about much more then a game

I'm not here for stats or glory definitely not for fame
I've come to see that playing time is not number one
It is not worth my efforts if I'm not having fun 

I love soccer it makes me smile it is my stress release

Even when life gets hard, on the field I feel at peace

Soccer is the one place I can leave my worries behind

When I'm here I feel great it gives me peace of mind

I am a member of a team that means the world to me

They are much more then teammates, they are my family

When life is hard they help me see the beauty all around
They change the mountain in front of me to a little mound

Each day I spend hours with the funniest girls in town
There's no way to be with them and try to wear a frown
The laughter is quite common and never ever ends
I am blessed to have 30 of the greatest best friends

Soccer has been a blessing and still makes me happy
Of course it has its ups and downs but that's a guarantee
When one looks at me confused of why I still play
Those are a few of my answers, that is what I say.

The Saviors Light in Life

As troubles come and life hits hard

You wish to be dealt another card

Don’t hang your head it’s not the end

Your aches and sorrows He will mend

Your savior loves you and felt your pain

He sacrificed for your eternal gain

You try so hard but still seem to sin

It seems as if Satan continues to win

Christ knows your trying and doing your best

Whatever you do He’ll love you no less

Put forth effort and do your part

Keep striving for a change of heart

Through repentance you will be clean

In your countenance His light will gleam

The only thing He asks of you

Is to think of Him in all you do

To be like him is the lasting goal

And as you do He’ll clean your soul

Keep on pushing with all your might

He’ll guide your life with truth and light