Relationships

Reading this weeks blog post really hit home with me and I was able to relate to the feelings many people are having from the loss of Dr. Deborah Hettinger. The shock we go through when we unexpectedly loose somebody we love is devastating. A couple years ago I lost my aunt. Everything happened out of no where and I didn't know what to believe at first. I was so hurt when it happened I broke down and shut myself off from the rest of the world. For me, losing one of  most influential people in my life as well as my role model, was a total wake up call. This realization that everything in this world isn't always a basket of roses really made me evaluate what are the most important things in my life. Family is something that is very special to me and will always be important in my life. My family has helped me with everything since birth and still continue to support me with whatever decisions I decide to make. Education is another thing that matters a lot to me. Without education I could never even think about being successful and going anywhere with my life. Soccer is another thing that is very important to me. It is a passion, something I love to do. Playing soccer allows me to be able to take my mind off of the rest of the world. When I play I enter my own world and don't think about anything else but playing. Along with soccer, the relationship I have made with my team is something I will always be grateful for. They have become part of my family. The last and final thing that is most important to me are my friends. Not all my friends have an close enough relationship with me as others but they are all equally important.. I am thankful for friends because they are always there when I need someone to talk to, or someone to hang out with, or just someone to keep me company. I understand that to be successful I must keep my priorities straight and always remember what is most important in my life. I will always keep the things most important to me close to my heart.