Wow.
I'm lying here in bed wiping tears from my eyes. I just watched the ESPN 9 for 9 film on Pat Summitt. What an incredible piece. That film was just what I needed.
Sure I didn't go to Tennessee, but she saw something in me once. I remember going to camp there and having her personally invite me to the next camp where I would play with her players and be coached by her and her staff.
I am TRULY honored to say that Pat Summitt saw something in me. I never went there...instead choosing UConn; a bitter rival. Part of me will always wonder what if.
What if I had waited and given Tennessee and Pat Summitt the chance? At times I regret my choice to attend UConn. But every time I go there I think of what it took to get me where I am. I discovered myself at UConn. I found some of my best friends for life there. I fell in love and experienced heart break. I learned some of life's toughest lessons. But still....I wonder what if sometimes. How different would my life be? Or would it...?
I know in my heart of hearts that Pat probably was the better coach for me. But I was wooed by the charm of another great coach. I think I would have connected better with Pat. Or that she would have given me the chance I deserved.
I am a FIRM believer in EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON. So many things could have gone differently, and who knows if I would have landed where I am now. I am SO happy about where I am. I'm in love with a wonderful person.
The impact that Pat has left on people is uncanny. She is an amazing woman--I have no doubt about that. I wish I would have known her better. I am SO tempted to write her and let her know what her film did for me tonight. I think I have problems??? She has Alzheimer's. My own mother has MS. I am just lazy...
I can't help but feel like that was my downfall in college. Yes, there were plenty of other factors, but I have always lacked mental toughness. I can't help but think that Pat could have taught me something that I know I severely lack sometimes.
It's time to get better. To BE better. No excuses anymore. It will help all areas of my life.
Tonight, I salute you, Pat Summitt. You are the epitome of what not just every woman, but ever person should strive to be.
You are sorely missed...
I'm lying here in bed wiping tears from my eyes. I just watched the ESPN 9 for 9 film on Pat Summitt. What an incredible piece. That film was just what I needed.
Sure I didn't go to Tennessee, but she saw something in me once. I remember going to camp there and having her personally invite me to the next camp where I would play with her players and be coached by her and her staff.
I am TRULY honored to say that Pat Summitt saw something in me. I never went there...instead choosing UConn; a bitter rival. Part of me will always wonder what if.
What if I had waited and given Tennessee and Pat Summitt the chance? At times I regret my choice to attend UConn. But every time I go there I think of what it took to get me where I am. I discovered myself at UConn. I found some of my best friends for life there. I fell in love and experienced heart break. I learned some of life's toughest lessons. But still....I wonder what if sometimes. How different would my life be? Or would it...?
I know in my heart of hearts that Pat probably was the better coach for me. But I was wooed by the charm of another great coach. I think I would have connected better with Pat. Or that she would have given me the chance I deserved.
I am a FIRM believer in EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON. So many things could have gone differently, and who knows if I would have landed where I am now. I am SO happy about where I am. I'm in love with a wonderful person.
The impact that Pat has left on people is uncanny. She is an amazing woman--I have no doubt about that. I wish I would have known her better. I am SO tempted to write her and let her know what her film did for me tonight. I think I have problems??? She has Alzheimer's. My own mother has MS. I am just lazy...
I can't help but feel like that was my downfall in college. Yes, there were plenty of other factors, but I have always lacked mental toughness. I can't help but think that Pat could have taught me something that I know I severely lack sometimes.
It's time to get better. To BE better. No excuses anymore. It will help all areas of my life.
Tonight, I salute you, Pat Summitt. You are the epitome of what not just every woman, but ever person should strive to be.
You are sorely missed...
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