Following Directions

Have you ever been giving directions to follow? I know I have. I get told different directions a lot. In marching band I get specific directions on how to march. If I don't follow these directions I can mess up the whole show. My coach also gives me directions in softball. I get told a specific way to bunt, where to throw the ball, and how to run. God gives us directions too! God's directions are found in the Bible. If we don't follow the directions given then there will be consequences.

Sticking up for Whats Right

All your life you hear "Always do what is right" but how are we supposed to do this? You go through life we go through trials and tribulations. In high school I can tell you that sticking up for what is right is not always easy. When you are in high school you want to go along with what your friends are doing. Your friends might not always be doing what is right. Sometimes it is going to be your responsibility to defend what you know is right. Hold your head up high, be determined, and rely completely in God. If your "friends" don't stick by you when you do this then that is their fault not yours.

Coach Wiley

Coach Wiley is my softball coach.  He attends Decatur Highway Church of Christ.  Coach Wiley is supportive.  He never lets us give up.  If he sees me not doing my best he pushes me harder.  Coach Wiley is always there for us.  He is a great Christian, softball coach, and friend.

My Band Teachers

My band teachers are not like any other band teachers I have ever met. My band teachers are funny and so supportive. They are always there for us no matter what. They never let us give up. My band teachers names are Carlton Wright and James Crumb. These people are like dads to me. Even though I am not related to them they mean a lot to me. They have been a part of making me a better person and I appreciate that.

Moms

Have you ever gotten really mad at your mom? I know I have. Me and my mom might not always agree but we do always love each other. My mom is there for me no matter what, she is supportive of me in everything I do. She never misses a band concert or softball game. When I need help with homework she will help me. She helps me all she can with getting prepared for Lads to Leaders. My mom is a faithful Christian Woman. Nobody is perfect so the next time you get mad at your mom think about how she feels!

Busy

Church, softball, school, band, homework sometimes I think my head is going to fall off! I am constantly busy. This week I have had band practice three days and softball practice two days. Yeah you might think that's ridiculous and that I shouldn't be involved in so much. I am involved in all of this because I want to be. I love going to church and school, playing softball, and being in band. They are apart of who I am. Besides staying busy keeps me out of trouble.

Stay True to Yourself

This school year I started high school. The two things that scared me the most about high school was that I was leaving all my old friends and being up there with so many older kids. My first day of school I realized making friends would be fairly easy. The thing I should have been worrying about is making sure I don't change who I am. I have seen a lot of people change this year in school. So many people change who they are just so a guy or girl will like them. If the person you are trying to impress can't like you for you then you shouldn't change who you are so that they will. So far I have went through a lot of ups and downs in high school. Friendships have been broken, tests have been difficult, and days have been long, but one thing that won't change is how I view myself. No matter what happens stay true to yourself!