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Hey guys! It's been a while since I have written a journal. I thought I would share with you all how my first year at Bama is going. In all honesty, it is everything I have ever dreamed of. Everyday I am surprising myself, physically and mentally. I am doing things I had only hoped to accomplish in high school. Everyday is an answer to years of prayers. I have amazing friends, teammates, and coaches. I love my major, and spiritually I am in the best place I have ever been in. The Lord is good. With every passing moment, I fall in love with Jesus more and more. I can't really explain it, but I just live with purpose now. I truly believe that no matter what comes my way, I will always have this inexpressible joy. The fact that I was injured for two years straight and now I'm getting the opportunity to compete at postseason meets at a D1 school just shows how powerful my God is.
Right before leaving for college, I almost called my coach to ask him if I could be redshirted. I was having so much anxiety about going to such a big program. I didn't feel like I deserved it. I thought I was going to embarrass myself. I was having panic attacks, and honestly I got to a point where I was scared to leave home. Hah...man, am I glad I didn't ask to be redshirted though! My first collegiate race was by far the most special day of my life. I remember after the race, I saw my dad walking towards me. I ran into his arms and we both started crying. He is the one person that knows all the hardships I faced and how much I had to persevere through high school. Seeing me wear the Alabama uniform, running with a team, and setting a big PR, was him watching years of tears (on both ends) and anxiety (on my end) come to an end. He came to every one of my Cross races after that, but I promise you that Memphis was by far his (and my) favorite. I don't think many things will be able to top that. Anyways, seeing signing day got me excited for all of you seniors who are going to be continuing your running career in college. I encourage all of y'all to keep an open mind and soak up every moment. Don't freak out. Don't be anxious. Gods got you. He's a good good Father. Please never forget, you DESERVE it!! I wish all of you the best of luck this track season. Enjoy it!