Yesterday marked eleven months without my best friend. Today marks the end of something I'm not ready to say goodbye to. Usually I write a letter to Steeler, but it's really just a letter for myself. Today I'm going to write a blog for the thing that holds the biggest part of my heart, the Willard Wrestling Team.
For six years I've devoted my time and a large part of my life to my team. Every time I thought about leaving Willard schools, I couldn't bring myself to leave those boys behind. They made me feel at home, like I didn't belong anywhere else. I now realize that I really didn't belong anywhere else. This past year I had a big inner struggle. I didn't know if it was possible to go back in the room where I had so many memories, but something told me I had to, so I did. Without that room and the people inside, I don't think I would of ever figured out who I am. I've found something I love more than I've ever loved anything else. I have a passion for wrestling, even if I don't wrestle myself. I guess what I'm really trying to get across is that I have no idea who I'd be if I didn't have wrestling, but I don't think I'd like that person.
To the boys I've been able to call my teammates and brothers: I love all of you more than you'll ever know. Even the boys I don't really like, I love. There's no way I could describe how thankful I am to have met each and every one of you guys. Each one of you has a special part in my heart. I am so proud of you boys, there is nothing better than getting to watch you go out on the mat and show your talent. That being said, I feel every defeat you do and it kills me when I know you're upset. I rode that roller coaster for six years, and if I could, I'd ride it for six more. There is no way I'd rather spend my weekends or weeknights than cheering you guys on. You'll always be my family, and if any of you ever need any help I will always be here for you.
To the coaches who have been more than just a coach: Thank you. Kiiler, Fletchall, Presley, Wiester, any every other man I should list, I can never thank you enough. To you I wasn't just an annoying girl who wanted to be around a group of boys, you saw how much I love the sport and respected that. You've let me be apart of something extremely special, and I am forever grateful for that opportunity.
To everyone who is apart of the Willard Wrestling Family: I love you. Thank you for letting me be apart of something so special. There's nothing greater than having a huge group of people behind you and encouraging you in everything you do.
I can't believe it's come time to say goodbye to something I hold so dear to me. I know it's not really goodbye, I'll be back often, but it's going to be very different from the past. I will always be a Willard Dragon and I will always be here for anyone who has been apart of the family. Thank you for every opportunity, every exciting match, and for just being better than any team out there.
