Don't Give up, Fight back

             It’s already the end of October and hard to believe how much has changed in about 2 weeks. Going back to Vegas was a great experience and I cannot wait until we go back again. The Terry Fator organization has given me so much knowledge and so have the peers I have gone with. They always say once things are going well something is bound to happen and that it did. I tore my ACL again in my right knee along with a lot of other things.
          To some, this may be an indication to give up and to stop playing soccer. It’s funny when someone asks me if that was the end to my soccer career and usually I just laugh. I’ve been surrounded by people ( especially the girls in my house) who never give up and that’s what I plan on doing. The ACL- Anterior cruciate Ligament is the ligament that holds your knee together.
         Last year, at around this same time I had torn my left one and thought it was the end. I had never had a bad knee injury up until then and I had no idea what to expect. I went through with the surgery, painful rehab, and found my way back to the field. Although there were many struggles, each time I stepped on the field made it all worth it.
          Then, it happened again and I wasn’t sure what to think. I’m still having a struggle in my mind about what’s going on but I know that there is some sort of plan for me as to why this happened. I’ve never wanted to give up soccer and as it dwells closer to the end of my playing days, I still can’t imagine ever stopping. Many athletes have the same mindset as me and that is why we love the game so much. I plan on working hard, although i’m dreading the rehab, and getting my strength back.
          As for right now, I already cannot wait to step on the field again. I’m getting way ahead of myself but in my life, i’ve always been taught never to give up. Either it’s never give up or I’m just too stubborn ( you take your pick). I think when you give up that’s the easy way out. I’m sure we have all had our struggles but those struggles are what makes each person unique. Last time I torn my ACL, I was given something in disguise. I fell in love my major and made some great friends along the way. This is not how I intended for this season to turn out but I know that something good will come out of this and that’s what keeps me smiling. In the words of Winston Churchill, “ Never, Never never give up.” I already can’t wait to play next season.