missing teeth and band

So earlier this week I said that this week could not get any worse. Being me and knowing my life I probably should not have said that. Today was definitely eventful I started off the day full of emotion literally everything reminded me that this was my last game and made me cry. I went to guard and did just as I said, sat on the 50 and said goodbye to life as I know it now. I had no idea though that this day would prove to be memorable for more than one reason. This morning while doing our run through I knocked out my tooth and cut my lip.
So all day today I walked around with a missing tooth and a swollen lip. Other than the fact that I was missing a tooth I had a perfect show. I definitely left it all on the field tonight and as soon as I threw my flag down at the end of the show and did the final step I became a wreck. All the emotion leading up to the game that day had been bottling up inside and I could not stop crying for about 20 minutes. I know there is life after band but it just did not feel like it at the time every time I made eye contact with friends, looked at the field, or got a hug the tears just came back. I was so glad that my family came up to see me for this game I really needed them. As soon as I got back to the stands after half time my family was standing there waiting for me. They really comforted me I told my mom that if this had to be my last game I could walk away saying I did my best. So now a real new chapter in my life begins one of new activities and new teeth :)

Dear LU band,

I just want to thank all of you for what you have done for my college experience so far. From freshman year till now you have all played a huge roll in my life. I remember coming in as a scared freshman to guard camp and leaving that week starting school more clued in than any other freshman on campus. The family of marching band is one that I will never be able to replace. But I wanted let everyone of you know how important and amazing you are. It is so hard to believe that when august rolls around I will not be coming back with every other girl to guard camp. For you girls specifically you have all been awesome this season. I could not have picked a better group of girls to have my last season with. You are all very talented and gave me countless awesome shows. I love you girls!!!! I am so glad I have had this opportunity to be a part of something so uplifting. I really do love each and everyone of you. Even though we will never march together again this is not goodbye friends in band it is just goodbye band.

Thank you for an awesome last season,

C

Will Never Be The Same

I will never be the same again,
I can never return, I've closed the door.
I will walk apart, I'll run the race
And I will never be the same again.

I will never be the same again,
I can never return, I've closed the door.
I will walk apart, I'll run the race
And I will never be the same again.

Fall like fire, soak like rain,
Flow like mighty waters, again and again.
Sweep away the darkness, burn away the chaff,
And let a flame burn to glorify Your name.

There are higher heights, there are deeper seas,
Whatever you need to do, Lord do in me.
The Glory of God fills my life,
And I will never be the same again.

Fall like fire, soak like rain,
Flow like mighty waters, again and again.
Sweep aways the darkness, burn away the chaff
And let a flame burn to glorify Your name.

Fall like fire, soak like rain,
Flow like mighty waters, again and again.
Sweep away the darkness, burn away the chaff,
And let a flame burn to glorify Your name.

I will never be the same again,
I can never return, I've closed the door.
I will walk the path, I will run the race
And I will never be the same again.
And I will never be the same again.
And I will never be the same again.

Band has made an amazing impact on my life and without it I will never be the same again. It has changed me for the better and I am excited to see what God has in store for my future since right now I have no idea!!!!!