2008-2009 Warrior Journal

October 26, 2008

We are a society that places great significance on time.  Our lives are governed by routines that require us to manage multiple obligations throughout the course of a day.  Sometimes we become so engulfed in this organized chaos that we forget how important it is to value each moment.  This has been especially significant in my life lately, for I am one of the seniors on a talented Warrior squad.  With the excitement of the approaching season, I am still very conscious that my time as a college basketball player is coming to an end.  We are almost into November, and looking back at this month brings to mind the great strides we have made as a team already.  Each day of practice is a step closer to reaching that potential greatness.

This week, five of our players will pull on their Warrior uniform to compete for the first time.  They will run out onto the court to the supportive applause of the fans and community that make this whole experience so great.  They will feel the adrenaline race through them as they score their first points and have to scramble to remember what defense to set up in.  These moments will pass, and the challenge will be giving forth every ounce of effort so that they are not wasted.

Thursday we open with Warner Pacific University, and then Friday we travel to Boise, Idaho to play Boise State University the following day.  Coach Orr has been referring to these games as our “first real tests” and we are all excited to see how our team will respond. 

Looking ahead, this journey we are about to embark on will be long and difficult.  There will be moments of triumph and adversity.  What is more important is how we approach each day—with the attitude that we will not take anything for granted and that we are blessed with a wonderful opportunity.