An amazing journey comes to a close. Silver Dancer auditions
are 2 days away and it is defiantly weird not preparing all my stuff for them.
I can’t explain or begin to express how honored and blessed I feel to have been
a part of the organization for 3 incredible years. The girls I have danced
along side with are like sisters to me. My coach is like mom and the whole
organization really is like family. I think back to when I was younger, sitting
in the seats, watching the ladies dance and wishing someday I could be in their
shoes. It was just a dream back then. I had to pinch myself sometimes wondering
if this was really happening, am I really living my dream. The journey was more
than I could ever dream of as a little girl. People ask all the time, “What is
your favorite part of being a Silver Dancer?” I could never just say one thing
because I am completely grateful for it all. There’s that feeling of having a
group of ladies always there to be your biggest supporters. Always having
someone to relate to and help you push to be better. It’s no secret its hard
work to be on this team. You go through a day of work or school and then you’re
required to give your all for practice or dance through a 3 hour game. I would
walk in exhausted to practice some days. I would look up to see a smile on my coaches’
face, or look at the girl next to me and feed off her energy. This experience
is one that can’t be done alone. You learn to really rely on your teammates.
Nothing
can compare to game day. You’re standing in the tunnel, lights off, crowd
screaming, and you get the biggest adrenaline rush you could ever think of.
Although my very first home game was the most memorable, the feeling was the
same, every single game. I never got comfortable and even being a 3 season vet,
I still had nerves. Nerves of excitement, nerves that made me remember this is
all reality. After the anticipation of waiting to run out, I get to my spot and
would look up to the very top. The fans are so loud you can feel their excitement
and love for the team. That would always make me smile and fuel me with energy for
the game.
One
last thing that truly made this experience meaningful was the woman leading the
team. Not only was my coach a fabulous dancer who taught me how to perform,
entertain, push for more; she was an amazing leader and example for a young
lady like me to look up to. She is a
daughter of God and represents her faith in a positive way. Being someone that
works hard to live a Godly life, I respected so much of having someone like
this as my guide. She truly has been an
inspiration to me and I know many others.
I take
a look at my life and I know that I have been completely blessed. I have more
than I deserve and I am so grateful for all the blessings God has brought into
my life. As a blessed person, you have an unwritten social contract to share
those blessings with others. As difficult as the decision was to make, I feel
like it is my time to serve. We are to act as selfless as possible and live a
life that helps others. I have been praying for obedience to the Lord’s plan
and trying to follow what He has put on my heart. My plan is to give back,
volunteer, mission work, get more involved in my church, and just be that
helpful hand. The best way to live life
is by helping and serving others and I want that to be my main priority.
Whether it may be my role as a teacher, speaking at Giddings, or a volunteer, I
am ready for what is going to be called upon me to do.
I am
thankful for the past 3 years and the woman that it has helped me become. I am happy
for the ladies that will continue their journey that I have danced along side
with and ready to be their number one fan! I am very excited for the ladies
that are about to begin their journey with the family in a couple days. They
don’t even know how incredible this experience is going to be. I hope ya’ll
take it all in and absolutely enjoy every minute. Embrace change, be
optimistic, stay humble, and have as much fun as you can.
I will forever be the biggest Spurs fan and bleed
Black&Silver
GO SPURS GO!!!
God Bless and Much Love,
Lisa
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