Belated New Year's Post

The year 2011 was the best one yet

Even though I thought 2010 was as good as it gets

So now I look back on a wonderful year

To see where Im going, where Im at, and how I got here

January is a month to reminisce

About the year before and the things you will miss

But its also a month to look forward and see

What you want to become and who you want to be

Last year began in the land of Turkey

Hittin up the sights with me and my family

Then back to the kank to teach little kids

Atleast I had basketball to overcome it

I started out soaring with the Eagles at Trinity

I look up to those guys as much as they do me

Then I became a Soldier by way of Example in K3

And it felt like every weekend there was another wedding

Seven newlyweds all in one summer, we lost some good men

But I must say the best of all was KK and Ben

So now the Kearney’s can add one more

Then I hit up Wootten’s in the state with Baltimore

Only to finish the summer with a wedding encore.

And now Im in the DRC fulfilling my dream

Thanks to everyone who has supported our PJB team.

During these 365 I was glad to be alive

For I got to witness the Arab spring arise

Power to the people seems to now be reality

But freedom had to come through the darkest side of humanity

We had to occupy to fight to have our voice heard

Anarchy and revolution were the only ways to put in a word

But the words that ring out are those of the one’s we lost

Too many had to die, freedom comes at much to high a cost

Who could forget about the hurricane scare in NYC

Or the tragic devistation of the Japanese tsunami

We pray for those who suffered from the disaster in Japan

And we don’t forget those in New Zealand and Van

But the sadness is too great to list in a poem

The list of problems goes on and on and on

But 2011 showed us that we can overcome

For through all the struggle of the year the human spirit remains strong

So for this upcoming year I plan many things

And I cant even imagine what the year brings

But I know that everyday I can strive to do my best

This way 2012 will win when compared to all the rest

So if I have two cents for your new year

I suggest you never take for granted what to you is really dear

Don’t miss a moment because they go way to fast

Remember to only be looking forward but also learn from your past

“No days off, make memories, and love with all your heart”