I sat on a grassy slope by myself. I strained to listen to the sounds of the lake, but no sound came to me from the ice waters of the lake. So I sat and thought. I thought of all that had happened in the past. I thought of all the hardships this year has brought, and all the pain, and all the frustration. My father's aneurysm, my personal injuries keeping me from participating in wrestling, and the financial debt faced by my family.
Even now I am troubled. Plans for college have met resistance. I struggle with these obstacles still for the battle is far from over. Other issues are more personal. There is someone I wish to ask to prom, but I'm afraid. Will she say yes or no. It is not certain. Another issue has to do with a job. It's so hard to find them, when people don't hire. These stresses have pilled up, and have taken there toll.
That is when I go to the lake. It is quite. Whether the waters are frozen and still or wild and powerful, I still find peace by the lake. It calms me helps me think through things..........That is when I thank God for such things.Even when we are most troubled he gives us the things which calm our souls. It is here I regain confidence. I will do what needs to be done, and no matter what I shall fight through the adversity to achieve success. I regain my nerves I stand up one more time and look to the lake. Still it is their calm and quiet. I breath a sigh of relief, and turn to face what lies ahead of me.
