May 27, 2003
| --Senior softball player Selena Collins will share her thoughts on the season, and other things, with us each week in AggieAthletics.com's player diary segment. May 27, 2003 Well I know it's been a week since we played our final game of the season, and for some of us the last game of our careers here at A&M, but I felt that I had to put an end to my diary entries. It was definitely a hard end to what was a great season. It's always hard to lose a game when you know in your hearts that you could have went to the next level. I feel our team played a great series in regionals, one that was played with heart and emotion...one that for me, anyways, will be a part of my memory forever. I must say that I really and truly feel that this season was one of my best seasons as far as the love of my teammates is concerned, not to mention the love we all felt for one another. I knew playing the last game of my career would be hard, but never did I realize it would have felt like that. Softball has been life for me and up until I came to A&M, never did I feel I could love the game anymore than I had already. But the truth of the matter is I have learned to love and appreciate the game more in these last four years than I have in a lifetime of softball. The passion did not only come from the support and belief that my family had in me but from the coaches to teammates, all the way to the fans that have made my years here at A&M one to remember forever. I am torn right now because I never thought my years would come and go so fast. I remember making a trip out to A&M during my spring break of my senior year in high school with my parents to watch A&M play. And now, here I sit writing my last diary entry about my last games at a school that has made me grow in so many ways. I just honestly and truly don't know how to express my appreciation that I have for my A&M family. I don't know how to express my appreciation for my own family that has supported me in all I have done and encouraged me every step of the way, and last but not least I don't know how to express my appreciation for my second mom, Coach Evans. I am so grateful and know just how blessed I have been to have been placed at a school such as this. The love that I have for this team that had worked so hard this year is something that will always hold a special place in my heart. I wish the next class good luck and the returners leadership as well. I wish only but the best for you all and you will always have my support and love from afar. May the journey we have set out for the team be continued and one day accomplished. I love you guys and will truly miss all of you guys with all my heart!!!
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