Bri23
07-18-2007, 05:24 PM
My name's BriAnna Garza, I'm 15, and Carly Stowell's life seems to mirror mine. I can't even imagine what it's like for her teammates, friends and family after a tradgedy such as this. It seems like a wake-up call to me for all that I have been blessed with and that I should cherish. I never met Carly, but I'm almost positive she was was extremely talented, and was a would-be-teammate/opponent in future college years. This event has led to my blurred vision of what I have to suddenly clear up. I'm a point guard for an amazing team, I have two loving and caring parents, my siblings support and help me with everything I do, I'm 2nd snare on the drumline in my high school band, and so many other things that seem to mirror Carly almost exactly. I think the fact of how we are so much alike helps me understand that the loss of Carly is so unreal. I don't know how or why I came across this article. But I do know it wasn't an accident. I am deeply sorry for the loss of such a great athlete, student, and friend. I may not have known her... but her story has inspired me to work that much harder towards the future. I'll keep Carly and her family and friends in my prayers. And I'll be happy to have the #21 embriodered on my shoes.