long time coming

this was quoted by a girlfriend for my farewell gift before i left several months ago
i stuck it in my cupboard door and read it everyday
i guess you could say it gave me courage to wake up positively each day 

it gave me strength to stick it out and not miss home so much
it gave me perseverance to make the most of my time away
it gave me the chance to know myself and grow

i wasnt about to spend the rest of my life in the shadows
questioning wondering doubting regretting
instead i was going to take the risk
and make the life-changing decision that i did

to fulfill my lifelong dream

in the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson
i am not going where the path may lead me
instead i am venturing into uncertainty
a path of possible social damnation
but this path leaves behind a trail
one full of faith, hope and love
a trail of happiness and joy

people may scorn me

others may pity me
others still may love even more
but i do believe this happened for a reason
this is my calling in life
i was meant to fill these shoes
it wont be easy
but it would be so worth it

God has been by my side from the very first day
in all aspects He still is and continually will be
i love Him and He loves us
and with Him, all things are and will be possible

Have Faith! *winks*