My Why
May 29, 2018 I was "celebrating" my birthday. I had just returned home from Afghanistan a few days prior. Long story but while I was away a 10 year relationship was officially coming to an end. I felt like I had let down everyone in my life, my lowest of lows is safe to say. I remember walking into my garage thinking, I could turn my car on, shut the garage door and end this all but thankfully I walked away from that situation. I heard God telling me to slow down and spend time alone. I listened to that calling and to be honest, it was the loneliest time in my life. I had been living life in the fast lane traveling the world on my own and with the military. Amazing experiences but what I didnt realize at the time were just my version of running away from the life I didn't want to face. Shortly after my birthday I knew I needed a fresh start. I packed up some household items and my clothes and I left. I got an apartment and someone graciously gave me a bed. I...