A New Dawn

Day 2,810, 11:30 Published in USA USA by Orikfricai

It is a sad day when you must leave all that you've known to begin anew. To walk from the warmth of the known into the cold darkness of the unknown.

SHIELD, for me, was that home. It provided community, personal growth, and a place to lay my head for rest. We were good for each other! Together, we grew to greatness.

There is an end to everything, to good things as well. I wish SHIELD well and know that in Cashuea's capable hands, it may again grow to something great.



Now, the sun is rising on a new dawn.

When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.

Here I stand on the precipice of life. At the edge of the cliff I peer down into the murky darkness. I look behind me at the road I have traveled on. It is full of treacherous mounds and valleys. Traps ready to snare me if I dare backtrack.

So here I stand not knowing where to turn or what to do. Standing on the edge of this cliff. I know I have no choice but to jump, for I can’t go back. I don’t want to go back and experience those horrors again.



Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

As I continued on the journey through my eLife, I found myself at a crossroads. To continue on the same path or strike out on a new adventure.

Today, that new adventure begins. Easy Company has welcomed me with open arms and it is here that I will continue to grow to the greatness that is expected of me.