New Life

Since it has been almost a year since my last post i thought it only appropriate to give the most recent update on how things have been going. Last March i made the decision to move my life to Austin. Knowing only Brandon in the process... Talk about nerve wrecking!!! But when you know, you know. Though many didn't support my decision to move *cough*My family*cough* i understand their reasons entirely. Brandon and i had not even been dating a year and our of no where i decide to move close to him where i know no one else?!?! i know... However; while the world screamed DUH!!! My heart screamed something entirely different. If there is one thing I have learned throughout my life its quite simply: "Its your life. No one else's." Quite a controversial statement i've learned. But true. And no matter how many people tell you their advice and then follow it with "But... Its your decision!" 99% of the time they don't want you to make your decision... They want you to choose the advice they give you for their own prides sake. Hints why the majority of the people who were once in my life before i started dating Brandon, are no longer in my life. Unfortunate; but its my reality. I will admit. This past year has been the hardest year of my life. I've lost the most relationships with people I thought cared about me. Was betrayed by people who promised they would be there... and others whom i assumed would be there and weren't. This year has also revealed something so beautiful and unfailing. And thats that through all the lectures, judgement and tears GOD has always been by my side. Even when he was the last one i went to. I've also seen how beautiful love is and how strong and pure it can be. While the majority of the people i trusted began gossiping(thinking i didnt know they were) and turning their back on me; Brandon willingly endured the brunt of it. Being called the most horrendous names and dealing with mistreatment beyond description. Daily he chose to walk through that storm with me holding my hand with a strong grip. He encouraged me(and still encourages me) to seek GOD out and to trust him through everything. He never said a bad thing about anyone who judged him. Which was almost everyone. And to this day he still treats me like a queen. Offering me all his heart and more. So i would say last year was the best thing thats ever happened to me. Making my own decisions has been so rewarding. I am so strong because of it. So while it sounds like a bitter cry for apologies... I dont mean it to be. Rather, i hope its an encouragement to anyone going through a similar situation as i went through to no matter what follow your heart. Make your own decision. Above all, stick with GOD. Because even if it means losing everyone you thought would always love you despite what they do and do not agree with; GODs plan is always bigger, better and more rewarding in the end than playing it safe. If you read my story thank you. And i pray that GOD will bless you wherever you are.