Choosing light in my life is a journey, and I choose to shine in the hearts of these children.

It was a tough decision for me when 2019 became not just another year but yet another opportunity: I had to make a choice between returning home and heading to a new place far from my roots. That decision didn't feel right at first, but it felt right afterward. This choice meant leaving behind the familiar faces of my home country and finding myself in a land where I was unique—no one spoke English, none knew how to say "hello," yet I felt it was worth it.

"2019 was such a year of change. The sun kept shining, but I didn’t know if I would ever see the end of it. This wasn’t just about hope; this was about making a choice that could define my life for years to come."

"I don’t think I can do everything alone. When you’re in a situation where you feel like there’s no direction, you need someone who can lean on when they’re down."

"The sun is still shining even as the world closes in. It’s my choice to follow it, not to dwell on the things that never end. This isn’t just about facing the future—this isn’t just about hoping for something. It’s about being who I am, even if it doesn’t feel like the “right thing” at first.

"Sometimes we choose what feels right, and sometimes we choose to let go. But no matter where we end up, this journey has taught me that I can face my challenges alone, but I also know that when I don’t feel ready for something, it’s time to seek help."

With each passing day, the sun moved slower, and the land beneath it changed too. The morning was bright, but not overwhelming. As I drove back home, I couldn’t help but smile—this wasn’t just about going somewhere; it was about finding my own way in a world that had changed so much.

"I think of my parents all the time. They were always here when I needed them most, and they were like my light at night, keeping me alive even as the world went dark. For me, this is what true hope is—finding a light in the darkness, no matter where it’s shining.

"The sun did change during that time. It didn’t get weaker; it just moved slower because we weren’t all going to be here at once. But it still carried its power. The paths I walked were longer than they had ever been, but I kept moving forward. It wasn’t the kind of struggle I was ever willing to face, not the kind that would leave me feel defeated or downcast.

"In some ways, this is my journey—to find my own way in a world that feels both familiar and new every day. And even though it’s hard, it’s worth it. Because for some people, being alone isn’t always the best choice."

"The sun does change, but so do us. When we choose to face our challenges without hesitation or hesitation, we’re choosing something that can’t be changed. And that’s what this journey is about—choosing to face it with courage and grace, even when the path seems uncertain.

"It doesn’t matter where you are or what you do. The sun will always shine, but only in a way that feels right for you. For me, it’s not just the light; it’s the connection I’ve made over these years that makes this journey worthwhile."

"No one can tell me what to do, and no one will tell me if I’m good or bad anymore. But it does feel good when something gets done, even if it doesn’t seem like everything at once. This is my version of perseverance: I’ll keep going as long as it feels right for me, even if the world changes around me or I don’t know what’s coming next.

"Sometimes, to feel happy, you have to face a challenge that no one else can pull off. The sun will always be out there in the sky—it’s just that sometimes it doesn’t seem like much until someone has to face it."

"It gets easier when I realize how hard I was. When the sun did move and the land changed, but for me, that wasn’t a change at all. It was just me being who I were again, even as time and seasons have never left me behind.

"This journey has taught me to be myself, not force someone else’s version of what it wants to be. Sometimes it feels like I’m alone, but that’s okay—being alone isn’t the end. It’s just a different person in my life."

"The sun is still shining, even as the world closes in on us. We’re living through this together, and we can all see that no matter what happens to one of us, it won’t make the rest of us feel worse. This is my choice: I’ll keep going with what feels right for me, even if it doesn’t feel like everything at once.

"It’s a journey, but not every person on this journey will see the same end. But as long as we keep moving forward—like that sun always shining through clouds and keeping us grounded—we can make it work."

"The path to success isn’t always clear, even in these golden years of learning and growing. But no matter where you go or who’s watching, you’re still on your way to the light. And for me, that’s what this journey is all about—whether it feels right or not, it will feel right when I cross the finish line, even if the path isn’t easy.

"The sun has moved, but so have we. The paths we walked are longer than they ever were, but we’re moving forward. It doesn’t matter where we go or what we face—because it does matter how we respond to the challenges that come with us, even if it feels like an endless battle."

"It’s hard when something feels like it shouldn’t, and you know it should. But for me, that was a way of finding my own light in a world that seemed too dark and overwhelming. It wasn’t just about finding the right answer; it was about finding myself in it all along."

"I think of the days when I knew what to do—when I could say yes, or no, and move forward with confidence. And for those times, the sun did shine through the clouds, giving me hope that everything would be okay. It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it in the end.

"No one can tell you what to do when they’re stuck—because even if they feel like they’re lost, they’re still on a path that leads to someone else’s light. For me, that means knowing that no matter where I am or who does what, there will always be another person who sees through the fog and knows what it’s all about.

"Sometimes, when you don’t know what to do, you have to make the decision that feels right for you, even if it doesn’t feel like everything at once. It doesn’t matter how hard or easy it is—that’s who matters most—how you move forward and keep going when things don’t look good anymore.

"The sun will always shine, but only in the way that feels right for me. And that’s what this journey is about—choosing to face it with courage and grace, even if the path feels uncertain or difficult at times.