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I’ve decided that this is not where I am suppose to be.

I am getting married and moving into a very poor community in Baltimore. We have decided to be “part of the problem” so we may gain insight into ways to be truly helpful. My future wife has worked in the neighborhood for a few years. It is a little overwhelming, but it is certainly where I need to be.

I was just open to God’s will in my life. As I started to make changes in the way I live, work and behave, and gained to confidence to authentically be myself, I became attractive to a wonderful woman. Someone who is sincerely better than I could dream of let alone deserve.

We were engaged in Italy and are getting married in October. I could not be happier. We are building a terrific life together.

Filled out the application last night.

I met a young lady that I helped at the University of Maryland. She reminded me a lot of my daughter, and I always had really strong paternal feeling towards her. Anyway, I was at the airport picking up my beat friend and there she was. My best friend was one of her professors and recognized her and knew I would be thrilled to see her. We talked and she told me about her experiences in Teach For America. She was home for a recruiting visit.

She touched my heart. I could not be more proud to know her. I am at a point in my life where I might be able to do this.