I never thought I would hear it again. Over the past year I would have given my soul to hear it. And surprisingly, now that I have heard it — and under the most unexpected circumstances at that — that feeling of fear, uncertainty and trepidation is nowhere in sight. I feel as though I’ve been given another chance, although where this chance could take me is something I don’t ever want to think about.

Here’s to a new beginning. I’m free.