Hi everyone,

I just wanted to talk to the readers about something that is heavy on my mind, and at the same time, share with the readers the motivation for Space Odd-yssey.

I don’t know all the age range of the users and guests to this Royal Road, but for those of you that are in the older category, have any of you thought about what could have been? I am not talking, simply, about missing a friend, old girlfriend, old boyfriend, and etc. on a whim where you suddenly think about your pathetic life that you have lead and wish for the good old days…I definitely am not talking about that. However, I am talking about separating with a loved one out of difficult decisions one had to make at that point in time, knowing that one will regret it. I am talking about decisions many of us adults have to make from time to time, because we realize that life isn’t so rosy as we had thought, and a lot of sacrifices must be made….and thus we make them with broken heart.

Calb’s adventure is about second chance at life. He had made a decision to leave Earth and say goodbye to the love of his life because he knew deep down in his soul that he must step out into the space…because he knew that space will complete who he is/will be. Yes, we saw a broken down, tired old man thinking about the biggest sacrifice he have ever made only to be left alone and lonely. Does that mean if he had to do it all over again, he would not go out into the space? If anyone has made any hard decisions in life, one would know that even if he had to do it all over again, he would make the same decision. Only, the sacrifice he would re-make would be even more hard on him.

This story is a reflection of my own life. Yes, I belong in that older age category . I have made some hard decisions that affected me tremendously…I’ve lost much! In a fictionary life, as portrayed in this story, Calb is given a second chance in a sensational/miraculous/divine manner, but I, in real life, is still struggling…to make my second chance a reality. I am not asking for monetary donations, though that would help me tremendously in that I would have less stress in trying to accomplish what I had in mind for myself/my future (as lack of money tend to cause a lot of problem for us), but I want to ask for your prayers and encouragements.

Without revealing too much about myself, I am into helping others in the way that is compatible with me…my gifts, but I am unable to do that right now. I have a highly specialized degree that, without a post-degree training, my diploma becomes nothing but a fancy, expensive paper. Yes, I have been trying to get in that post-degree training place/center, for lack of better words, for few years already without success. Many in my family wishes that I give up and get a decent job, instead of keep getting low paying jobs in order to prepare for the training center, but I am like Calb in that I feel deep down inside that the path I have chosen is the right one. I can't help those in need, in the way that I feel is congruent with what I am about, without above.

It is was difficult for me to even write this, as if I am begging my readers for help, but I do realize that we all need help from time to time, and that is what I am asking…your help in a form of prayer and encouragement. Of course, I will apply for donation button when I meet the requirement, as money is always helpful, but I feel that prayer…wishful thoughts by those with like minds/goals is always better than money. So with that said, pray for me….for those that are not into prayers…just send some wishful thoughts my way and that would be sufficient. Thank you!

As for the next part of the "A Twisted Fate?" I have been having trouble with expressing the difficulties involved in communication between two parties that do not share same language, into writing. So it seem's like it will be a while before I can get it out to you all. So my apology to you.

----MooShoo----