Homesick and Far from Home

I am from a place that is very far away. As they say in the state of Maine, you can't get there from here. I did most of my growing up in a small town not too far from here. But I came from a place that is in a parallel world, and it would be very difficult to go back. Maybe one day I will be able to, if only for a short time. But right now, that's not important.
It is never easy to leave your home behind, whether it is for a short, or long time. Homesickness is a powerful feeling. But as someone once said, Remember, wherever you go, there you are. And so, we strive (work hard; do our best) to make a home of where we are. And, of course, it is not always easy. Particularly if it's a new country, with a different culture, and a new language we must learn. But human beings are remarkable creatures. There is very little we cannot accomplish. I have learned to live in this world, and have both family and friends here. So although I miss my world, I have made a home here. And so, with a light heart, a smile and a laugh, here I will stay.