I hope everything goes as you plan, mrritter. Even if things do not work out as you wish them to, I have a feeling that you will learn what you need from your experience. And this is a good thing.
There are thousands of diaries in these pages here, from people who chose to share their experiences with us so that we may learn from them, and you are joining them by sharing with us too. Keep posting, because there is a lot of support here for you on your journey.