Only two weeks until I am done with the Commonwealth of Virginia! I cannot believe that we have lived here for almost 8 months. Clint and I were talking today about how ridiculous it is that he had been at his job for less than two months when all the trouble started. Two months is barely enough time to learn everyone's names let alone the job. Oh well- water under the bridge.

Here are some of the lessons I have learned in the past 8 months:

-There is no perfect place to live- there are really good things and really bad things about everywhere in Americia. The trick is to pick what things you are willing to compromise and what things you aren't.

-I have learned how to have an identity apart from what I do. I have learned that at my core I am the same person whether I am seeing clients all day everyday or rarely leaving my house. My identity is based on more than circumstances or behaviors.

-You can do a whole lot with leftovers.

-The internet can be your friend and your link with the world.

-People can be so gracious in the ways they take care of you. We have had people send us money, take us out to lunch, send us to the movies and give us groceries. I have never felt more loved in my life!

-You can do A LOT with 4 dollars like rent a movie, go to McDonalds, get some ice cream or coffee or buy a used book.

- If you marry someone you respect you always feel safe. Even when things aren't going well or you are unhappy or anxious you never feel like you are alone.

Got a new Netflix documentary today called "Tammy Faye's Eyes" - I'll let you know how that one goes!

I spent some time today reading a classified document recently published onlineof Hitler's psychological profile. It is facinating! For example: Hitler promoted strength, pure blood and fertility but he was none of the three. Growing up he was a wimpy little kid who was very effeminate. His Great-grandfather was Jewish. He was impotent. Interesting.