As Jenkies's internship comes to a close, I also am reaching the end of a similar episode. Becky returns from Germany on Monday night. I share some of Jason's feelings with regard to the end of the duration. It's been a tough, lonely time during which it felt like I was in a new place where I didn't quite fit in. For me it feels like a part of me has been missing. In many ways, it's been an enlightening experience after which I feel like I know myself better. Of course, I didn't meet anyone with bullet holes, and I don't have to preach on Sunday. It's not even my turn to teach Sunday School this week.

It really makes me appreciate Becky that much more to see what my life would be like without her. For one thing, I can just barely make it out of bed on my own. The many years of training that Peter and I went through to sleep late and through anything have honed my sleeping skills to the point that it just about takes a freight train to wake me up enough to actually get up. I've been late several times in the last few weeks because of it. It's a million little different things that you don't notice until they're gone. I'm glad she's coming back soon.

She's taken lots of pictures, so maybe I'll post a few of the better ones. We got a 256MB memory stick for the camera before she left. Combined with the 64MB stick we already had, she's got enough room for well over 300 pictures of Germany. And if you come visit, we'll make you watch every single one...Just kidding.

That reminds me...You guys have an open invitation to visit us in Austin. Well, not just anyone off the street. You know who you are. (not you, B-Dub. You can stay in your own dang house)

Say, that reminds me, B-Dub. It's you and Jan's turn to come up North for dinner when Becky gets back.