Wow, God is to good to answer prayer.  Everything important I was praying came to pass.  There were some unexpected ways some of these were answered such as not getting my luggage when I arrived and missing my flight resulting in a 24 hour layover in Chicago.  And having to come back a day sooner than I originally planned...   But the Joy, the peace, the being myself, getting rest and clarity and fun all happened abundantly.  I told Robert so many times how perfect the trip was.  He planned it so well and we had a great time, couldn't have been any better I believe.  I am still happy a week later and in 9 weeks I will see Robert again in Texas.  The first full day I was there was the most strange for me, sureal getting to see and talk to this person I've been dating for 3 1/2 months and haven't "seen" in three months.  We talked about how we had forgotten what each other looked like in a lot of ways, but quickly rediscoverd how much we enjoyed each other and got along!  We took a 4 day weekend and had several date days.  We walked around the capital taking pictures, rented a car and saw the ruins, the dead sea, castles, the national forest...  We had picnic lunches, ate at coffee shops, listened to a lot of U2, had meals with families, watched Princess Bride, Played Wii.  Talked... Laughed.. Cried... It was an amazing trip.  Here are some pictures I have put on my "facebook"

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=14411&l=5219f&id=624767441

I need rest, rest emotionally, spiritually and physically, and I know it can all be found in the Lord's strength.  Tonight I am picking up Nathan, Robert's brother from the airport!  I'll hopefully get to see my brother too as he lives in the Dallas area these days.  This picture was taken when Robert took Nathan to the airport last week.