Truth Update!

Truth is, it's been a while.
Truth is, sometimes life isn't easy.

Truth 1: Moving is bitter sweet:
     When Derrick and I got married, I knew we would move a lot in our lives. Back in December we moved to NC while we decided on a law school, and then just last week we moved to VA for law school. While living in new cities can be very exciting, missing my dear friendships is painful.  There are people in this world that I lean on, confide in, laugh with, cry with, complain to, and share life with.  The hardest part of moving is learning to live away from these people. Truth is, I can live anywhere as long as it's with Derrick.

Truth 2: I want a baby!
       This is the hardest thing for me to admit, because ignoring it makes it easier to deal with the fact that it just hasn't happened for us yet.  I think the journey to parenthood is sacred, and everyone's path is different. I am trying to exercise faith, and patience.  Truth is, some days that is easier than others.

Truth 3: Student housing is a good choice.
       The irony makes me laugh, but once again, we are in family housing.  I told Derrick I wouldn't do it. I want more space, a washer and dryer, and large kitchen. I found the place I thought was perfect. Then, we got an offer for family housing at UVA.  After much prayer, and careful consideration, we chose family housing.  It's not what I demanded.. but truth is it's growing on me.


Truth 4: College is hard work:
        I now have a full year under my belt.  I LOVE IT!  It's hard, engaging, and sometimes stressful. I have missed structured learning and how it challenges me to stay focused. Truth is, I might go for a PhD.


Truth 5:  Being happy is a choice:
       Life has thrown us a few curve balls over the past 6 months. As law school starts in a couple weeks, I expect plenty more. But I choose to be happy.  Some days it a hard choice, and it's only achieved at the end of the day when my head hits the pillow. Truth is, I am happy.

Truth is life is good.  :)