Wow, I totally spaced out an important anniversary date. July 13th marked my 36 month of living in the state of Texas. A friend who took me in somewhat helped me label this part of my life; j a c k 2.0! I miss some things in my home town of Bloomington, IN; my kids, Mom and other family, the smell of Spring in the early morning hour, Fall foliage, and a handful of true blue friends. Prior to departing for Texas, my life had been turned upside down and inside out. Some would say I'd made a complete mess of things. Perhaps that's true; but I've fought like hell to regroup, reload, and respond to the calamity since arriving in Texas July 13th, 2008. I've told myself repeatedly that Texas is at minimum a 5 year plan. 

Three down and two to go!