Arrival at a new home

So, I made it to Richmond today. That's an accomplishment. Suddenly, the entire reality of what this means is beginning to set in. My roommates here seem like great guys, and I don't foresee any problems with that at all. But I am just now realizing how powerful it is to say goodbye to almost everything you know and just set out on a new adventure. Other than those two men I met earlier tonight, I do not know a single soul for nearly 500 miles. That's a weird feeling. I don't know how well I would deal with that without the church. As for everything else, the campus here is beautiful and I'm looking forward to getting everything started. Hopefully the weather stays mild until I can fix my a/c. Life is good - Hopefully I adjust quickly to these changes.

One more note - in memory of my friend Kaleo who passed away this weekend while on vacation in Georgia. I've only known Kaleo for a few short months, but he was a good friend and a good man. I still remember the first time I talked with him, and I will miss him a lot. Life's not supposed to end while you're in your 20s, unfortunately for those of us who are left behind some people go on to eternity faster than others. Kaleo, you join a group of much loved people who I will remember fondly and my life is dimmer for your absence in it. Goodbye.