Along with hearing the keys on my keyboard, I hear the rain splashing against the window and doors slamming in my dorm. I am finally through with the long awaited journey to UF. I arrived a couple of days ago and, for the majority, have everything packed. The hardest part of unpacking was putting all my pictures on my desk and my walls. Tears began to well in my eyes as I looked at pictures of friends who have loved me and been with me through it all. Memories of times spent loving and laughing rushed to the forefront of my mind. I began to miss it a lot. However, no matter how much I want to be with loved ones, I am so excited to be here. It is going to be amazing here. I just know it!
Sometimes when you meet someone you just have the immediate feeling that you are going to be friends with them for a long time. I have felt that so many times here.
I am excited for classes to begin. This university can help me quench my thirst for knowledge that I am desperatly seeeking. Speaking of desperately seeking, I am falling more and more in love with the Lord Jesus Christ every day. One difficult part of leaving Jacksonville was leaving First Baptist but the Lord had things planned before I even got here. My former youth pastor from FBC now pastors a church about 15 minutes from campus. He and his wife are such good role models and wonderful people to show you how to live in a way that honors Christ while having fun. =) I am so excited to go to North Central on Sunday!
God has me here for a reason. I firmly believe that. Whether it be to share my faith, become an encouragement to someone else, or meet a great guy I am tusting God with His plan for my life. =)
