Well, this is it, everyone. I arrived at Grove City College on Thursday, and even though it has barely been two days I feel as though it's been over a week. Everything is going well here, well, everything except for the desk chairs that are constantly rocking backward and making loud noises. I have been extremely touched by the care of each of the people I encounter here, and by the prayers and thoughts that I am receiving from home.
Everyone on campus has been nothing but friendly and helpful, and it is apparent that when the faculty, Orientation Board members, and RA's say that they've been praying for us and excitedly awaiting our arrival as freshmen, they mean it. It's incredible to me that so many people who hadn't met me before Thursday could care so much about me. God has created such amazing people, and such an amazing place here, and I am so thankful that He found a place for me at this college. I strive to show God's love to others as the people who have been here to welcome us to campus have shown God's love to me.
I have also been blown away by the amount of prayers and well-wishing that I have been getting from people at home. It means so much to me each time I get a text or someone says something on Facebook, wishing me an easy move in and adjustment, letting me know that they're thinking about me and praying for me. It really shows me what it means to be the Church, not to simply go to church. The Church is not a place to worship on Sunday mornings, the Church is the community developed by Christians going through life together. I knew so many of these people who have been checking in on me and praying for me cared for me at home, but it is so heart warming to know that their love extends this far, too.
So thank you everyone, and thank you God for making this transition so much easier for me, and for showing me the love of Christ.
