It is a bit overwhelming to be here at Awe Star University. The training week was incredible spiritually, but very taxing physically and emotionally. We are meeting more and more of his friends, and can see why he was so in love with them as family! We have only met the leadership, so far, and are significantly blessed!

Being here at ASU where several of the photos which have been on the website were taken, stirs some pretty deep feelings. We are excited to be here, but are a bit melancholy as we hear stories, and have the opportunity to interact with his friends. They are people who love Jesus in an incredible way. You almost have to be here with them to really understand their depth in Christ. I know BJ was "at home" here.

There are already times when I think I can hear his laugh, and it takes my breath away. I find myself looking for where the pictures were snapped. Stories are being volunteered by his former teammates about how God anointed there team here, and about his antics.

I praise God for his provision in allowing my family to take his place. Whitney will join us tomorrow, and we will be together as a family again... minus one. There is already so much to share, but the students are arriving so I must go love on them, and hopefully pour into them the love of our Savior.

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