and we lose another classmate

We're a little over 3 weeks into the first semester and we're down 2 classmates from our starting number of 16.

We lost our first man the first week during orientation.  We barely got to know him, so it was a bit jarring, but we seemed to get over it quickly.

This classmate however, has been with us longer.  Bonds of friendship were forming and this is much more of a shock.  He and I were talking a lot and getting to be good friends.  I knew he was frustrated with our hectic schedule, but not this frustrated. I will miss him.

If you ever wondered about praying for us here, let this be your answer.  We need your prayers.