This is Val

I am embarrassing my girlfriend right now, but she receives the first entry in my journal; for, before a guy departs for a foreign land, he must say "goodbye" to those he loves. Of course, to quote C.S. Lewis: "A Christian never says goodbye." No matter what I post in the next four months, this picture is my favorite. For, although Rome is an incredible opportunity for me-- an incredible sign of God's love-- greater beyond that is His gift of human love. In love, I give Him thanks.

I love you, babe!