 “ALONG THE VIA”
Just a note to let you know we are having a wonderful time here in Roma. Two dear British friends arrived last night and our son Jeremy and his wife Brandi will arrive in an hour or so. Since Bonnie and I have already been here 9 days we can show them around like real experts!
Here is one thing I miss about the United States...it is something that might surprise you. It has nothing to do with food or convenience or ice in the drinking water at restaurants.
What I miss is having lost the ability to make "small talk" with shop keepers or other pedestrians. To be sure, I can mispronounce a couple of words of Italian, which always leads to hilarity on the part of the Iocals, who usually reply in English right away. But to be able to say to other people, "It's hot today...why is the bus so slow...isn't that a lovely sunset..." is a pleasure we rarely consider. God has made us to communicate, even if some of our conversation is pleasantry.
And so I will look forward, upon returning to the States, to greeting the lady at the dry cleaners, checkout clerks at the grocery and tourists in the beautiful Savannah squares. And I am grateful that, though separated by miles and oceans, I can communicate with you. You remain in my prayers.
Well, our British friends have boiled up a spot of tea, so I'm signing off for today. I rest assured that you are in God's will and that the staff of our congregation are serving you well and faithfully.
Creede Hinshaw
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