A wonderful visit

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It's been a busy few days (aren't they all?)

I'm beginning to love my new church. Another couple invited me for lunch today, and I had a fabulous time. He was with the State Department for a while, and they have traveled the world many times over. Beautiful home. Not huge, but stunning. Everywhere I looked my eyes fell on something glorious. When I walked in, I was struck by the sunlight filtering in everywhere. We entered the small dining room through two potted plants that have grown, literally, to the ceiling!

She is a gourmet cook. Chicken crepes, salad, homemade bread and jellies--for lunch! And for desert she had made some kind of ... I don't know what to call this. A rolled cake thing. :-) It was filled with cream surrounded by cake and topped with yummy icing. Amazing.

They regaled me with stories of their travels. She's Dutch, and they met when he was in Europe with one of the World Council of Churches' work camps back in the 50's. Great story.


I don't know. I just sat in that house and felt God's spirit.


It's that way with beauty, isn't it? Wow.

Comments

Anonymous said…
I'm so sorry I couldn't come.
D
January 30, 2008 at 1:19 PM
Rev SS said…
I'm so glad to hear that you are connecting with your new faith community ... what a lovely lunch!
January 30, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Jennifer said…
I'm happy for you, too!
February 3, 2008 at 7:04 PM
Jennifer said…
I'm happy for you, too!
February 3, 2008 at 7:04 PM
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