The picture included here may be the one that Grandpa describes as being left out of the photos he sent. If anyone knows for sure, please let me know.
Dear Dolores:
I have just a few minutes before it is time for evening service so I will at least get a letter started. Incidentally, I hope you won't think me too aggressive writing you again before receiving a letter from you. You may be sure I wouldn't mind if you would do that.
As I have been here in the quietness this P.M. thinking and meditating in preparation for the evening service I have been continually reminded of what I am planning to do two weeks from tonight following the evening service. That will be Sept. 28th you know. I can hardly wait! My plans are to come at least part way to Detroit that night – perhaps all the way. It is 160 miles from here to Detroit, but I am sure I would get more rest to make the trip and sleep afterwards. Besides we could leave Detroit earlier Monday morning and have more time to spend at the falls before going on to Rochester. What would be your suggestion, Dolores? Anything will be satisfactory with me unless you should decide not to go. I wouldn't fall for that idea. I could drive to Hillsdale Sunday night and go from there to Detroit Monday morning, but that would make about thirty miles more driving than to go directly from here to Detroit. That can be settled later.
Since Saturday morning I have been an independent “bachelor.” Believe it or not, I am really finding that I can get my own meals. Last night I was invited out for supper and also for dinner today. That was a big help. At the present time I don't have a single dirty dish in the house. They were all washed this morning. If you or any of your sisters are inclined to think I don't know how to wash dishes, you should have dropped in about 7:30 this morning. Perhaps it would have been slightly embarrassing for me, but you would have found me with my hands in the dishwater. So far I can't say I have really minded it too much, neither do I really enjoy it. The church people are wonderful to me. Right now I have more cake, cookies, fruit, etc. that they have brought in than I know what do with. I hardly think any of it will spoil.
I must conclude now until after service. ---
Well, Dolores, I am coming to the end of this sheet and feel that I have pretty well given account of myself, so I should say – Good night – wishing I might say it audibly and in your presence.
Love -
Ted
I have just a few minutes before it is time for evening service so I will at least get a letter started. Incidentally, I hope you won't think me too aggressive writing you again before receiving a letter from you. You may be sure I wouldn't mind if you would do that.
As I have been here in the quietness this P.M. thinking and meditating in preparation for the evening service I have been continually reminded of what I am planning to do two weeks from tonight following the evening service. That will be Sept. 28th you know. I can hardly wait! My plans are to come at least part way to Detroit that night – perhaps all the way. It is 160 miles from here to Detroit, but I am sure I would get more rest to make the trip and sleep afterwards. Besides we could leave Detroit earlier Monday morning and have more time to spend at the falls before going on to Rochester. What would be your suggestion, Dolores? Anything will be satisfactory with me unless you should decide not to go. I wouldn't fall for that idea. I could drive to Hillsdale Sunday night and go from there to Detroit Monday morning, but that would make about thirty miles more driving than to go directly from here to Detroit. That can be settled later.
Since Saturday morning I have been an independent “bachelor.” Believe it or not, I am really finding that I can get my own meals. Last night I was invited out for supper and also for dinner today. That was a big help. At the present time I don't have a single dirty dish in the house. They were all washed this morning. If you or any of your sisters are inclined to think I don't know how to wash dishes, you should have dropped in about 7:30 this morning. Perhaps it would have been slightly embarrassing for me, but you would have found me with my hands in the dishwater. So far I can't say I have really minded it too much, neither do I really enjoy it. The church people are wonderful to me. Right now I have more cake, cookies, fruit, etc. that they have brought in than I know what do with. I hardly think any of it will spoil.
I must conclude now until after service. ---
9:25 – Hello again! Once more I can say that I feel relieved since my obligations for another Sunday are completed. It has been a good day for me and I had a good time preaching both morning and evening. I wouldn't weary you by repeating the messages, but you might be interested in the texts I used. This morning I preached from Romans 8:14, discussing the subject “spiritual guidance.” This evening I used Eph. 3:19 as a basis for the discussion.
I think perhaps the pictures you find enclosed need no explanation. You will find a print of each picture except the one I took of you alone by the side of your house. I intended there should be one of those to send with these others, but there seemed to be a misunderstanding. It really came out very good – so good that I have an enlargement right here on the desk before me. I just got it last night and I certainly have had a lot of comfort from it. No foolin' – I really have. If you would like one of those pictures, let me know and I'll get one. By the way, this enlargement isn't intended to take the place of the picture you are sending me. I'm still waiting.Well, Dolores, I am coming to the end of this sheet and feel that I have pretty well given account of myself, so I should say – Good night – wishing I might say it audibly and in your presence.
Love -
Ted
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