Dear Dolores:
I feel almost as though I should apologize for not writing sooner. You probably have already received my card, but that doesn't count. I assure you that I have wanted to write before, but since I arrived home I have had a pretty busy program – to say the least. Is it selfish of me to say I hope you have written before this? Perhaps it is, but that is really the way I feel about it.
Don't misunderstand me when I say I'm not finding it easy to write tonight. It isn't because of who I am directing this 'epistle' to, you may be sure. The fact of the matter is I hesitate to even make an attempt to write because I fear it will be so uninteresting. But bear with me – please! I feel very weary from the day's labor and I also am realizing that I am slightly?? behind on my sleep. But it is worth all that and far more. No kidding – I would gladly sacrifice sleep anytime for the pleasant experience I had while I was in Dayton. The only part of the whole trip I didn't enjoy was leaving to come home last Wednesday morning. Your folks made me feel so much at home I must admit I really would liked to have stayed longer. Really, Dolores, I appreciate the hospitality I received in your home more than I can tell.
Thursday night is prayer meeting night at my uncle's church where I have been attending so I have already been to the service. The number wasn't large, but we had a good prayer meeting. A good attendance is always desirable at prayer meeting. I feel that that is the most – or one of the most – important activities of the church program.
No doubt you are wondering if I moved today. I am glad to inform you that I did. That is the reason – or at least one reason – why I find it hard to keep my eyes open this evening. After loading and unloading a truckload of furniture and driving 200 miles I believe one has reason to be “weary in the flesh.” (Don't mind that expression. It is just 'college stuff'). I had quite a disappointment when I arrived at Allegan with my things. The preacher hasn't moved out of the parsonage yet. Was I let down! He was away from home and has been away since camp meeting. Of course I left my things there, but it will be impossible for me to settle before he moves out and I have no idea when he expects to move. It will be soon I hope because I am anxious to get established. My plans are somewhat changed now. One of the parishioners has invited me to stay with them until everything is properly arranged. I may go up tomorrow and I might wait until Saturday. I'm not sure. I am expecting there will be a letter there from you and that is a strong incentive for me to go as soon as possible. You wouldn't disappoint me would you? Please write as often as you can, Dolores. I will do likewise.
Perhaps I should say something about the set of table and chairs your mother mentioned. I wouldn't have her think I don't care to have it. I would be too glad to have them if I could get them moved. I am considering the matter of getting a trailer and coming to Dayton after them in the near future. Of course that can be arranged later. You see I have more than one excuse for wanting to come. It seems like I can hardly wait until Sept. 29 before I see you again. You may be sure I am looking forward to that day anyhow.
The time says I must stop – as bad as I would like to write more. Until next time – so long!
Love
Ted Heb. 13:20-219/5/41
I feel almost as though I should apologize for not writing sooner. You probably have already received my card, but that doesn't count. I assure you that I have wanted to write before, but since I arrived home I have had a pretty busy program – to say the least. Is it selfish of me to say I hope you have written before this? Perhaps it is, but that is really the way I feel about it.
Don't misunderstand me when I say I'm not finding it easy to write tonight. It isn't because of who I am directing this 'epistle' to, you may be sure. The fact of the matter is I hesitate to even make an attempt to write because I fear it will be so uninteresting. But bear with me – please! I feel very weary from the day's labor and I also am realizing that I am slightly?? behind on my sleep. But it is worth all that and far more. No kidding – I would gladly sacrifice sleep anytime for the pleasant experience I had while I was in Dayton. The only part of the whole trip I didn't enjoy was leaving to come home last Wednesday morning. Your folks made me feel so much at home I must admit I really would liked to have stayed longer. Really, Dolores, I appreciate the hospitality I received in your home more than I can tell.
Thursday night is prayer meeting night at my uncle's church where I have been attending so I have already been to the service. The number wasn't large, but we had a good prayer meeting. A good attendance is always desirable at prayer meeting. I feel that that is the most – or one of the most – important activities of the church program.
No doubt you are wondering if I moved today. I am glad to inform you that I did. That is the reason – or at least one reason – why I find it hard to keep my eyes open this evening. After loading and unloading a truckload of furniture and driving 200 miles I believe one has reason to be “weary in the flesh.” (Don't mind that expression. It is just 'college stuff'). I had quite a disappointment when I arrived at Allegan with my things. The preacher hasn't moved out of the parsonage yet. Was I let down! He was away from home and has been away since camp meeting. Of course I left my things there, but it will be impossible for me to settle before he moves out and I have no idea when he expects to move. It will be soon I hope because I am anxious to get established. My plans are somewhat changed now. One of the parishioners has invited me to stay with them until everything is properly arranged. I may go up tomorrow and I might wait until Saturday. I'm not sure. I am expecting there will be a letter there from you and that is a strong incentive for me to go as soon as possible. You wouldn't disappoint me would you? Please write as often as you can, Dolores. I will do likewise.
Perhaps I should say something about the set of table and chairs your mother mentioned. I wouldn't have her think I don't care to have it. I would be too glad to have them if I could get them moved. I am considering the matter of getting a trailer and coming to Dayton after them in the near future. Of course that can be arranged later. You see I have more than one excuse for wanting to come. It seems like I can hardly wait until Sept. 29 before I see you again. You may be sure I am looking forward to that day anyhow.
The time says I must stop – as bad as I would like to write more. Until next time – so long!
Love
Ted Heb. 13:20-219/5/41
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