Dear Dolores:
Do you remember what we were doing just one week ago tonight? I am sure you do. That's right, driving from Cleveland to Dayton and the weather here tonight is just about like it was then. It has rained here almost every day this week.
It happened just like I thought it would – I mean in regard to your letters. Two came today again, but I fully enjoyed them – every bit. I would still like it better if one would come each day, but I'm still glad to hear from you regardless. Keep it up. Of course I wouldn't be so harsh as to expect to you to stay in every night, but even so I hope you will find time to write even if it is only a few lines.
Here it is Thursday night – please pardon the change of ink – and I find myself with “heaps” of work to do before Sunday. I wonder if I will ever have time to do the things I want to do? Am I an exception or does everyone have more work to do than they have time to get done? How is it with you? I thought I would have lots of time when I got to be a preacher but I am finding much the contrary. There are about four men who want me to help husk corn, harvest potatoes, etc., I have lots of calling I should do, two sermons to prepare before Sunday, Sunday School lesson to study, I also have to prepare for the young people's convention next week in Holland, and more than that – next week the hunting season opens. Woe is me! When will I ever get caught up? And tomorrow evening the people are having a reception for me here in the parsonage. I wish you were going to be here to help entertain them, but no doubt you will be busy. Here's hoping you have a swell time. With this schedule do you wonder what I do with my time? You shouldn't.
Well, Dolores, in answer to your questions I am afraid I will have to confess that I'm not entirely caught up on my sleep from last week. I have been up early every morning, worked every day, and it hasn't been early when I get to bed. I really believe I could enjoy staying in bed until 8:00 for a couple of mornings. “Sleep in” - you know! Get it? I'm sure you do.
Listen, Hon, it wasn't necessary for you to make the apology you did in your letter. I know you weren't reflecting upon my family in the attitude you took in the discussions we have had. Such a thing never occurred to me. I have never felt that you were foolish in the attitude you have taken. I really admire you for taking such a stand. You will be rewarded for your ideals and convictions, I am sure. Perhaps you are surprised to hear me talk this way, but I really mean it. I too wish we might discuss it together. It would be much better than writing wouldn't it? Please remember to pray about this matter. I am doing that and I'm sure you are.
I appreciate the love the girls wanted to send me. It is a problem to know just how I should repay them. Perhaps that can be settled the next time I come to Dayton. More than theirs I appreciated your affections. I'm not sending my love to any of the girls – not even Mary Evelyn. I want you to have it all. O.K.??? I hope so.
Now, if I can keep my eyes open, I think I will do a little studying for Sunday. Good night!!!
Yours with love,
Ted
Do you remember what we were doing just one week ago tonight? I am sure you do. That's right, driving from Cleveland to Dayton and the weather here tonight is just about like it was then. It has rained here almost every day this week.
It happened just like I thought it would – I mean in regard to your letters. Two came today again, but I fully enjoyed them – every bit. I would still like it better if one would come each day, but I'm still glad to hear from you regardless. Keep it up. Of course I wouldn't be so harsh as to expect to you to stay in every night, but even so I hope you will find time to write even if it is only a few lines.
Here it is Thursday night – please pardon the change of ink – and I find myself with “heaps” of work to do before Sunday. I wonder if I will ever have time to do the things I want to do? Am I an exception or does everyone have more work to do than they have time to get done? How is it with you? I thought I would have lots of time when I got to be a preacher but I am finding much the contrary. There are about four men who want me to help husk corn, harvest potatoes, etc., I have lots of calling I should do, two sermons to prepare before Sunday, Sunday School lesson to study, I also have to prepare for the young people's convention next week in Holland, and more than that – next week the hunting season opens. Woe is me! When will I ever get caught up? And tomorrow evening the people are having a reception for me here in the parsonage. I wish you were going to be here to help entertain them, but no doubt you will be busy. Here's hoping you have a swell time. With this schedule do you wonder what I do with my time? You shouldn't.
Well, Dolores, in answer to your questions I am afraid I will have to confess that I'm not entirely caught up on my sleep from last week. I have been up early every morning, worked every day, and it hasn't been early when I get to bed. I really believe I could enjoy staying in bed until 8:00 for a couple of mornings. “Sleep in” - you know! Get it? I'm sure you do.
Listen, Hon, it wasn't necessary for you to make the apology you did in your letter. I know you weren't reflecting upon my family in the attitude you took in the discussions we have had. Such a thing never occurred to me. I have never felt that you were foolish in the attitude you have taken. I really admire you for taking such a stand. You will be rewarded for your ideals and convictions, I am sure. Perhaps you are surprised to hear me talk this way, but I really mean it. I too wish we might discuss it together. It would be much better than writing wouldn't it? Please remember to pray about this matter. I am doing that and I'm sure you are.
I appreciate the love the girls wanted to send me. It is a problem to know just how I should repay them. Perhaps that can be settled the next time I come to Dayton. More than theirs I appreciated your affections. I'm not sending my love to any of the girls – not even Mary Evelyn. I want you to have it all. O.K.??? I hope so.
Now, if I can keep my eyes open, I think I will do a little studying for Sunday. Good night!!!
Yours with love,
Ted
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