Wow. I can't believe we've been back in the U.S. for almost three weeks. It's been a wonderful whirlwind of visiting family, re-figuring out the Green Hills/Hillsboro/Belmont area of Nashville, worshiping with our hosts at Woodmont Baptist Church, and, well, eating. I haven't had much time to think about my "transition series," but here's a quick list of things that have been pleasurably present and noticeably absent, in no particular order:
What we've been really glad to see...
1. First and foremost, our families. It's been a real joy to be with parents, brother, sister, and nieces and nephews; and church friends.
2. Tennessee hills and cotton fields.
3. Swimming pools where you don't have to wear a speedo to get in.
4. A dollar's a dollar -- no figuring out the horrible exchange rate.
5. Pre-season college football coverage and NASCAR.
6. Dairy Queen. They have this "Chocolate Extreme" blizzard that's out of this world.
What has been noticeably absent...
1. Sidewalks. Nobody walks anywhere.
2. The vegetable guy -- though I was happy to find a farmer's market nearby. And you knew I'd say cheese.
3. Public transportation.
4. Our French church -- we've missed them much more than we expected to.
5. Pollution -- thank goodness.
I'm sure there is much more that I can add to this list, and I will as time passes.
1 comment:
You must eat one of them Dairy Queen blizzards for me. In fact, eat two, one for me and one for you
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