My nephew, Alton, suprised me!! Having at least 500 miles between us through his growing up years, we never had a chance to become close. His cousin, Eric, went with us on two trips west, but Alton was never allowed. So imagine my surprise when he asked to see us on his way to visit friends in Maryland. We had a great time!! We toured the University of Virginia campus - one of two UNESCO World heritage sites in the US- and then had supper on the Charlottesville downtown mall (always a treat). The next AM, we saw a friend be baptized at church, and then went to Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home. The weather was shorts and short sleeve shirt warm (at least to Alton who is used to the prairie blizzards and Michigan ice.). After Monticello, we went to Crozet and looked at the now cleared site where Evan Almighty was filmed. Then we were off to a party for the baptized friend. Most of the guests were Chinese, so we sang and prayed "in tongue". And the food was their very best traditional dishes. Mmmm - not your average carryout. I worried a little that Alton may feel uncomfortable, but he seemed to be having a great time, and especially appreciated the prayer and witnessing of those present. (We had several excellent translators.) What a blessing. Not only is Alton a VERY bright engineering graduate student, but a dedicated Christian as well. How lucky can an aunt get!?!?
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