Back in Grenoble

I'm back in Grenoble! Our team has all arrived after two days of travel. Janice and I left on Sunday at 2 pm and arrived in Grenoble at 5pm on Monday. Yes, we missed a day. We managed well on our travels and slept through the night at our hostesses house, MR.

MEs house is FRENCH. Thick walls, large curved windows with multiple glass panes, dark woodwork and iron hardware. Though the snow is still falling, the garden is beautiful. The house sits down off the road surrounded by shrubs, trees, and rock walls. In the spring, the walls will be covered with ivy and louvored windows. Let's just, say, I'm very comfortable here. ME's three children are charming and have tried to correct our French, much to their great joy. It's been fun interacting with them.
Today was our first full day of ministry, so we hit the ground, running. Well, running after 9:30. ME had invited ladies from her neighborhood, many are not churched. Ladies began to arrive around 1:30. We chatted and drank tea and cakes as we stood around the blazing fireplace. Janice imparted her wisdom, challenging the ladies with the story of Mary and Martha. Her challenge to them was to "stay on course" after the Olympian speed ice skater lost his gold medal due to racing in the wrong lane. The ladies left around 4, all chatting merrily. I'd call it a huge success.
Tomorrow will be our tourist day. We 're going to check out the chartreuse factory locally, visit a chataeu, and hit a local restaurant for lunch. It will still be snowing, but that won't dampen our day.
I'll report bck later!

Ou Revoir,
Danielle