As I type this final posting at 3:30 on Friday afternoon, Marie Therese and Anne Marie are waiting in Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, ready to board their flight to Madrid. Their ultimate destination is Lyon, France.
We began this morning with breakfast at the home of my friends, Coral and Michael, in Evanston. Marie Therese and Anne Marie went outside with Michael to admire his vegetable garden. We enjoyed their company very much.
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| Michael, Coral, Marie Therese, Anne Marie |
We left Coral and Michael's house and went straight to Lake Michigan for a final look at the lake.
Just north of Evanston is the Bahá'i Temple. We drove up there to take a look. It's really a spectacular building.
When Marie stepped into the sanctuary here, she felt a peacefulness. She could breathe. Anne Marie, on the other hand, found it uncomfortable. The place made her feel ill at ease. Isn't it interesting how we differ?
I did not go inside because there were too many stairs, but I do admire the Baha'i belief that all religions are good, that we should respect each other. The Bahá'ís are dedicated to eliminating racial prejudice and to advancing the equality of men and women.
The magnolia trees in front of the temple are almost at their peak of beauty today.
What is good? What is beauty?
I know this for certain — Marie Therese and Anne Marie are good and beautiful people. Their minds are open, they are tireless in their determination to use their time well, to learn as much as they can, to experience everything, even when it's uncomfortable.
I have learned much from these two women, and have been very privileged to be in their company for the past four weeks. Thank you! Bon Voyage!
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