Hi, I’d Like to Give You a Free Gift
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“Are you worried about something, my boy?” Giorgia asked her grandson.
“No, I’m alright, Nonna,” Steve assured. He was not to discuss the case with anybody just yet.
Carmen wanted to quickly interject another subject but was afraid she’d give herself away. Her throat was so dry, she couldn’t speak anyway.
“Did Tina go to sleep easily?” Giorgia asked Carmen.
“Oh, yes. Fine.” Carmen answered. Her mind thought how peacefully Tina was sleeping, considering the last twenty-four hours. To avoid the topic of conversation put on her, she complimented Giorgia on the dinner.
Steve, in the habit of asking questions, proceeded to ask Mrs. Benetzi.
“I don’t note a New Yorker accent, have you been here long, Mrs. Benetzi?”
Carmen had to think up an answer quickly, a good answer, without giving herself away. “I’m originally from Kansas, but I came here for a visit five years ago, and haven’t gone back home since. My parents didn’t even meet my husband, nor have they met their granddaughter.” she lied.
“So, do you think you’ll go back to Kansas, now?” Giorgia asked. Carmen was, again, hesitant.
“Forgive me for being so personal.” Giorgia soothed, knowing it hadn’t been long since the girl had lost her husband.
False tears gathered in Carmen’s eyes, though they were somewhat real. “I’m not sure of my plans yet. It all happened so suddenly.”
“Of course, my dear. Take all the time you need. You may stay here while you think out the best plan for you and your daughter.”
Carmen’s glance shifted to Steve, whose eyes were upon her. His glance showed admiration for this brave woman. He cleared his throat as he realized he was staring at her all the while.
“Excuse me, I have a case I must put some effort into tonight.” Steve stood.
“Goodbye, Nonna.” Steve pecked Giorgia’s cheek.
“Goodbye, Stevie, stay safe, my boy. See you at church, tomorrow?”
“Sorry, Nonna. Don’t think I can this weekend. This case is important, it was lucky for me I could get away this long.” Steve patted her shoulder.
“I will see you to the door, Steve.” Carmen set her coffee cup down and stood.
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About the Book
In April of 1974, in a hotel in Rochester New York, author Peter Duncan Whitford had a personal encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ and experienced an unforgettable peace. In Hi, I’d Like to Give You a Free Gift, he narrates the story of that personal encounter with Jesus, the subsequent desire within himself to share Jesus with others, and how that desire came to be a reality. It details the process God guided him through to learn what he needed to know to share the good news of Jesus Christ, a process that included approaching people in Metro train stations in the Washington, DC. area. Through journal entries, Whitford documents the reactions he received when he offered strangers the Gospel of John. Hi, I’d Like to Give You a Free Gift chronicles Whitford’s journey to the creation of what he calls his Bus Stop Ministry, a mission to help others find salvation and everlasting life, and it shares the many lessons he learned throughout his experience.
About the Author
In April of 1974, in a hotel in Rochester New York, the author had a personal encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ and experienced the peace which passes all understanding. It was such an amazing event that he wanted to go out and share it with others. Not only did he want to tell them what happened, but he wanted them to experience that same peace which passes all understanding that he had experienced. The Author is a graduate of the University of Maryland, University College, where he studied computers and management information systems, and a graduate of Education Parish Services which is a four-year certificate program focusing on serving in the church.