Coffee and a Cigarette

The first snow of the year has fallen here in Sarajevo, which means winter is officially here. This also means the beginning of our indoor ministry, which includes lots of coffee when we go on visits. The coffee really isn't that bad, just a bit thick. The one thing that we always dread a bit though with indoor ministry is cigarette smoke. For most Bosnians, coffee just isn't coffee without a cigarette. Of course people also smoke in the summer, but it's much easier to find ways to meet people outside their homes when the weather is nice. During winter, Stacy will sometimes meet me at the door when I come home with a nice greeting like, "you smell!" For the most part, I'm pretty use to the smoke as long as they smoke the Bosnian cigarettes, but there is a clear difference when someone smokes an American cigarette. They seem to be a lot more potent. If you think about it, we'd appreciate your prayers in this area. We're trusting that the Lord will protect our lungs from the affects of 2nd hand smoke. Tips for getting the smell of cigarette smoke out of clothes would also be appreciated.