Oh the joy that comes from the fullness of friendship and a cozy warm meal!
New England clam chowder, grilled cheese and applewood bacon on olive-studded artisan bread. Bagged salad and water in a bottle. Simple.
Laughter until it positively hurts! Little man toppling off his chair in fits of ridiculous giggles, screaming mercy to catch a breath.
Man child red-faced, with side-splitting amusement and a husband and wife tag team collaborating to give humble welcome.
A board game, a buzzer, a buddy, and organic banana bread. Thanks be to God for what He has done.
Hospitality is not about me. That would be entertaining and that is lackluster because it only reflects the host. Tonight is entirely about you.
What do you need my friend? Shelter, support, nourishment, friendship, prayer? Is it attending to, company and companionship, a listening ear?
Perhaps it is just noise! Because someone who lives alone craves sound.
May our clamor say that you belong here. We are enjoying you being here.
Two teams, a wooden table, a warm fire, fresh flowers. One home crammed full of happy!
A look that says, "Thank you. I've been fed here."
Open your home. Don't be reluctant, be a rescue!
Swinging with you on the porch,
Alis
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