The Joys Of Family and Hearth

"It isn't so much what's on the table that matters, as what's on the chairs." ~William S. Gilbert Came across this quote on facebook, and loved it. Often times we as busy people tend to forget about what is important. Especially when we think about entertaining others. We look at joyful fellowship as entertaining.  People will often say to me "oh you like to entertain".  And I really don't "entertain" I break bread, I fellowship, I visit, I invest, I listen, I hug, I cry and I laugh, with each person that comes into my home. As Christians if we adapt the worldly way of entertaining we miss the above. The world says make sure you house is 100% complete before you have people in. Make sure the drapes are hung, there is fancy new furniture in each and every room. China to serve a meal on. Alcohol to serve, 4, 5, 6, 7 course meals. Show your friends how accomplished you are by serving filet mignon and lobster tails. Talk about th...

This year was probably the first year in 18 years that I didn't spend Mother's Day in tears. Eighteen years ago, my grandmother passed away on Mother's Day.  She was such a sweet, compassionate woman.. always ready to feed anyone who walked in.  This is definitely one thing I've picked up from her!  This was also the first time in 5 years that we didn't spend camping. With hubby's new job, we are experiencing a lot of change. Change is good though. SO this year, I was determined to make Mother's Day Special for me and my children, especially with all the changes. I started with preparing on Saturday Night. I set the table with fancy plates. I set out the punch bowl, and we had a wonderful breakfast early Sunday morning before Church. It was quite pleasant. We had: blueberry muffins, pancakes, biscuits with sausage gravy, ambrosia, a delicious cranberry pomegranate punch, and fresh coffee. My daughter bought me a beautiful centerpiece of flower...