That is what I was telling myself as I cooked a huge pot of chili, cleaned the house and baked brownies. There was 8-12 women coming to my house in just a few hours. I would like everything to be perfect....it could not be....it never is.....I am not either...never was. I take deep breaths and remind myself that I know these women, they are my friends. I have been to their homes. They do not look for dust or cob webs. I am thankful it is night and they can not see my dirty windows. I light candles, prepare the buffet with dishes and silverware. Put sour cream, chopped onions, oyster crackers in pretty bowls. Put pretty quilts over the dining tables. Breath. Remind myself that more than what I look like or what the house looks like, they will remember how I treated them. I want them to feel loved, appreciated, welcome because they are. Pray, deep breaths, open the door. Open the arms.
oh what an inviting scene..hope you had a great time..dinner sounded yummy..love the photos and love the quilt on the table.;)
ReplyDeleteHello Terri...Hope the visit with friends was wonderful! I'm your newest Follower...found your blog through your post on dear Leslie's blog! Hope you'll come to visit my blog sometime, too! Blogland is a wonderful place. I look forward to reading all your posts! Susan p.s. I'm way up north. Where did you move from?
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Hey girl...I bet the girls loved their visit and how could they not feel loved and welcomed by such a warm and beautiful setting...I am the same way when company comes...I want everything clean and perfect and I want so bad to make everyone feel so loved and at home when they are here..I remember when we first bought this little house...we downsized from our huge home that the kids were use to..and my main concern was the holiday gatherings for the family but my sweet daughter in law said the most endearing thing to me that first year here...she said the family wouldn't care if they had to sit in the floor just as long as they can still gather at mom's house..sigh...I love my family!! It is you the girls love and care for...not the food...or the house or even the dust bunnys...they just want to spend time with you and I can't blame them...have a great week sweetie....Picket
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