hospitality.

today was a wonderful day.

got out of work early, and got invited to spend the day at the pool with the ortens.

it was actually the havills that invited me--which was so sweet.

i don't even really know them well, and yet they opened their house to so many of us.

and has got me thinking a lot about hospitality lately.

honestly, i've been surprised with the lack of hospitality i've seen in people i know with power.

i know it's not many, but there are several that i know who do have power.

and it wasn't until last night that stacy g. invited me to come do laundry at their house.

stacy.  of all people.  yes, i know her and love her.  

but not in the way i do to many others.

unfortunately, by the time she got back to me i was already with the ortens.

so hopefully i'll get a rain check for the end of this week.

but it's made me think, 'am i hospitable?'

do i insist that people put me out of my convenience to serve them?

do people look at me and think i'm not willing to help?

i really hope not.

and i'm hoping this experience makes me more aware of that if i'm in the flip side of the situation next time.

so, if you have something that can help others {your time, electricity, ect} let it be used for the Lord.

invite people over.  invest in them.  let them do laundry.  or just sit in the nice AC for a couple hours and enjoy their company.

these little things really can go a long way.

but after the pool we went to dinner at max n ermas which is one of my favorites!

and then we got ready for bed and mark and i played nines {the kids weren't cooperating and so jenny had to stay inside and man the fort//sleep over in the living room}

i was so glad to have human interaction! 

my family is not into games and that's what kills me.

i want to do something, other than watch tv when the power is out.

so being with them was just so nice.

the fair and parade are tomorrow!

hoping to run into many that i know and excited to let the festivities begin :)