tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post2038332998971925063..comments2024-03-27T11:52:23.308-04:00Comments on Thinking About Home: {31 Days of Hospitality} Day 1 ~ Not to Impress, But to Bless Cheryl http://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-8219302448054788242012-10-02T23:57:48.167-04:002012-10-02T23:57:48.167-04:00I am looking forward to your series.I am looking forward to your series.odilehttp://sofiesdiary.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-83472623565476160422012-10-02T07:20:11.647-04:002012-10-02T07:20:11.647-04:00Now how did I miss this? The answer already given!...Now how did I miss this? The answer already given! Hmmmm...Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-25824783460702564282012-10-01T21:32:22.503-04:002012-10-01T21:32:22.503-04:00Wow, I love this idea for a series! You really ha...Wow, I love this idea for a series! You really have me thinking. I grew up in a family of people who cleaned constantly and since I don't--I am always a little embarrassed about having people over and feel like I am the "lazy host"--but we homeschool and I work part-time and there are only so many hours in a day and I only have so much energy and I really want to be with my friends. This was a great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-30343188313127536222012-10-01T18:14:05.756-04:002012-10-01T18:14:05.756-04:00Hopping over from The Nester. Great topic! My husb...Hopping over from The Nester. Great topic! My husband, 3 month old son and I are moving into our first single family home in the next 2 months and I can't wait to have company over! So excited to follow you along! Maryhttp://www.cheryblossomlove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-29795841712919053332012-10-01T17:50:45.822-04:002012-10-01T17:50:45.822-04:00I found your blog through the 31 days party going ...I found your blog through the 31 days party going on. I love the topic you chose and this first post is wonderful. I can't wait to join you for the next 30 days. Thanks!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308451204015282108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-24584401183826953282012-10-01T16:18:18.935-04:002012-10-01T16:18:18.935-04:00You are so right! I've never thought of it in ...You are so right! I've never thought of it in those exact terms "bless rather than impress"--but that's such a good, succinct way to think about it! I'm so glad that my Mom raised me to be hospitable--because of that, just weeks after we got married, my husband and I were willing and comfortable inviting a lady who needed a place to stay for the night into our home--in spite of the fact that we were newlyweds, and as such, didn't have any special commodities like more than one bed at that time!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07894832851934334471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-58881758332300531602012-10-01T14:51:03.911-04:002012-10-01T14:51:03.911-04:00I'm looking forward to your series. I definite...I'm looking forward to your series. I definitely struggle with having people over. I always say, "When we have a bigger house..." I guess I need to reconsider :)<br /><br />I'm excited to be participating in the 31 Day challenge this year I think it'll be a lot of fun!Tim, Allyson, and kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783456001791140306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-42986093929385272762012-10-01T11:21:51.906-04:002012-10-01T11:21:51.906-04:00Cheryl, I'm in the middle group! I'm marr...Cheryl, I'm in the middle group! I'm married to Mr. Let's-Have-Friends-Over-They-Don't Care-What-the-House-Looks-Like, but I seriously struggle with CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) ...and also a bit of shyness or reluctance to make the first move. (My Mom had to physically lead me over to the groups of kids playing at the park, playground, or beach!) I really do love having company over once I get brave enough to invite someone! :-D <br /><br />Homeschooling really helped me in being willing to open my home to others on short notice, but I can use all the help I can get to not fall back into old patterns now that there's not a stream of kids and families visiting on a regular basis. I'm looking forward to your posts! It's definitely all about blessing, not impressing!Kim at Thistle Dewhttp://thistledewblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-7004176005922634722012-10-01T08:14:27.019-04:002012-10-01T08:14:27.019-04:00I say a hearty AMEN! to all of your list. Hospita...I say a hearty AMEN! to all of your list. Hospitality is such a wonderful thing.<br /><br />That said, I must confess to beginning to fret due to a certain visitor I am going to have this week. "Do you think we can replace that chair?" etc...<br /><br />God has reminded me of all my own preaching about hospitality - but sometimes the desire to impress does rear it's ugly head!<br /><br />I believe it was this 31 days series last year that I read and found a kindred spirit!<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-21743626346299381412012-10-01T08:05:16.252-04:002012-10-01T08:05:16.252-04:00Cheryl, so true. It is so easy sometimes to get ca...Cheryl, so true. It is so easy sometimes to get caught up in all the preparing and forget the real reason for having people in our home. I am guilty of worrying about what to cook but if I just realize that is not what it is about. It is to be a blessing to the people that come into our home. Thanks for the blog and for sharing your home with us on Sunday. We felt loved and you made us feel right at home. Thank you for your hospitality! Love, Mary, Bryan and AaronMary F.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-45757702363529572592012-10-01T07:51:46.759-04:002012-10-01T07:51:46.759-04:00I came over from the Nester and am looking forward...I came over from the Nester and am looking forward to your series! Extending hospitality is such a gift. I'm getting married in November and my fiance and I will be reading the Sam Walter Foss poem in your header at the ceremony. :-)Melissa Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11876051749721113662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-91309534641958082942012-10-01T07:12:59.976-04:002012-10-01T07:12:59.976-04:00So true. Our "open homes" DO reflect ou...So true. Our "open homes" DO reflect our "open hearts"! I like the contrast you created between "to impress" and "to bless"!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-82058850592243261982012-09-30T23:34:28.221-04:002012-09-30T23:34:28.221-04:00I did 31 days of hospitality last year and it was ...I did 31 days of hospitality last year and it was really fun. I look forward to following you this month.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179975836835123468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-59417835860207605882012-09-30T21:05:44.388-04:002012-09-30T21:05:44.388-04:00Cheryl,
This is wonderful. I have visited the Ne...Cheryl, <br />This is wonderful. I have visited the Nester, and now that I know about it, am considering participating too. Great idea.<br />Just getting Mister to make me a button now....'cause I don't know how, nor does my dreadful computer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-85164466067778858862012-09-30T20:51:26.098-04:002012-09-30T20:51:26.098-04:00I wish others had the same intent as you, Cheryl. ...I wish others had the same intent as you, Cheryl. I stress out so much that I don't invite anyone over. I used to have 30-40 people for summer parties and did just about every single thing myself, I would get help from friends with serving and some cleanup. Now I find it too draining, but looking at it through your eyes, I may rethink it, for maybe 3 or 4 friends at a time. xoBarbara F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05650730931602700042noreply@blogger.com