tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post3937347969514847245..comments2024-03-27T13:35:42.418-07:00Comments on Fabric Paper Thread: Thoughts on HospitalityLorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-77309675663985381612012-10-22T15:03:03.084-07:002012-10-22T15:03:03.084-07:00Thank you for such an encouraging post! We don...Thank you for such an encouraging post! We don't entertain nearly often enough. So I appreciate the reminder!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-10811166711606657752012-10-20T06:46:49.873-07:002012-10-20T06:46:49.873-07:00My husband and I are Oblates with the Benedictine ...My husband and I are Oblates with the Benedictine Community that is just outside of our little town. The Benedictine way emphasizes hospitality and that was the focus of their retreat this past weekend. We could not go however. Now reading your beautiful post makes me think that I should spend more time on this topic. I would have worried about the conversations too like you mentioned. And, I would have planned to have a "talker" there too! Ha! I really admire what you did in Equador. It's hard to imagine that life. Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738013703083011762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-12118038742485758952012-10-18T23:46:31.352-07:002012-10-18T23:46:31.352-07:00Your post comes at a good time for me. This is not...Your post comes at a good time for me. This is not something I was taught nor do very well myself. Our Thanksgiving holiday is right around the corner, and even though I'm close to your age, it'll be my first time to host the big family gathering since my folks downsized their place this year. I am scared and nervous. Your admonition is helpful for all of us to remember: "The less I think about myself and the more I focus on my guests, the more fun it becomes."<br /><br />Thank you for the encouragement. Now, I'll go look at Cheryl's site for more reasons on why having my family over for turkey dinner will be fun. :-)<br />CarriekayeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-72535480556731286302012-10-18T19:21:55.687-07:002012-10-18T19:21:55.687-07:00Oh, what a beautiful post, Lorrie! To think of al...Oh, what a beautiful post, Lorrie! To think of all of the lives that you have touched by giving of yourself and opening your home. I truly believe that there is great reward in Heaven for such things. Your last paragraph has me teary; it is profound. <br /><br />Thank you so much for linking up! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-89146250742884816872012-10-18T19:02:08.142-07:002012-10-18T19:02:08.142-07:00What a wonderful post Lorrie!!!! You have so much ...What a wonderful post Lorrie!!!! You have so much experience with hospitality...me, not so much. We have a large family and have stayed put for much of our married life. But I truly love to hear of all you've experienced!!! Wishing you a wonderful weekend sweet friend, hugs and love, DawnThe Feathered Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16834706040445842112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-30931150279433885912012-10-18T14:12:00.999-07:002012-10-18T14:12:00.999-07:00I love this post, Lorrie...and so agree that the b...I love this post, Lorrie...and so agree that the benefits of hospitality far outweigh the 'costs'. Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-62250857071944234052012-10-18T12:52:14.912-07:002012-10-18T12:52:14.912-07:00I can imagine that your home would be a lovely rel...I can imagine that your home would be a lovely relaxing place to visit.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-19210186372454664772012-10-18T12:26:33.564-07:002012-10-18T12:26:33.564-07:00Oh Lorrie,
I loved reading this post. What an ex...Oh Lorrie,<br /><br />I loved reading this post. What an exciting heritage you are passing on from your parents to your children...<br /><br />I do believe your life has been the richer for your hospitality.<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-47473203821200345612012-10-18T12:10:40.283-07:002012-10-18T12:10:40.283-07:00Lorrie, A beautiful post. I suspect you have the ...Lorrie, A beautiful post. I suspect you have the knack for making everyone feel welcome. I love having house guests. I don't have them often enough. BonnieBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-41488586191898898122012-10-18T12:03:36.845-07:002012-10-18T12:03:36.845-07:00Could have been writing this myself over the years...Could have been writing this myself over the years. I had to smile when reading the bit about a house full of guests sleeping in the family beds while we and the children bunk down else where. Sofas, lilos, bunk beds, futons, you name it.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05799594980600477320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-26318714271357478052012-10-18T12:00:59.315-07:002012-10-18T12:00:59.315-07:00This is a great post, and I do think the benefits ...This is a great post, and I do think the benefits far outweigh the inconveniences. For the most part we really enjoy having others over.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11718137744623626322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-85552092653356417432012-10-18T09:17:23.069-07:002012-10-18T09:17:23.069-07:00such a sweet post..
lots of love for you xxxsuch a sweet post..<br />lots of love for you xxxcuckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650071456271781518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-23101268053020871802012-10-18T07:50:55.463-07:002012-10-18T07:50:55.463-07:00Very dear memories you've shared, Lorrie. I ca...Very dear memories you've shared, Lorrie. I can tell that you have been most hospitable and I really appreciated what you had to say about being "out of practice." Like anything worthy of doing, practice will help. Another great tip! A little baby boy...that was the sweetest story.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.com