My daughter got a cooking assignment from her Daddy this week. “Abby, will you make your special peanut butter cookies for the soccer team?” Paul asked. He was having a meeting with the soccer coaches and the upcoming Varisty soccer team. Abby jumped right in and doubled the batch, making them extra-large (she has brothers—they like size!), and took the assignment seriuosly.
Our kids have also learned that every time we make cookies in our home, a plate goes to our neighbors. It’s just what we do! A friend of mine asked me just this week, “How do you practice hospitality and not get burned out by it?” My answer was simple. Keep it simple! And let hospitality flow in and from your home, on a daily basis. Get your kids involved.
Say no to outside events unless you know your home can handle them, considering your husband, children, work schedule or household chores. You are the key to hospitality!
Early on in my marriage I thrived on being involved in everything. Being the extrovert that I am, I didn’t want to miss out. Over the years I’ve learned to hunker down, prioritize, and not over-commit myself. We need to think differently. Hospitality does not mean we have to have our finger in every pot, never saying no. I'm trying to remember that even the little things count, and they can bring joy to others!
