We've had a large number of families in our home--usually for dinner. Part of this is because my husband is an elder and part is because I love to entertain.

Our goal is to have every family in the church to our home for dinner this year.

I can count on one hand the number of homes we have been invited to in the same period of time, though.

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Oh, I didn't comment on how I feel.

I enjoy having people in our home and look forward to getting to know them better over a meal.

I do wish that other's would reciprocate more. It used to hurt my feelings when we didn't get invited in return, but now I just realize that not many people have the time or inclination to do it and it isn't personal.

I think they are missing out on a blessing. I especially think their children are missing out on the stimulation and social training that inevitably go along with opening one's home to friends, neighbors and family.

Trust the past to God's mercy, the present to God's love and the future to God's providence." - St. Augustine
Hiraeth