When I was in Grad School, one of my friends did a speech about refrigerator people. Basically, she said that one way you could measure your success is by counting how many refrigerator people you have in your life. I have never forgotten that. A refrigerator person is someone who comes to your house to visit; and feels like they can open your fridge, dig around a little, and choose something without asking. I love it.
I have always loved to entertain. I love to get everyone together. I am sure I have annoyed my mother over the years with the "get togethers" I organized at her house. I want so much for my home to be a welcoming environment for people...like my Granny Millie's house.
I read a neat blog post today about preparing for guests. Check it out. This lady is one of my favorite bloggers. I am always learning from her. The blog is about preparing for your guests by praying for them and the visit. This is one area that I have not thought much about during my prep for people. I clean and think about what I am going to cook, but I don't spend time in prayer for the visit. Hello???. It is so crazy that I forget that entertaining/hospitality is a joy for me because it has been gifted to me by my heavenly father. I get so wrapped up in enjoying it, I forget about the one who gave it to me, and that I should talk to Him about how He wants me to use it. Great lesson to learn.
