tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post7342760250463756085..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Sunday Afternoon TeaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-37788798568900796752011-07-19T21:28:01.065-04:002011-07-19T21:28:01.065-04:00This post on hospitality may be out of the ordinar...This post on hospitality may be out of the ordinary, but it is perfect, beautiful and filled with wisdom. Thank you.Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990844391262748345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-42393762027306044352011-07-14T00:29:26.238-04:002011-07-14T00:29:26.238-04:00This is so true. Hospitality can cause the worst ...This is so true. Hospitality can cause the worst day to become the best day.Pamhttp://ablossomingday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-11990884908632558382011-07-12T16:23:48.129-04:002011-07-12T16:23:48.129-04:00Lovely, and so well said dear Brenda! While I do ...Lovely, and so well said dear Brenda! While I do know better...there are so many times I catch myself not wanting to invite people over because the little projects I'm involved in aren't finished...or the house isn't just right. It's at those times the children (not so child~like any more ;) remind me of my own philosophy..."if not now then when Mom?!" Aren't children such a blessing at times??? ;)))<br /><br />Thank you so much for this charming reminder.<br /><br />Sending love and healing thoughts to you my kind friend.<br /><br />Warmly,<br />Tracey<br />x0x<br /><br />P.S. You have so many intriguing posts lately that I am looking forward to what I've been missing these past few weeks!Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®https://www.blogger.com/profile/03043055986653442733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-53935897898860651642011-07-12T10:11:29.414-04:002011-07-12T10:11:29.414-04:00Hi Brenda,
I'm delurking. ~smile~ I've bee...Hi Brenda,<br />I'm delurking. ~smile~ I've been reading here for a few weeks and I enjoy every post. I signed up to follow. I certainly hope you feel better real soon.<br />BlessingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-4554417728726541592011-07-11T19:52:29.355-04:002011-07-11T19:52:29.355-04:00Our daughter is coughing her head off too...we tho...Our daughter is coughing her head off too...we thought it was just her allergies that brought it. But now we are not so sure. Hubby has a coworker who was off for a whole week, WITH MEDS from the doc. The doc said there is a strange virus going around right now. DO be careful, Brenda...seek help if you do not bounce back quickly. We know how that goes...with diabetes, all illnesses are harder to recover from. Years ago, we learned to always have our own hand towels...just that one simple thing kept the rest from catching something, sometimes. Also, in your situation, I would not sleep with a husband who was ill. In fact, hubby and I generally do this. One sleeps in the living room on the couch or comfy recliner and the other in the bed...the sick one chooses the best place for them. It has kept the other well in most cases!!<br />Elizabeth in NCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-35541650707023814102011-07-11T16:36:16.942-04:002011-07-11T16:36:16.942-04:00I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Thanks ...I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Thanks for sharing with us in spite of being under the weather. I love to entertain too. I inherited it from my parents, I'm sure, because they took pride in a beautiful table and delicious food. I hope I've passed it on to my children.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12213862245635073343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-90593701324395360652011-07-11T16:32:23.060-04:002011-07-11T16:32:23.060-04:00I meant to post something yesterday! I am hoping y...I meant to post something yesterday! I am hoping you rest up and feel better. I have something like this too. After the long 4th of July weekend, I was shot for a day and a half! But better now. Creative hospitality is something so good to put into life. She are making people happy and also sharing how to live!Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-57954368329300394462011-07-11T14:59:16.101-04:002011-07-11T14:59:16.101-04:00Feel better! There's nothing worse than having...Feel better! There's nothing worse than having a cold in the the heat of summer. It's just discomfort on top of discomfort.<br /><br />I struggle with hospitality. I LOVE having people over. Unfortunately I live with two hermits! So it doesn't always work out the way I'd like :)<br /><br />ManuelaManuela@A Cultivated Nesthttp://www.acultivatednest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-11000520981326708112011-07-11T10:47:24.262-04:002011-07-11T10:47:24.262-04:00What a lovely and thought-provoking post. I am cu...What a lovely and thought-provoking post. I am currently reading "What Is A Family" from Edith Schaffer and she has been addressing the very same thoughts.<br /><br />Sadly, I have spent many years fighting being hospitable. As the Lord has challenged me and brought articles and blog posts (like yours!) I have discovered the joy of welcoming others into our home.<br />Tonight, we are hosting 20 college students for a simple summer meal and games. Our four homeschooled children are just thrilled.<br />I am so thankful that the Lord is so very patient.<br />Thank you for your inspiration & wisdom. You are such a blessing!<br /><br />Under His Wings,<br />Malinda@ Vintage Homestead EmporiumMalinda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17353825157933288965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-80504762553345378252011-07-11T07:05:35.630-04:002011-07-11T07:05:35.630-04:00I hope you are better soon! I'm feeling someth...I hope you are better soon! I'm feeling something in the back of my throat and hoping it goes away as the day goes on. Enjoyed your post and am always eager to read about hospitality. It is a passion of mine and when I am old I would like to write about it. :)Heather L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09892693393383714339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-17999479945919966782011-07-10T19:08:55.979-04:002011-07-10T19:08:55.979-04:00Oh Brenda I hope you feel better soon! I love the ...Oh Brenda I hope you feel better soon! I love the quote that bread and water are not far from being tea and toast- but what a difference they sound like! Sometimes it's mostly how we look at things- and gratitude- that make all the difference. AngelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170218700397945765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-6374222259057472302011-07-10T17:49:23.006-04:002011-07-10T17:49:23.006-04:00"There is an enjoyment in the preparation for..."There is an enjoyment in the preparation for hospitality when we see it as a form of giving and sharing instead of entertaining."<br />What a statement! I am going to post this on my refrigerator as a gentle reminder that an open heart is as important as an open home. Little can be much when offered with a sincere heart. Thank you for a wonderful "Sunday Afternoon Tea" post; I so enjoyed it. <br />Pray you will be feeling better soon.Simply Cornishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279331628220090209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-86694508875858940432011-07-10T16:39:36.322-04:002011-07-10T16:39:36.322-04:00Dearest Brenda,
I love this post...I just wrote a...Dearest Brenda,<br /><br />I love this post...I just wrote and posted on contentment...so we must be thinking along the same lines...kindred spirits.<br /><br />I am trying to offer more spontaneous hospitality...I struggle with this...but I am trying. <br /><br />I will pray that you make a speedy recovery...summer colds are no fun at all.<br /><br />Yours kindredly,<br />Shan<br />Honey Hill FarmShanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06818301991720770469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-11245475378108497592011-07-10T15:29:37.148-04:002011-07-10T15:29:37.148-04:00I was once invited to a "fancy schmancy"...I was once invited to a "fancy schmancy" house for a party. The woman who lived there didn't want anyone to walk on her carpets. She had plastic runners down and "paths" throughout the house. If people got to talking and accidentally stepped off the plastic she would come 'round and admonish people "Back on the plastic" you are getting my carpet dirty. Gee what a way to live a life! I admire your brand of hospitality!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-35932841134494830162011-07-10T14:47:18.837-04:002011-07-10T14:47:18.837-04:00I was at a party in a very tiny house. When I saw...I was at a party in a very tiny house. When I saw all the people coming in I wondered if we all would even be able to all sit down. Well it worked out beautifully. The day was nice enough for some to wonder outside in groups..some of the teens gathered in one of the bedrooms to look at guitars and such. The groups kept mingling and changing. I mean this house was absolutely tiny and there were at least 20 people there plus the family.This family always does hospitality simply never over doing the food or cost but everyone has a marvelous time and talk about it for years. This was sure a lesson for me. I hope your cold settles down and goes away soon. SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-60720474202613883922011-07-10T14:41:37.243-04:002011-07-10T14:41:37.243-04:00Personally, we enjoy a casual get together with fr...Personally, we enjoy a casual get together with friends a lot more than some formal do where we don't know half the people. <br />Get well soon Brenda.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-83308288943115182852011-07-10T12:40:48.418-04:002011-07-10T12:40:48.418-04:00What a wonderful reminder for all of us ... that i...What a wonderful reminder for all of us ... that it is not what we "have" that our friends come to see, it is what we "are" ... their friends. Years ago my husband and I entertained a good deal; we were blessed with a lovely home and loved to share our friendship, our food and our pool. However, very seldom did we ever get invited to their house for just a cool drink on a hot day and some time to chat. I later heard that one of our neighbors did not feel her home was good enough to invite people over. How wrong she was! We would have loved the invite and the thought that she cared enough to have us over.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446699803419287037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-54592412611933055042011-07-10T12:39:14.602-04:002011-07-10T12:39:14.602-04:00Oh Brenda...I hope you get to feeling better soon....Oh Brenda...I hope you get to feeling better soon. (((((HUGS)))) We have a small home but have opened it up for years to friends and family. Just yesterday we had a BBQ here for my birthday and had a wonderful time doing it frugally. Lots of love and laughter are what makes a home welcoming!<br /><br />Be blessed!hmsclmomhttp://frugalfriends.proboards.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-21820577668742233432011-07-10T11:58:34.899-04:002011-07-10T11:58:34.899-04:00Oh feel better. A summer cold just seems so much w...Oh feel better. A summer cold just seems so much worse than a winter one.<br /><br />I've been thinking a lot about hospitality myself. It probably has to do with reading here and at other blogs...Gracious Hospitality for one. A post is waiting in the wings. Hospitality is not my strongest suit, but I do believe that we are told to be hospitable for a reason and I hope to do better.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.com