open door policy

One of my greatest joys is opening up our home to others.
Last Sunday there were around fifty people here for a history presentation. Ten days ago we hosted a young Chinese pianist and her mother, and what a treat it was! We drank lots of tea and cooked Chinese food. Tonight we enjoyed the company of Grandma Jean during dinner. (We love the fact that she lives only a few miles down the road!) Tomorrow we have two friends coming for the evening. This Sunday brings an influx of Sinclairs and our Spanish friends.
Our guest room has seen an array of interesting faces. We have been B&B to weary travelers (en route somewhere else), relatives of friends, friends of relatives, visiting ministry, people from far away countries (Nepal and Africa, to name a few), and people from across town. Some visits are planned well in advance while others are very impromptu. Some visitors stay for a meal while others literally move in for a season. (yes, I mean you, Friends #7 and #12!) I am grateful to have a home that lends itself to these kinds of needs, along with a family that goes with the flow.
Is it "easy" to have a revolving door and a constant kettle on the back burner? No sirree. All types of service have their challenges. But would I have it any other way?

Not for all the tea in China.