Lunch with a friend

Delicious appetizers

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow described hospitality as sitting with gladness.  This is a perfect description of my lunch  today. I was glad when Carol extended an invitation for lunch. She is  a gracious hostess and a gourmet cook.

The best part of our time together, we discuss everything.
We share a love of our family, friends, and our faith in God.

Desserts... and Bavarian Cream....

Corn Chowder 

Lovely table setting
and dear friends

Friendship Tea

Do you begin your day with a cup of tea? Or maybe you enjoy your tea in the afternoon. What is more comforting and relaxing than a cup of tea? My answer is to share a pot of tea with a friend.

On Tuesday afternoon, I enjoyed  tea and lunch with a friend. We lingered over our tea and salads.

Shopping after tea is always a good idea. 

Reflections...

Traveling for two days...road weary.  Sometimes I get tired thinking about another trip… then I have a burst of excitement thinking about sharing time with loved ones.  I had a lovely visit with family and friends. Then I had a moment to reflect…on friends that have a blog connection…

My favorites

•       Christie’s  ~ A few of my favorite poems …friends, yearning, prayer song, turtle, jara, decoration, responsibility…and more
•       Ruth Anne ~ Travels from Key West, Dahlias, Still Around, Home, Anniversary …
•       Mary Beth ~ In Praise of Teachers and Granddaughter  ~
•        Dama ~ Friends, Courage, Living for a Cause, Honoring a Living Legend –
•         Charlene ~ Thank you for your continued friendship and prayers
•          Lisa ~ Thank you for your gift of hospitality and friendship

A special prayer to Mary Beth, May the God of all Comfort continue to give you peace. Remembering your son, Chris.

"Give me more summer."

“ Give me more summer.  And more and more and more summer.”  Elizabeth

As a young wife and mother of four, I imagine that Elizabeth’s summer must be sweet as they enjoy swimming, skating, and summer reading.

I agree…  give me more summer.  I have had a wonderful summer filled with birthday celebrations, weddings, travels, summer reading, Vacation Bible School, and cookouts with friends.  I hope that your summer has been fulfilling and rewarding.

As summer begins to fade and school routines will resume,  I am refreshed and restored.  I thank God for the rhythms of life.

In a recent conversation at a hot July cookout, I was reminded of how I can forget about the suffering of individuals when headlines slip from the front pages.   At the cookout, I was introduced to a middle-aged woman from Bosnia.  As she shared about her life in Bosnia, I sat quietly and listened.  I began to understand some personal details behind that conflict. Today, she shares how her new friendships have made her life rich. I hope that she is experiencing joy this summer.