Two Kid Schoolhouse
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Apr. 29, 2006
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New Frontiers In Hospitality
We had a new experience this week. Our church hosted a meeting of all the churches in our region - that includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. And we were asked to house a pastor and his wife from Alaska.
I'd never had a complete stranger stay in my house before. Last fall we had a housesitter when we were away for a month who we didn't know real well, but we knew her. And we were gone while she was here. But someone we'd never met? It felt so odd.
It wasn't that I was nervous about what they'd do. It was more what they'd think. Could I possibly get the bathroom clean enough? What would they think of the combination shower curtain/shower door in the bathroom? (Rigged up after one shower door was broken by J - the day before E was born - and never properly fixed because, hey, it's functional.) The closet... oh my, the closet.
Well, they came and went and it was lovely. Of course I have no idea if they sneered at the not-quite-clean enough bathroom. But they were gracious, and kind to the kids, and - much to E's delight - left behind a thank you note and a box of candy!
It was, of course, great for the kids to see this. They don't always do well around strangers. Neither do I!
Now the real test will be - could we ever be ready to be hospitable on a moment's notice? If someone was visiting unexpectedly, and needed a place to sleep, would I be able to say yes without freaking out? Can I keep that bathroom clean enough for visitors anytime?
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