A Gift For Each Other

Since most of us in Bloggerland don't live close by, I thought we could still give each other a gift. Let's share something we have learned from someone whose blog we visit, whether through the blog or through knowing them personally. I'll start.
SHAWNA- Shawna has taught me to be a better hostess. She doesn't know it, but she has. She has been a prime example of a Mary, when I so want to be a Martha.I hope this comes across as the highest compliment and nothing else. She has taught me your house doesn't have to be perfect every second your guests are there. RELAX! Sit down with your company, talk with them. The dishes can wait, the bathroom is just going to get junked up again, peoples stuff sitting everywhere is not bugging anyone but YOU!
She and Rex are such examples of hospitality and what I strive for when I have guests. I know this may sound like a simple concept for some, but I struggle with keeping my house perfect before and during my guests stay, when in reality, they probably feel more welcome and at home when it is messy!(and they don't have someone trying to vacuum under their feet,....just kidding, I am not that bad, yet.)
We neve feel rushed to leave or that we have imposed or that we were a burden when we are at Rex and Shawna's. That is how I want to make my guests feel, loved, cherished, wanted, a delight to have.
So, thank you Shawna, for your example. It is a true gift for me to witness and emulate. I know Shawna would give all praise and glory to God for this gift, because truly, He is the One who she is taking her example from.
Pass it on.