Tonight I hosted my second meal! The fixings were not that hard (or elaborate), and my downstairs boarder brought up the salad. The food actually was rather good and we ended with ice cream and fresh picked raspberries.
And then – we decided to host another meal for young adults – next Thursday. Ashley and I picked out around eight names that could surround the table. We decided to work on a potluck basis (I’ll provide the meat, another person is providing the dessert, etc. . . ).
At first, I wasn’t sure if I leaned on my wife’s ability to cook and present a meal well. I think, in the end, that I really do like the idea of being a host and being hospitable.
I do have much I have learned by osmosis! The table setting, the preparation, the ability to have food ready when the guests arrive. Those I’ve seen and appreciate, and I will try to emulate from Jill.
But now, I get to put into practice the soul of both of our hearts – to provide a meal as a way to open up conversation and to help others to enjoy this life! A reprieve from the world of hurry around a table of plenty (of both food and friends) is not a bad thing!