Spontaneous decision. They brought dinner. My dear friend cooked part of it at our house so we could have some time for one-on-one conversation. Anna was intrigued with the tiny pieces until it was bedtime and then we worked for another 2 hours. Chatting for minutes and working silently for others.

It was cozy, refreshing, relaxed and fun and I woke up this morning with a prayer that our home will continue to be marked by this kind of hospitality.