Playing Hostess

My dear friend, Kelly came to visit this weekend--that means that I got to play hostess!

We made red velvet cheesecake (yummy!), went bridesmaid dress shopping, saw a movie, explored downtown, and enjoyed a telethon. We enjoyed several homemade meals and each other's company.

But one of the best parts for me was the fact that Kelly slept in late both days.

That may sound odd, like I didn't want my friend around, but that's not the case at all. Kelly's a pretty early riser; when I lived in an apartment, she was up before my roommate and I whenever she visited. At home, I took the couch and she slept in my room, not coming down until around 9 (rather than 6:30 or 7 at the apartment).

"Your bed is so comfy...I never sleep this well away from home."

Those were such encouraging words! I do want to make people feel at home in my home, to show them rest, to show them the peace that I have in my heart so that maybe--just maybe--they will see Christ in me without words.

Only 159 days until I have a home of my own to play hostess in!