I love to feed people! There is nothing better than a group of friends sitting around our table eating and sharing our lives. "The Other Queens" in the photo were attending a birthday party for my first friend in Jacksonville -- Katy Towers.
Several years ago I read an article by a woman who was praying about a way to (as Jesus commanded) "Love her neighbors as herself". She decided to host a regular neighborhood pot luck. I liked it! So last fall Joe and I instituted a monthly neighborhood pot luck. I make a big entree and have all of the plates and silverware ready and they come. Mom's Dads, kids, grandmothers, new neighbors and anyone who gets invited by a neighbor. It is one of our favorite nights. We all leave thinking we are very blessed to know each other.
During the hurricane, neighbors really pitched in helping each other. We've gone deeper in our friendships. I've begun to notice that following Jesus' suggestions is not usually a sacrifice -- it's life enriching. (Doesn't that sound high and mighty?) But it's true.
Wish you were here!
Love this! Does that cake have a crown on it too? What fun!
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