Today I am sharing a treat for any of you who might enjoy reading the classic books of Grace Livingston Hill. And that reminds me I failed to add a book of her writing to my posted 2025 Reading List. Actually, I read it back in early January, The Blue Ruin, (I will go back and update the recent post). Other similar authors are found on this site
Isabella Alden,
Marcia Livingston,
Faye Huntington,
Margaret Sidney
Isabella Alden was the aunt of Grace Livingston Hill. You can read several selections of their novels FREE on your browser and you have the capability to store them in your own personal library for later reading.
On a totally different matter altogether, I hosted a couple from my church for Sunday Dinner this past weekend. I have assuredly known for years how much invitations for sharing a meal together will bless people. The act of selecting a menu, preparing the food, setting a table, and then inviting friends or acquaintances to your home makes hosting a reality, and yes it will take time and energy, but the rewards are priceless. Then all that is left to do is serve your guests with love and the chosen food around your table. Conversation bubbles up as closer and newer friendships are formed.
If the people I invite are fellow believers it seems as if I am experiencing a touch of eternity.
For those of you who might be curious to what I served:
Cream of Broccoli Soup
A Beef Chuck Roast with Carrots/Potatoes/Gravy
Green Beans
Deviled Eggs/ Pickles
Tea and Water
Lemon Drizzle Cake/Coffee
"Dining with one's friends and beloved family is certainly one of life's most primal and innocent delights, one that is both soul-satisfying and eternal." ~Julia Child
3 comments:
This brought back memories. My Mom always liked Grace Livingstone Hill and I remember reading some of her books too.
The gift of hospitality is a wonderful thing and truly blesses people. Your menu and your table look beautiful. I love what you said about it being a taste of eternity. So true!
Thank you for visiting my 'little space' ... it is so nice to meet you. Your menu sounds delicious. How nice to spend time with friends over a nice meal. Evening blessings from our home to yours.
Teri,
It was good I found "your little space" and I look forward to going back there.
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