What a joy it was to have the Hayden Family from Kansas in our home as they stopped by for an overnight visit! They were heading back home after attending the Jamestown 400th Anniversary celebration, and we were blessed to meet Lydia (Renewed Day by Day) and Caleb (C.S. Hayden's Blog) for the first time. We felt like we knew them already from reading their blogs, so it was super fun getting to fellowship in person wit
h their whole family.
Joining us for the Sunday meal was Nathan from Texas, the young man I mentioned in a previous post who
is working in the area this summer, and a fellow intern on the farm, Jacob from Alaska. Here's a picture of the "guy table." Sarah took orders for Ultimate Turtle Cheesecake, which was a delicious hit!
Ending a wonderful evening, Susanna and Hannah played several hymns on violin and flute, and the Hayden Family delighted us with singing scripture songs to honor the dads on Father's Day.
No, that's not a black snake Nathan is holding...however, we did discover a two-foot-long brownish patterned snake in the yard as we were talking outside at dusk (which Tom later killed)!
This morning before time for our new friends to head out, Hannah and Lydia enjoyed sitting on the Mountain Musings' front porch and looking at a scrapbook while the two dads and the two moms conversed.
What a special privilege it was to get better acquainted with the Haydens! And...they invited us to stop by Wichita any time we're out west! We're very thankful for the opportunity to meet like-minded families--thanks to blogging! :)
~Deb
Hi Girotti family,
Thank you so much for inviting Jacob to your home. I've read your blog for a while now and find it such an encouragement! My daughter and I enjoy your quilting and recipe posts, two things we also like.
Thanks again,
Kelly in Alaska (Jacob's Mom)
Posted by: Kelly | Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 12:28 AM
Ohhh, it looks like so much fun! I love to meet people in person that I've met online. Hint, hint. LOL
Seriously, I'm glad you had such a nice visit, and the Lord certainly blesses for extending hospitality.
Posted by: Susan | Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 02:05 AM
Kelly ~ I am thrilled that you left a comment! It's nice to "meet" you! :) I enjoyed having your son here. He mentioned that you read our blog and would try to get you to de-lurk. How fun! Thanks for the kind words. Please stop by again. :)
Susan ~ we will HAVE to find a way to meet!! Wouldn't that be grand?! Let's start some serious scheming...LOL!!! Thanks for your comment.
Posted by: Deb | Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 08:04 AM
What a wonderful opportunity!
Posted by: Debbie | Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 02:34 PM
Looks like a very enjoyable visit!!
Sarah, I just LOVED the pic of you in all that green!!!
Posted by: Courtney, Jer.33:3 | Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 03:00 PM
Looks like it was a fun visit betwen families.Both blogs have neat pictures.
Posted by: Tammy | Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 06:06 PM
Looks like a lovely time together! How fun to meet people that you have gotten to know through your blogs! Sure wish I could have seen you when I was in Virginia...maybe in September or November when we head back your way for my parent's 50th anniversary, hunting season and Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Dorothy | Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 03:45 PM
Daily we are reminded of our wonderful time with your precious family at your lovely home in Virginia. Keith thinks yours is the most beautiful plot of land imaginable anywhere. After we left, our family discussed numerous things we learned from each of you. All your hospitable ways impacted each of us. The delicious oatmeal cookie "sandwiches" and muffins you sent with us became our lunch for the day. YUM! There's so much more to say--we'll be writing you a letter soon. Thank you for warmly "entertaining strangers" (Hebrews 13:1,2).
Posted by: Hayden Family | Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 06:42 PM
Oh, Deb how fun it was to read your post and then the Hayden's post on their blog. And now your meeting Jacob's mom online. The reach of blogging never ceases to amaze me. How good God is to us by the people He brings into our lives to bless us! You all are indeed a blessing to so many (myself included!)! :o)
Posted by: Jodi | Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 07:13 PM
It sounds (and looks :-)) like you all had a delightful visit! Ymm, cheesecake! :-)
Posted by: Abigail | Sunday, June 24, 2007 at 05:29 PM