Friends and Strangers

If you have ever lived away from family, you will know that the holiday season is a mixed blessing.  We have been very fortunate to have friends who have included us in their holiday gatherings over the years, and we have fond memories of these times.  So this year we decided to pay it forward.  There was a unique mixture of 15 people from 4 different families at our table this year, including 7 children.  We sat down as strangers, but left as friends - which is really what it's all about.