My husband Jim likes people more than I do. He even lets them in the house. I’m more tentative about such things. It’s a hard habit to break. Growing up in Mississippi, I was in charge of keeping visitors waiting outside until we knew that mom wasn’t passed out on the kitchen linoleum. People talk. You can’t have people barging in, unannounced, until you get the chance to pretend that all is well. Jim loves me enough not to show up with surprise guests. I love Jim enough to welcome his friends into our home, and him into my heart. — Jonathan Odell
Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something…
Real Life of an MSW 
Now that’s a relationship. When I first got out the Army and we moved to Memphis, it was a huge culture shock! I would see young lady’s on Elvis Presley and they’d look worn out and I’d bring them home and take care of them. My ex thought I was foolish and asked that I stopped b/c he felt I was putting my babies in harm way! However, everyone of those young ladies I reached out to made me feel like I was doing the right thing and nothing ever happen to me or my babies except that saw that it was better to give and help than to receive. Jesus watches over his people!
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I agree that it is a beautiful relationship of safety, trust, and personal growth. I too love that you stayed true to your truth and showed your children in the process of how to care g for someone beyond their circumstances. What I learned in my profession, and in life, we all need some help at some point.
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Amen
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