Growing up, it seemed like my folks were always putting somebody up, you know, having somebody over. Especially when folks had rough times. The uncle who had just been released from prison. The cousin who found out she was pregnant at 18 and was put out of her home (I still don’t get how parents just kick a young girl out on the streets without a care as to where she will stay, but moving right along). The other cousin who got the courage to tell the family what was going on in her seemingly perfect marriage when she left her abusive husband. Man my family had serious drama during those days. But moving right along. I’ve been honored to put up a few people in the house from time to time, but I don’t think I’ll ever rack up the guest total my folks had. I can hope, though, that I can help someone move to the next station in their life like my folks have with a place to rest, some warm meals, and compassion.
Hotel Mom and Dad
3 responses to “Hotel Mom and Dad”
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It must be a generational thing, cause my parents are always doing that too. Taking in people and their kids. I tell them all the time, they are two of the best people that I know.
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Wow…that is very giving of you. It is hard to put people up nowadays. They are less appreciative. Folks tend to “forget” easily, if you know what I mean. I also find that they turn everything around and when you are trying to help lift them up they are pulling you back down. It seemed like it was just expected back in the day. My mom helped a lot of people. Some acknowledged it and others didn’t but they knew where to turn when they needed help. It needs to go both ways. When someone has lifted you not only should you acknowledge it 10 fold but once you are on your feet you should try to give back. Sorry for me little speech but yeah, this is sticky topic. We just need to be more appreciative in general and more charitable.
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Trust me I know how hard it can be. Hee hee hee. I think some people do appreciate a hand up though. Not many, but some 🙂
TJs Things 
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