Communion

As we were listening to speakers at the No Ban, No Wall protest in Austin we tried to retreat to the shade of a large tree near the middle of the crowd.  It was a very interesting mix of people who had come together to speak with one voice against what was happening in America.  We stood next to a Muslim family and of course, Lucretia introduced herself.  There was some language difficulty but smiles translate in every language.  They were very friendly and we felt that they appreciated being "seen" by us in this large group.  As the speeches rolled on, one of the ladies reached in her bag and brought out a container of snacks including vegetables and small bites of cheese.  As they shared these between themselves they turned and offered some to us.  It made us feel accepted like family and of course we accepted their hospitality.

Lucretia has told of this as an instance of communion with a family that we will not forget.  May we remember to always be as welcoming to others as they were to us.