I’ve stayed
in many kinds of lodging while visiting my father over the past 5 years – tiny houses,
big mansions, chicken farms. I’m not picky – give me a wifi connection and a
hot shower and it’s all good. I’m now experiencing my first all-Christian
AirBnB accommodation. My usual place disappeared when my host accidentally gave
away my bed (all is forgiven, Laurie) and I scrambled to find another spot.
I was
delighted to find a place literally around the corner from Dad’s facility. It’s
clean, it’s quiet, the price is right. There was a certain something about the décor
I couldn’t identify at first. Then I realized – it’s biblical. The soap has
crosses on the wrapper, there are psalms to read while on the toilet, inspiring
quotes about God’s grace adorn the walls. That’s okay. It’s soothing compared to the
Days Inn down the street that smells like rancid oil. The hosts are lovely
people who supply me with snacks and send me nightly notes (signed "In His Grip") to make sure I’m
happy.
Here’s what makes
me giggle – these folks have no idea that they live next door to a Jewish
community. This would be the perfect place for visiting family members to stay –
however most would be rather surprised. Still, I’m going to promote it in the
name of diversity (and it’s such a deal). There must be some sort of proverb
about that.
