What do I hope happens at my Haven…..

I am here in my sweet spot, Grand Haven. I am able to get in what I like to call my “water therapy”. Just walking along the shore of Lake Michigan gives me a sense of calm & excitement at the same time. Just like anticipating the guests I get to share this beauty with, there is excitement & the hope that they will feel totally at home; comfortable & relaxed. There is a little anxiety as I wonder what would they like to experience here…..will they want to go out & what restaurants would they prefer or would they prefer staying in & what should I serve. And will the weather cooperate for walks on the boardwalk, the musical fountain, the concert in the park, trips to Temptations ice cream or relaxing on our back deck. As I write this I see that I can still struggle with trying to be some kind of hostess with the mostest; the Maven of Grand Haven. No one comes with any expectations other then enjoying a time away from their “norm” & connecting with me in what I’ve shared is a Happy Place. The best part of being here for me is sharing the joy with others, so I will take in every moment with every person I GET to see while I’m here. I will invite them to enjoy the journey & go with the flow. And in any spare time, I will grab one of the 5 books I brought along with me & sit with my highlighter. In my next blog I am going to share the titles of these books & why I feel the pull to read each one of them!