Tell Me the Truth

Really.  I can take it.  I need to know why people don't come when we invite them over.

Does our house smell and I don't notice it because I live in it?

Are my children overly annoying and you don't want them interacting with your kids?

Are you worried that my cooking is too weird and unMidwestern?

Are you afraid that you won't be able to leave until you are submersed in baptism?

What is it?

You say you'll come.  And then you don't.

I just want you to know that it makes me very sad.

If you have no intention of coming over when we invite you, just tell us.

Don't make me plan and shop and cook and clean for nothing.


Remember in yesterday's to-do list, I was getting ready for today's cookout?  Yeah, they couldn't make it.

So, if you have any tips, any suggestions, any advice... You're on the outside of my life.  You have a better view of why people say they'll come and then don't.  I'm ready to hear it.  What is it?