Soul Sister Time

              Have you ever received a rich welcome?  I can think of many welcomes I have received.  I have received dutiful welcomes—you know the kind where the person is forced to allow you into their home either from some kind of business or family obligation.  The door opens to you; you are not blocked from entrance, but you know that you are really not wanted .  No one is really excited that you have finally arrived, in fact the homeowners are more likely looking forward to the end of your visit than they are to your arrival.  I have received a warm welcome, the kind where someone is very touched that you have come into their world.  That person is happy to see you come and sad when you must leave.  I have received startled welcomes and shy welcomes.  I have received an unkind welcome when someone has literally slammed the door in my face, but I can’t say that I have received...