For years, I have wanted a dining table big enough for our entire family. Every time we would get together, I would have to set up a card table so everyone could have a seat. With our addition, we are going to have room for a bigger table. So tonight, we bought one!!
I don't have a picture to show you...I will (hopefully) post one when we move it into the house. But, I can tell you about it. It is a farmhouse table... solid wood, walnut finish, simple lines, simple chairs...and it's heavy! It has three leaves that store under the table...they call them butterfly leaves. With all the leaves in, it is 137 inches long and can seat 12! And we got it for half price! I love it! I am excited at the thought of having Christmas dinner with my "brood" around that table!
One day, I will be sitting at the Lord's banquet table. I will be surrounded by another "brood"... the family of God. It will be a very large table and there will be a seat for everyone who answered His call to come and dine!
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock.
If anyone hears My voice and opens the door,
I will come into him and will dine with him and he with Me."
Rev. 3:20
I have so many memories of eating dinner with the family around our big table when I was growing up... I think that is SO important---yet so many families don't eat together around a big table anymore. Glad you found one. Sounds perfect.
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Betsy
Love both these pictures...you and your family around that great sounding table and the banqueting table we will enjoy in the future!
ReplyDeletesounds beautiful, can't wait to see it after you move. God bless you and your large family
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice reminder. I bought one of those tables when we were adding babies every two years and I didn't know how big our family was going to be, I was shooting for nine, but God had other plans. :) I have never regretted buying a table with butterfly leaves. They are so handy to slip in and out. I can't wait to see your table.
ReplyDeleteHappy for you that you now have a table large enough for all to sit around and enjoy holiday dinners. It sounds really nice and what a great buy. Oh, yes and the Lord's table is going to have room for everyone...can you imagine what a sight that will be. Hugs
ReplyDeleteDebbie! hi! haven't seen you around much. thanks for coming on over. it's ok if you aren't into leopard. i just can't help but see it everywhere and i just like it. have a great time with your grands. they are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI can so identify with this! We bought a new table about 5 years ago...96 inches plus two leaves, that make it 136". It weighs a ton! We can seat 14...so it works perfectly when all the kids come home. It has made life so much easier! You will love it.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Can't wait to see it, it sounds lovely.
ReplyDeleteHow nice for you, that you finally got your big table. And what a blessing it will be, to gather your family around it. Nice.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is exciting! I am happy with and for you! I know how special it is to have the family all around the table together! I don't have a table large enough now .. we are 16 when we are all there.
ReplyDeleteI also watned to say that I hope you show us a photo of the table full.
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