Happy Mother's Day

On this Mother's Day, 2009 I am reminded of so many of the special relationships between mother's and daughters that we have had the privilege to witness over the last 19 years of owning The James House. We remember Sue and her mother who always came twice a year for their "special time": Mother's Day and the first weekend of December. Like clockwork, you count on them to arrive, often with mother/daughter friends in tow. They became like family, with their stay always a time to catch up on life events that had transpired: kids growing up and away, relationships changing, job promotions, and sadly, losses.

We think of Allison, who was treated to her first bed and breakfast by her mother who thought it would be fun to sneak away from a day of school and work to share some time together. We could hear them giggling as they would sneak around the corner to see if the chocolate chip cookies were out of the oven.

Other times we felt like voyeurs, reading the special entries in the journals left behind. Sometimes a poem, often a reflection of times past, and always an appreciation for precious time spent together.

As I look back at the highlights of owning this inn, I would have to say that offering a special place where people can connect, reconnect, and rekindle has to be at the very top of the list. It keeps me inspired and motivated to insure sure that in the very busy and sometimes sterile world in which we live, our guests can count on a warm, inviting, and gracious retreat from everyday life.

Happy Mother's Day!