manaaki (hospitality)
for Lily
She is Manaaki,
because of the way she can make her home feel like home for anyone.
Hospitable is like letting love on the loose, and the way she shows love to people is beautiful to see,
especially the way they light up and feel loved from her.
She is blessed to be a blessing to her guests, she is amazing at making you feel safe and heard.
Always a hot or cold drink, fresh baking, sweet or savoury, a place to come be yourself, relax and be served.
I love this woman so much more than the blessing she is, my wife.
- Danny, 38, Christchurch, New Zealand.