No, the friendships extend to people like our Sunday morning Sweetheart, the inimitable Kristin, who knows our habits so well that she phoned once to let us know the power was out, saving us a cold, miserable-weather walk. Kristin has simplified our Sunday morning ordering to a one-second process and the table is ready for us before we walk in the door, snow covered or rain covered.

We have seen Tabatha’s kids and Jesse’s kids “at home” in Isaac’s, and have been introduced to other friends and family–Jason’s mom, Kristin’s sister, Tina’s proud parents…

The friendships go both ways, too. Mary knows, for example, if she ever runs out of milk, she can always go over to Kristin’s sister, Ruth, for a cup. Titles of good books from other Isaac’s affectionados are passed along with water or coffee refills.

The huge grins, the warm welcome, the care and concern shown to everyone who comes through the door all make up the friendships of Isaac’s Way. There is no place like it!