A Christmas Tea Party Like None Other

A blessed Sunday to you, dear friends.

Today's post is slightly different than my usual Sunday posts

where I share the beloved hymns.

I hope you enjoy today's tea party tale. . .

This past Thursday my little one and I had the joy and honor 

of attending a tea party hosted by my lovely mother.

We walked into her home to find Christmas carols playing softly in the background,

a fire crackling and popping in the fire place,

the scent of tasty soup wafting in the air,

the delight of twinkling lights on the Christmas tree.

and a warm embrace was enjoyed as the hostess so graciously welcomed us.

Oh, and let me not forget the hostess' helper, Donatella.

She was there to greet us at the door with a sweet smile and pretty red bow.

The table was set for a king and queen

which is exactly how my son and I were treated. . .

my thoughtful mother would have it no other way.

Beautiful glassware

and delicate china greeted our eyes.

On our plates we found sweet little charms.

I was given a little tea pot. 

And my son was blessed with a cute little elephant.

There was food, food, and more food!

And oh, was it ever tasty!

Soup,

tea sandwiches,

pastries,

tarts,

cream puffs,

caramel grapes,

shortbread cookies,

and scones

completed our meal.

Gifts were enjoyed by all. . .

and there was fellowship that was sweeter than Christmas candy.

And to top this already amazing tea party off,

my precious mother offered to wash my little one's feet and my own.

Yes, you read that correctly. . .

Before we sat down to eat my mom pulled us aside 

and tears began to stream down her beautiful face

as she poured her heart out about her sincere desire to minister unto others 

just as Jesus, our beloved Savior, served and ministered to people.

If I then, your Lord and Master, 

have washed your feet; 

ye also ought to wash one another's feet.

- John 13:14 -

I was in awe of her love for the Lord, 

her love for her grandson, 

and her love for her daughter.

I couldn't help but bow my head and heart in gratitude towards the Lord

for blessing me with such a dear mother. . .

a mother that puts herself last {always} 

and puts others first {every time}.

I have no words do describe her love and selflessness. . .

She is so saturated in God and His Word

that her love for others knows no bounds.

She is a beautiful woman {inside and out}

and her light truly does shine before men.

Let your light so shine before men, 

that they may see your good works, 

and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

- Matthew 5:16 -

So you see, sweet friends, why this Christmas tea party was like none other.

It was a tea party that I shall not soon forget.

In a cave, a lowly stable,

Christ our Lord was born;

From the heavens white robed angels

Sang that holy morn.

Let us, like the lowly shepherds,

Seek the Lord this night,

That we may, by lives of service,

Bring to all true light.

Noel, noel!

Noel, noel!

Rang throughout the sky;

Noel, noel!

Noel, noel!

Praise to God on high!

- Harold B. Franklin -

Have a most beautiful and joyous Lord's Day!