With the Happy Hubby’s job being that of a worship pastor at our church, the week before Easter is a busy one.
Not to mention Easter morning itself and all of those responsibilities.
Not to mention that our sweet Happy Baby is still at the hospital and we have been driving back and forth to see him as much as possible.
Needless to say, we were all pretty tired when we got home from church.
My mom called and said she would be bringing us something to eat for Easter dinner.
I opened the door for her when she arrived and she was carrying the above amazingness.
But then she headed back out to her car only to return with a giant box and a mischievous glint in her eye.
She then proceeded to transform our dining room table from a clutter pile into this Easter Wonderland.
She pulled out a tablecloth and spring-y table runner, set up our place settings with festive bunny napkins…
And placed an Easter chocolate on top for a special after dinner treat.
The best part?
She even brought a super fun Easter-themed game for us to play and get our minds off of the things that have been weighing on us this week.
My mom could have just dropped off the food and we would have been blessed.
But she took things a few steps further.
And the whole time she was scurrying around leaving magic all over our Happy Home, I couldn’t help but think that her actions are exactly those that model the spirit of Happy Home Fairy.
Taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary.
Celebrating the little things in life.
I mean, who knew that a paper napkin with a bunny on it would be the very thing that comforted my heart as we ate?
So there you have it, my friends.
Proof that my mom is the one who really should be writing this blog.
🙂
So glad you’re being pampered. Still praying for your Happy Baby to come home soon!
aww..she’s so sweet! Be strong and we’ll definitely pray for your baby.
It is so good to know that a mom’s job in the life of their child can indeed touch the lives of many more. It appears your mother has always had a great sense of purpose in raising you and look at all the people you touch as a direct result. It is a great encouragement that though many of us may see our ministry as “not enough” truly it is.
I am continuing to pray for you and your family. The memory verse in our happy home this month; “In this world you will have trouble but take heart I have overcome the world.” John 16:33. Be blessed!
Megan
sweet! 🙂
Praying for your little man.
What a happy ending for your Easter Day. So lucky to have your Mom so close by! Rosemary
moms are the best 🙂
God bless Grandma
That’s awesome! Praying for you and your family…
What as sweet thing for your Mom to do! It sure sounds like she did a great job raising you- not only do you have a greatful heart to appreciate her and all the little things she does, but you are every bit as giving as she is. You make my heart happy on a regular basis!
What a happy little blog post – I love this!! Your Momma celebrates life with the same special touches that you do. She must have passed that magic on to you!
I hope your little one can come home with you VERY soon! Hang in there!!
Isn’t that AWESOME! I remember when my little one was in the NICU all I wanted was someone to come in and take over and make SOMETHING, ANYTHING, normal again…and my mom did just that when she was here. Moms just seem to KNOW what needs to be done to help their (now not so little!) girls feel better. Bless you AND your mom and we’ll keep on praying for you and for that little happy baby to come home soon!
What a lovely gesture … a reminder to put a little extra effort into everything we do! Thanks for sharing!
Your mom is simply the BEST! She brought us an awesome dinner a while back (when Andrew first came home from KY with us) and brought beautiful paper plates and napkins … nice touches all around. Special salad dressing, special dessert. She’s the best.
Glad she’s taking care of you, but not surprised. Praying for you all!!
Your family is so blessed to have such a fun and wonderful Grandma.
What a great Easter treat. God bless your mom and her loving thoughtfulness towards you and your family.
U R both perfectly inspirational in how God’s vibrant love is passed from one generation to the next!!!! Bless U Both 🙂
Thank you for sharing your story. This is absolutely lovely. Apples don’t fall far from the tree, it looks like to me. Continuing prayers for the baby.
This brings tears to my eyes. I’m so happy that you have such a loving a supportive family to take care of you, so you can focus on taking care of your sweet babe. Moms are amazing.
Still praying for you and your family! All the best.
Your mom sounds like one special lady, and how lovely that you are just like her. Your boys will have lives filled with delights and blessings just like you did (and continue to be blessed by!) and that is a wonderful thing. There should be millions more moms just like the two of you. Thank you for sharing these parts of yourselves with us so we can share the magic too.
We’re still praying daily for your little one, and can’t wait to hear that he’s well!!
Just prayed for you and the happy baby as I put my son to bed. Wanted to make sure that you knew that people are praying for you!
I made my husband an Easter basket using your printables and he LOVED it! Thank you!! Praying for you and that sweet baby!!
I bet your mom was so happy to make your Easter special:) It made me happy just reading about it! Prayers for your little one to be home soon!
Your Mom is an inspiration, just like you! I’m curious about that Easter bunny game… We are still praying for all of you… may He shower you with His joy and peace today!
The apple doesn’t fall very far from the tree….Your mom is truly a blessing and I know she is so totally blessed to have a daughter, son in law, and grandchildren like you all!
Your mom is truly special. She has made everything she touches special for her students, parents and friends. One incredible woman indeed. Not so surprising that she instilled that love for people in her children as well. Blessed beyond belief to know you both. Praying for Baby Jethro and the most incredible Happy Family.