My Daily Surprise

"Nathanael, come on," Noelia whispers. They rush to my bedroom and shut the door.  Grandma can't come in because it's a surprise.  The same surprise that they give me every day, but it's still an exciting surprise. The first time they found my bed unmade they decided to do it for me, and I was so blessed by their efforts that I reacted accordingly.  Since that day it has become a daily event, an exciting one because it makes Grandma happy.  If I forget and make the bed myself, they are disappointed. Children love surprises, and remember, to them, the giving end is the most exciting part.  Getting surprises are nice, but it's way more fun anticipating the look on a parent's or grandparent's face.  Don't ever disappoint them by forgetting to be delighted. There are times when I see that they need a bit more instruction on the finer details of bed making, but I can do that without spoiling the surprise if I am careful to react positively first and then show them how they could make it even better if they wanted to be real experts.   I also love their creative ways of positioning Biscuits and Gravy and Monkey, and we have fun with that.  So, Nathanael and Noelia will continue to make my bed and will always love doing it.  It may never be perfect, but it is precious.  They have also started making their own beds at home which is definitely a plus.  But the biggest bonus they receive is the experience of joy in serving.  If they are to have the servants heart of a true Christian, it should start now, and in the eyes of there grandparents at least, this is happening with Nathanael and Noelia.    You might also enjoy Ways to make a Difference 

The Agenda 

and The Value of a Grandma's Smile

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