Jesse's Birthday Surprise: International Journey Dinner

by Crystal Paine

Kathrynne and I planned an International Journey Dinner for Jesse last Friday night. Jesse really would like to visit some other countries someday, but since that isn't currently in the budget, we brought the other countries to him, complete with a history lesson on a great man of God from each country we "visited"!

I met Jesse at the door with a blindfold and led him into the bathroom and told him to take off the blindfold and there he would find his instructions. In the bathroom was his tuxedo and a note: "Welcome to Your International Journey. Please change into appropriate entire and replace your blindfold."

I quickly changed into a formal dress and then Kathrynne and I led him to our first destination: Scotland (aka: The Bedroom). There we enjoyed Empire Biscuits and tea and talked about John Knox.

Next we journeyed to France (aka: The Office) and had French Vegetable Soup and Baguettes while learning about John Calvin.

Our next destination was to England where we savored Bubbles and Squeak (whoever named that, I don't know, but it was really good and Jesse asked if I would please make it again!) and discussed Charles Spurgeon (if you have the time, read this article. It is so inspiring!).

Our final stop was to Ireland where we ate Irish Chocolate Cake (it was a lessen in conversion of liquid and dry measurements to make this one-- I've never had to do that so much before. And whoever heard of choclate cake with mashed potatoes in it? It was good nonetheless.) and were introduced to Columba (never heard of him before, but it was fascinating to study about him!).

All in all, it was a wonderful evening and Jesse loved it. It did take some effort, but it was worth it!

Crystal Paine is a 24-year-old homeschool graduate from Topeka, Kansas. She is the blessed wife of Jesse and joyful mother of Kathrynne. Visit her site, Biblical Womanhood, for books, articles, encouragement, and inspiration!

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