There are lots of fun things to do on date days/nights, but last week, I got to enjoy a really special treat that was a bit of a sacrifice for my husband to pull off. Going to the Biltmore Inn for afternoon tea is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, so as a belated birthday gift, he took me!
HE TOOK ME!!
The sacrifice came in that my husband doesn’t even like hot tea. He’s a coffee guy, but he went.
He poured tea.
He drank tea.
It’s also a pretty fancy affair. While I know he’d much rather be hiking an Appalachian Trail, he was happy to take me on this fun adventure! That’s what marriage is all about – giving of yourself for the other. It meant all the more to me because he went and had such a sweet spirit about it. He didn’t roll his eyes and grimace; he enjoyed it for me. That made it all the more fun, of course!
The experience at the Inn did not disappoint! It was regal. It was delicious. It was romantic. It was a memory-maker! Let me show you what we enjoyed!
I have two points in my post today:
- If you ever have the opportunity to enjoy Afternoon Tea somewhere, do it! It’s expensive, but it’s a treat that is worth the money and the time.
- Be willing to be stretched for your spouse. This made me love my husband all the more. He did this for me because he knew I’d love it. The reservation was made several weeks before and I got to anticipate and look forward to this for days! Now the memory of it all is tucked away in my heart, filled with admiration for a man who’s not too proud or selfish to do something just for me! I’m looking for the opportunity to return the favor!! It will be fun, and I’m sure it will include hiking, sweating and burning calories, rather than adding a few, but that’s okay! Our marriage is worth it!
What event could you plan to do this week to sacrifice for your spouse and spend time together?
Refresh your marriage with sacrifice,
RefreshHer 
Oh my goodness, Mrs. Denise! Such a lovely gift to you!! I’ve always wanted to visit a tea room myself. My husband is a tea drinker rather than coffee. 😀 So one day I anticipate being able to have such an experience. And at the Biltmore!! Oh oh oh!! I am truly ecstatic for you and seeing these pictures. Thank you for sharing!! On a side note, we enjoy tea time when we cruise with Holland or Carnival. They have tea in the afternoons around 3:00. And wowzer is it nice!
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Thanks, Melinda. It was a real treat, for sure! I hope you get to go to Biltmore for tea; what a lovely time!
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What a great reminder to acknowledge and appreciate what our husbands do for us, even if it’s not exactly their “cup of tea” (ha!). My husband is so sweet to do those things for me and I’m going to remember to notice them this week. And oooooh, the Biltmore! One of my favorite places! Glad you had a nice afternoon date. 😊
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Thanks, Alinda. I know it will mean a lot to your husband when you express your gratitude. Even little dates and time together is a blessing, isn’t it?!
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