Every Cup Tells a Story

10/6/2017

Hot tea is my go-to beverage morning, noon, and night. Recollections of visiting my British grandmother’s home evokes happy memories of sitting at her kitchen table waiting for the kettle to whistle and drinking fresh-brewed tea as hot as I could take it.

Conversation would rise just like the steam in each cuppa’. Bits of news. Quick little catch-ups. Happy silence with a few sips here and there.

I had to chuckle as I was filling the canister with tea bags this morning. I wasn’t going to write anything today. But God got my attention with a phrase printed on the flap of the tea box. Every cup tells a story.

Really?

As I thought about it, I could see that it’s true. Each time I put the kettle on I am at a different part of my day. The first cup is my wake-up buddy. The second cup is a warm encouragement to begin the tasks for the day. Subsequent cups fuel me and give me pause as each one is consumed.

I’m not sharing my story with another person, per se, but the experience brings me in touch with soothing memories and a reminder that I do have a Companion who is with me at all times.

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8 Comments

Martha Grimm Brady link

10/6/2017 12:29:22 pm

hi vicki, just dropping by for a neighborly visit. yes, i'm your next door neighbor at FMF today. i'm a tea drinker too, but more recently, i have taken to chai lattes for comfort:) hasn't done much for my waistline. definitely had to cut back, but i love them!
i'm a week into my 31 day series for caretakers: one day at a time. so far, i've just gotten them out of the hospital! part of the reason is that i found 2 others writing for caretakers and their focus is on taking care of yourself, so i don't need to focus on that as much. this topic isn't covered as much so i sat here a little longer than i planned. i'm in the early days of caretaking and i'm not in heavy duty caretaking either. however, i am a retired RN, so i do have some experience from the other side to share so the combo is helping others i hope and me too.

i enjoyed your take on tea:) we lived in jamaica for 7 years and it was a big part of my life then for sure! i never converted to tea leaves like the english would drink their tea...too messy. but i loved the ceremony on teas and the taking out of time for tea at certain times of day:)

i have a friend i used to meet with for tea most days. we each had 2 little girls and part way through our mornings, we met for tea. she is with Jesus now (breast cancer) but it was always something to look forward to each day.

thanks for reminding me of those wonderful days:) hope you have a delightful day vicki.

Vicki

10/6/2017 12:56:25 pm

You sound like a busy person, Martha! Your experience in caretaking/caregiving is so pertinent nowadays. Thanks for sharing that.
I have not yet had the chance to make a proper cup of tea as yet, but I do understand that it is worth the effort.
Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!
God bless!

Tara

10/6/2017 01:21:53 pm

Love this! It feels like a warm cup of tea.

Vicki

10/6/2017 01:34:35 pm

Hi, Tara! if you came over to my house that's just what I'd offer you. Coffee is an option, too!
Thanks for stopping by and commenting! God bless!

Andrew Budek-Schmeisser link

10/7/2017 01:39:08 am

Indeed, yes, Vicki.

When I could still get out, one of my favourite things was to stop at McDonald's for a large coffee, a vanilla milkshake (when they were still made correctly, not the McCafe garbage), and the enjoyment of a good book.

The cups defined the story; and I remember still some of the individual days.

#2 at FMF this week.

https://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2017/10/your-dying-spouse-374-caregiving-for.html

Vicki

10/7/2017 01:20:02 pm

Thanks for sharing this, Andrew. I find it so interesting that oftentimes it is a scent or a flavor that will bring to mind specific memories. Maybe that's why certain spices were used in worship and why God forbade their unique blend to be used as a personal fragrance.
God bless!

Jennifer link

10/8/2017 03:29:58 pm

Visiting from FMF - and so enjoyed your post. We really can find peace and even meaning in the simplest of things each day. Nice to have that pause when you have your tea - and nice to enjoy the memories! Have a wonderful week ahead!!

Vicki

10/9/2017 11:06:11 am

Hi there, Jennifer! thanks so much for pausing and taking the time to read my post. I do appreciate it! God bless!

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