Actually, we had tea for four.
When my friend M.E. asked if she could bring her mama from assisted living for tea at my house,
I was thrilled. I called my friend Lydia Grace to see if she could join us.
She is amazing with older people and when she comes to my house,
it's like Comfort walks in the door.
We had a wonderful time with our special 92 year old guest.
She may not see or hear well, but she is as sharp as a tack with
an incredible wealth of knowledge.
She tells a good story with a dry dose of humor mixed in.
As we talked we learned she was born in the same hospital as my mom was way up north,
and her daughter, M.E., and I were both born in the same midwestern hospital! A fun fact.
M.E. and her mama arrived with a hatbox filled with "Tea for Two."
They were eager to show it off.
Out came the booklet with directions for having a tea for two box.
Contents: one pretty tablecloth with napkins, two cups and saucers, two teaspoons,
sugar cubes, creamer and suger bowl, tea bags and of course a teapot.
Also required would be some sweets and a thermos of hot water.
This should be kept by the door and ready to take to a friend for tea when needed.
Or to use when a friend comes to your door.
It was delightful to read about "Tea for Two" and see her tea things.
Once back at the care center, M.E. reaches high up to place the
hatbox on top of the wardrobe in her mama's room.
On top goes a big hat, and it's all lovely to gaze upon.
There's no doubt who received the biggest blessing the day we had "tea for four."
What a delightful idea, Tea for Two! It must have been a perfect afternoon for you all.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea, Dotsie! Tea for Two, all ready for tea and good times--brilliant. What a lovely thing to say about your friend--"Comfort walks in the door"...♥
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet, Dotsie. I love all the pretty blue and white china. :) The cloth and napkins are lovely, too. It's always interesting to have an unexpected guest, and it sounds like everyone's day was made better by having your friend's mom join the tea party.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you shared this post with us; I really enjoyed it. Have a good evening.
Hugs,
Denise
That is just a lovely story, Dotsie, and such a nice idea, always being ready with hospitality.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea Tea for two! How nice to have this comfort walk in the door. Great story about M.E and her Mama.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day and the new week ahead!
This was absolutely enchanting...Tea for Two. What a wonderful time you had! There is nothing like a time with friends and the tales we tend to tell to those we love about the ones we love! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful...such a lovely way to spend time with friends. Enjoy your day! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeletetea for two in a box. It sounds like you had a perfectly lovely tea for four afternoon with good company and lovely china. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteIf that isn't the loveliest of ideas!! I have a feeling all four were blessed by the time shared over tea!
ReplyDeleteOh how fun that must have been! Although you were surely blessed, I am also sure those more "mature" ladies, were given memories they will cherish forever! I never knew there were so many "rules" for having tea...but that's what makes the whole idea so wonderful! Your table looks so beautiful too :)
ReplyDeleteDotsie, What a wonderful idea. I`m preparing at bit of a presentation to our Women`s Fellowship this week about hospitality, tea and card making. May I use the story of Tea for Two? Thanks for sharing the story and the tea for four. Sylvia D.
ReplyDeleteI've seen the pattern with the pink before. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky to have such a special guest...I love visiting with my 94 yr old aunt but she is so far away in AZ.
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How good for you all. Makes me smile to think of the way this daughter is so lovingly caring for her mom making sure that she gets out for tea now and again. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice outing for your friend's mother, I know how much my 96 year old friend likes to go out for tea. I envy your friend Lydia Grace as I can sometimes run short of patience with older people - how terrible is that!
ReplyDeleteLove this! The tea for two in a box is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea! There is so much we can learn from the elderly (not counting ourselves in this case!).
ReplyDeleteThe "tea for two" box is a very lovely idea. It looks like your guest had a wonderful time and enjoyed everyone's company. I belong to a community senior group and the oldest members are in their 90's--they amaze me with their vitality and I enjoy their memories and humor very much.
ReplyDeleteI love the "tea for two" box.
ReplyDeleteAfternoon tea (or morning tea) is such a nice thing to do with friends. And tea for two in box in perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to have a "tea box" all ready to bring out or take along! Tea with friends old and new is always delightful.
ReplyDeleteThis is delightful! I'm in need of a good tea party, and am inspired to plan one. I like the Tea for Two idea, also, keeping it in pretty box ready to go!
ReplyDeleteI love the tea box idea! Looks like you had a lovely time.
ReplyDeleteOh, I just adore this, Dottie! What a happy happy post - one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteYou got it spot-on with the way tea time should be- all about the guests and just letting it all happen.
Well done, ma'am - hope you do again very soon. Hugs! ♥
Oh, I just adore this, Dottie! What a happy happy post - one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteYou got it spot-on with the way tea time should be- all about the guests and just letting it all happen.
Well done, ma'am - hope you do again very soon. Hugs! ♥
How wonderful! It's always so amazing to sit and talk with someone of her age. The stories they can tell. I like the idea of the tea for two hatbox. Would make a lovely gift set, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful afternoon!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have been there and heard her stories.
A Tea for Two hatbox what a grand idea!
It's the people we meet through our lives who influence us