Tea Drinkers Unite

Posted on February 26, 2015 | 15 Comments

It had been a tiring day. Visit to the hospital, discussions with the doctor, the therapist and of course, her mother. It was very distressing that her mother barely recognised her; she often thought her a nurse.

The one bright moment in the harrowing afternoon was when an orderly brought the tea tray. At that moment her mother reverted to how she used to be, graciously pouring tea into the bone china cups and offering cake and biscuits.

This ritual of offering and accepting the cup of tea brought her mother back to her, if only for a short time.

The 100 Word Challenge is to tell a story in only 100 words.
This week’s theme is “Cup”

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15 responses to “Tea Drinkers Unite”

Velvet Verbosity (@velvetverbosity) | February 26, 2015 at 12:53 | Reply

So tender. Thank you for contributing!

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- judithhb | February 27, 2015 at 18:46 | Reply
  
  Thank you – I really enjoyed it. I shall be back again next week.
  
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Peter Wells aka Countingducks | February 27, 2015 at 00:30 | Reply

It is amazingly how deeply ingrained rituals can recall us back to ourselves. This situation is not unknown to me, although not personally thank goodness, and my thoughts are with you, and with anyone who has to grapple with this situation

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- judithhb | February 27, 2015 at 13:15 | Reply
  
  Thanks Peter My mother suffered from Alzheimer’s for many years before her death and I saw how people reacted to this illness.
  
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dorannrule | February 27, 2015 at 04:32 | Reply

This was really good! In fact, this is a perfect response to the challenge!

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- judithhb | February 27, 2015 at 13:15 | Reply
  
  Thanks Dor. I like writing to these challenges but this is the first time I have tried a story in 100 words.
  
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Tara R. | February 27, 2015 at 14:08 | Reply

Lovely. You were able to convey a lot of emotion in only 100 Words. Well done.

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- judithhb | February 27, 2015 at 14:11 | Reply
  
  Thank you Tara. It was after reading your post on Cup that I decided to give it a go.
  
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  - Tara R. | February 27, 2015 at 14:20 |
    
    I’m glad you did… and Welcome to #100Words!
    
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  - Tara R. | February 27, 2015 at 14:35 |
    
    Don’t forget to link up this post with Velvet Verbosity so the other participants can find your story too.
    
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Carl D'Agostino | March 1, 2015 at 23:59 | Reply

I am not sure if a link to the recognizable past by the person is a matter of delight for us or a moment of sadness.

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- judithhb | March 2, 2015 at 12:35 | Reply
  
  With my mother, sometimes it was a joy but often it was a sad moment for both of us. BTW Carl, have you moved from Florida?
  
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pattisj | April 23, 2015 at 15:40 | Reply

Sweet, but sad story. It feels very real.

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