Comments on: Thank You, 2020

By: DestinationTea

DestinationTea — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 23:04:52 +0000

Jeanette, when I think of afternoon tea, I think of us! Mostly us endlessly laughing. We crack ourselves up. I am thankful for all the teatimes we have shared, and that our sugar cube rating system actually became real tearoom reviews. Just took a couple years. Thank you for the constant encouragement, and looking forward to our next afternoon tea.

By: Jeanette P

Jeanette P — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:50:22 +0000

Thank you Angela, for your commitment and dedication to sharing your love for afternoon tea with the world. I’ve been fortunate to have gone to afternoon tea at least twice this year and have treasured every visit. I love your eye for details and extensive knowledge of the history and customs of afternoon tea. It has been such a joy to see your site and content grow over the years and I commend you for being bold enough to carry this on, despite the challenges. I look forward to your continued success and sharing many, many more cups of tea with you dear friend.

By: DestinationTea

DestinationTea — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:25:18 +0000

In reply to Ceil. Thank you Mom, love you.

By: DestinationTea

DestinationTea — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:23:40 +0000

In reply to Marie. Thank you Marie, you honor me. I certainly do feel my ancestors around me, especially when I struggle, and I am grateful to have been raised with so much love. If Destination Tea can bring joy to others, it is a success!

By: DestinationTea

DestinationTea — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:21:24 +0000

In reply to Mary Freda.

My wonderful Aunt Mary,
Thank you for your kind words, and for sharing that wisdom. Loss and suffering do give us the opportunity to learn gratitude, and yes, actually literally for my working legs (soccer injuries will teach you to have that appreciation). To have Ed missing from our “Famiglia” photos this Christmas hurts, but then he is still there, in our hearts and memories. Love you and wishing you a peaceful holiday season,
Angela

By: Marie

Marie — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:19:15 +0000

All those that have passed in your family are looking down on you and smiling. They are brimming with pride; proud of their niece, great niece, granddaughter, the mother and entrepreneur you’ve become. You spread joy which is so needed in today’s world. I’m sure I speak for many when I say we are grateful for you and Destination Tea in our lives.

By: Mary Freda

Mary Freda — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 01:47:54 +0000

My wonderful niece, Angela! You have always been and continue to be such a joy in my life. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for remembering my beloved Ed in your dedication. He was such a beautiful part of my life and I will miss him always. I, too, am learning more and more to be grateful for what I have. After all, do we really want to break a leg before we appreciate the wonder of them each and every day?! So proud of you, Angela!
With much love from Aunt Mary

By: Ceil

Ceil — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:04:30 +0000

This post is a beautifully written commentary, graced with gratitude at a time when that is often hard to find and/or feel. You managed to embrace the situation – such as it is – and find good there. KUDOS!

By: DestinationTea

DestinationTea — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:33:59 +0000

In reply to Cheryl. Cheryl, thank you for sharing your story and kind words. Hearing how Destination Tea has brought some gladness into your life, while you have had to face the fear of leaving your child too soon, my heart is full. This is a moment in Destination Tea's life that I will always cherish. Your words have made me feel like I am doing what I am meant to do. I pray that your prognosis is good, and you have the support of friends and family as you heal. And yes, you speak for us all: we are ready to go to tea again! One of my close friends rightly said, just having something to look forward to can help you feel more sane right now. And the good news is, new tearooms continue to open across the country, so we have much exploring to do!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 04:36:44 +0000

At the height of my anxiety of trying to sort out how my 7 year old will be returning to school in the fall and negotiating work-related issues due to the pandemic, I experienced a medical emergency which turned out to be cancer. Although processing this diagnosis was difficult and the thought of possibly leaving my child motherless caused some despair, I’m grateful for how our family bonded and worked to face this new reality together.

I’m also in a better place to reflect on my life and can see that the everyday grind of focusing mainly on work and school had been deterring our family from fully experiencing life in the moment and growing emotionally. While undergoing chemo and trying to focus on things that make me happy, I found Destination Tea and other groups that obviously share in the same delight I have for afternoon tea!

Visiting these sites helped me to stay positive and viewing pictures of beautifully decorated tables became another form of support for me. Although 2020 has been a challenging year, I can also say that there are a lot to be thankful for- including finding your lovely website. I’m looking forward to visiting many of the tea houses you’ve featured once the pandemic is over with and excited to receive each new post from Destination Tea. Thank you for being such a generous guide and host of all things tea!