Coffee With Grandma ~ The Cinnamon Dolce Latte
Grandma and I have a special bond; she’s one of my best friends, and I couldn’t imagine our relationship being any more or less blonde.
I remember our many shopping trips, road trips, and excursions and not surprising, after a long day of walking, and shopping, we both just wanted to sit rest our feet and have something to drink.
Not Grandma. Now most people who know Karan will have already learned her quirks, habits, and acquired tastes, but I was one of a select few chosen to expand my mind and develop a strong skill to remember how she took her coffee.
We both love Starbucks, and when faced with a multitude of decisions for other coffee shops, we would always pick Starbucks. I would order something simple, like a Chai Latte or just a Latte. Grandma, on the other hand, would wreak havoc!
“I’ll have a venti, Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte with six pumps, Extra Hot, no whip and no foam. Oh, can I have that in a to-go cup with an extra-long straw?” Most baristas would ask her to repeat such an order at least Three times before we got the desired drink. And if they didn’t ask more than two times, chances are they got it wrong.
Again I reiterate, I was one of a few entrusted with remembering such an order.
When Grandma and I go for coffee, she will pick a table for us, and I’ll go order. In my mind, I know what’s coming as the barista tries to understand what exactly the order is. I simply apologize and say, it’s not for me. And as if there is some mental game going on between the ever growing line behind me and the
baristas in front of me, I can feel those customers all saying, “Yeah right, hurry up.”
In life, we all have our personal ideas and individual tastes. Regardless of how long it takes, or how difficult it is to put it together, we all want it a certain way. Most of the time there is no guarantees to “make it again if you don’t like it”. It’s one chance and one sh
ot to get it right.
To put this into perspective, now if God were to go to Starbucks, he would have his perfect drink order pre-planned and ready to go. God knows, if he orders a latte, it’s a simple task, a simple request that even Grandma could cope making it. But, if he were to order something more difficult, how many times would we complain and argue about how hard it is and make a mistake.
God gives us these opportunities on a daily basis, and he may put an opportunity in front of us to show us a bit of compassion, or practice some patience. He may tell you that he has other plans for your life different than the ones you have planned. Something a bit more life altering. How many times have we said, “That’s too hard, I’m happy with what I’m doing now,” and then make a wrong decision.
I read a great story in my last devotional,
“I had a fulfilling job, a regular paycheck and my name on the office door. But God said, “I’m finished with you here.” “How could that be?” I wondered. I continued to work where I was for a full year after God told me to leave, and that year was miserable. I did not understand why I was so unhappy, why there seemed to be no grace to do what I had the great grace to do in previous years. Finally, one morning, I cried out to God, “What is wrong?” He spoke to my heart, “I told you a year ago to leave and your still here.” That was all he said” –
Joyce Meyer.
God is merciful, if he has placed a difficult task on your heart or asked you to do something for him, you may decide it’s too hard and will choose to take the easier road. Eventually, you’ll find it is all wrong, and you’re reaping the consequences. But again, God is merciful, and he will give you that chance to try again. He Loves you!
And if anyone runs into Karan at the coffee shop, be prepared for a Starbucks order of the century, and if it’s during the summer, make it iced. © 2015 ~ Caitlyn Rose
I hope you enjoyed my granddaughters story, she is an excellent writer and I am so proud of her.
Thank you for sharing your time with me I love the privilege of hearing for each of you.
You bless my life. Have a wonderful weekend with the ones you love.
Lovingly, Karan
What is your favorite coffee, have you a particular order? Hugs
What a lovely idea to have Caitlyn as a guest writer! It’s been really good to read something of hers and I’m sure it will be a great encouragement as she reads feedback.
Nice hearing from you Colin, I am so excited about Caitlyn writing on my site, I have asked her to write a story every month, she is a great writer and very talented, I am so proud of her. Have a great week, Karan
Good morning, Karan,
One tall, straight black and leave ¼ inch for hot water (makes it more palatable) and put it in a take-out container. Need a lid on to keep it hot.
Simple mind. Simple coffee. Simple life…all glory to God!
Love you, sis.
Hi Ron, That is quite a coffee order to, Now I know what to order in the Philipines. Praying your travels are going well and you are getting rest along the way. Have a great week.
A really great piece of writing Caitlyn – hope you can do more.
Thank you, Carolyn, Caitlyn is a wonderful writer, I am looking for her to write once every month. I am very excited we have talked about this project for years. Have a wonderful week. Hugs
I love this story Caitlyn and especially the link about how God wants to trust us with some opportunities to be blessed.
I’m pretty plain Jane with my coffee order these days, just coffee with room for cream. I just need to stay awake.
Hi Joanna, Great to hear from you. You always have such wonderful comments and encouragements. I love the way you like your coffee too, my thought is whatever keeps you awake is good. Lol Hugs
Great story! I’ve done that order a few times for grandma too and it is all about ordering with confidence…:) I like how you tied God into this special order though. Thanks for the encouragement. Love to you both.
Thank you Frieda for your comments, I like your style to remember to order with confidence, that’s a great suggestion. I am so glad you found encouragement in her story, that is why we write. hugs
Caitlyn keep writing., wonderful story
Hi Paivi, Good to hear from you, I am hoping Caitlyn will be able to add a story each month. She is full of wonderfully funny stories, i know people will love. Hugs
Love this story. Thanks to both of you
Thank you Jeanne, for your comment, you know Caitlyn so well, and know her humor. I know she values your opinion as do I too. Hugs
This is fabulous! Is Caitlyn Rose a blondie too? Love her writing style and hope to hear from her again sometime. In the meantime I’d better brushup on All Things Coffee! God is so good to grant such favor, such detailed flavors for our enjoyment. Yeah God! ; J
Thank you Julie, Caitlyn is a beautiful brunette with blonde roots, she has a great sense of humor with a twist. Wonder who that sounds like. Hugs
Loved your granddaughter’s story!
I’m glad you liked it Cheryl, she is a wonderful writer I am hoping she will start writing a story each month. Love U