RECIPES  FOR  LIFE

 
HAPPY DAY RECIPE
Begin with a smile
Mix in some laughter
Add a dash of wisdom
Stir in plenty of hugs
Blend with inspiration
Combine with joy and
Top off the day with
A generous sprinkling
Of love!

RECIPE FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE
Love, Aceptance, Respect, Communication, Patience, 
Kindness, Gentleness, Self-Control, Commitment, 
Faith, Hope and Truth.

Mix together, then thoroughly sift in daily life.  Strain out jealousy, arrogance, selfishness, provocation and accounting of wrongs.  Bake in the trials and tribulations of life for 50 years, then celebrate when golden.

GOOD MARRIAGE RECIPE
3 cups of Love
4 spoonsful of Hope
2 cups of Warmth
2 spoonsful of Tenderness
1 cup of Forgiveness
1 pint of Faith
1 cup of Friends
1 barrel of Laughter

Combine Love & warmth, 
Mix thoroughly with tenderness.
Add Forgiveness and Blend 
with friends & Hope. 
Sprinkle in all remaining tenderness. Stir in a generous amount of 
faith and laughter. 
Bake with Sunshine, Say God's blessings over it and serve daily in generous helpings.

Gather up a handful of friendship, 
Squeeze in a mixture of love between lovers,  Mix in an open line of communication.
Throw in a lot of understanding and patience, Blend in a lot of laughter, Whip up the time to be together, Put all in a bowl --- Mix it together,  And - OH YES!!! 
Throw in a lot of love for God, 
And now you have 
A Recipe for a Good Marriage!!

Mom's Recipe for Love
Take a cup or two of laughter, 
And a pinch of good advice.
Pour in patience by the bowlfull,
Then stir it once or twice.
Fold in lots of hugs and kisses,
And a mother's gentle care.
Cook until it's nice and warm,
And spread it everywhere.
-T. Speer

RECIPE FOR A MIRACLE 
1 cup Tension - 2 cups Stress 
1 teaspoon of Guilt 
2 heaping cups of Limited Time 3/4 tablespoon of Urgency 
A dash of "No Other Choice" 
3 heaping cups of Faith 

Fold ingredients gently into a 
bowl. Mix vigorously and add a few  tears. You'll sweat a little as you knead the dough. Pack it firmly  between your hopes and dreams and form into a perfect little ball. 

Sprinkle it with a little 
faith (I recommend Hebrews 11), rolling the ball in the flour until fully covered. 
Place it under a veil of belief and allow it to rise.  Put it in an oven that has been pre-set at the perfect temperature for the 
heat of trials and tribulations. 

Allow it to brown under the warmth of God's love. Remove after due season and allow to cool in the confidence of His promise.

Garnish with your praises.
Arrange neatly on a platter of thankfulness and serve to 
friends, families and, oh yes, strangers . . . invite them too! 
Pass on the recipe to all who request it and let them know 
that with this recipe, 
they have the makings 
of a miracle!

RECIPE FOR FRIENDSHIP
1 well-rounded tbls. of understanding.
1 heaping tsp. of support.
3 good measures of honesty.
1 over-flowing cup of sharing.

Combine all ingredients over a period of time, being sure to add a generous sprinkling of laughter.

Serve generous portions and savor well.

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
2 cups of ambition
1 cup of opportunity
3 heaping tbls.. of faith
1/2 cup of talent
Stir in a pinch of luck.

Recipe for Friendship
1/4 cup of kindness
2/3 cup of compassion
1 tsp. of speaking your mind
2 tbs. of listening
3 cups of laughter
Boil in challenges. Simmer with patience. Stir in sensitivity. Spread over a lifetime. Serve each other.

FRIENDSHIP CAKE
1 c. greetings 
1/2 c. smiles 
1 lg. hug 
2/3 c. love 
1 tsp. sympathy 
2 c. hospitality 
Mix greetings and smiles thoroughly. Add hugs separately. Slowly stir in love. Sift sympathy and hospitality and fold in carefully. Bake in warm heart. Serve often.

RECIPE FOR CHRISTMAS JOY 
1/2 cup of Hugs 4 teaspoons Kisses 3/4 cup of Smiles 4 cups of Love 1 cup of Special Holiday Cheer 1/2 cup of Peace on Earth 3 teaspoons of Christmas Spirits 2 cups of Goodwill Towards Men 1 Sprig of Mistletoe 1 medium size bag of Christmas Snowflakes Mix Hugs, Kisses, Smiles, and Love until consistent. Blend in Holiday Cheer, Peace on Earth, Christmas Spirit and Goodwill Toward Men. Use the mixture to fill a large, warm heart where it can be stored for a lifetime, for it never goes bad! Serve as desired under Mistletoe, sprinkle liberally with Christmas Snowflakes  It is especially good when accompanied by Christmas  carols and family get-togethers. Serve to one and all! 

New Year's Recipe
2 cups Love for God
1 cup Faith
4 tbsp. Optimism
6 tbsp. Compassion
3 tbsp. Humility
2 tbsp. Humor
1/4 cup Charity
1 cup Trust
1/3 cup Patience

Makes enough for 7 days.
Mix above with heaping spoonfuls of love and laughter. Make a new batch weekly and serve daily to all.

"Birthday Recipe"
To make your Birthday brighter, 
Throw in a touch of Love, 
Next, add to it thoughtfulness, 
The dreams, you're dreaming of.

Some patience and understanding, 
Good times and laughter too, 
Mix in your pride and caring, 
And sharing things you do. 

If you blend these all together, 
And daily give a good stir too, 
Then your Birthday brings
Many blessings and
Peace the following year through.

PERFECT HAPPINESS CAKE
1 cup consideration for others
1 cup of good deeds
1 cup of good thoughts
1 cup willing service
1 cup well=beaten faults
2 cups forgiveness

Add tears of joy and some of sympathy
Flavor with love and kindness.
Fold in 3 cups faith,
Serve with a Smile!
Serve in large quantities,
It will satisfy the hungriest soul.
~This is healthy so please serve daily!~

RECIPE FOR A HAPPY HOME
4 cups of Love
2 cups of Loyalty
3 cups of Forgiveness
1 cup of Friendship
5 spoons of Hope
2 spoons of Tenderness
4 quarts of Faith
1 barrel of Laughter
Take love and loyalty, mix it thoroughly with faith, blend it with tenderness,kindness and understanding. Add friendship and hope, sprinkle abundantly withlaughter. Bake it with sunshine. Serve daily with generous helpings. 

RECIPE FOR A HAPPY HOME
In a large bowl of love mix:
2 cups of faith
2 cups of patience
1 cup sympathy (more if needed)
Blend in:
1 cup of forgiveness
2 tsp. of kindness
1/2 cup of courage

Pour into a heart of joy, sprinkle with harmony.  Top with a spread 
of understanding, sweeten with respect and bake in an oven of trust.  Serve with a tender smile.

RECIPE FOR A HAPPY HOME
To one half cup of thoughtfulness, add one cup of Understanding.  Cream together with a pinch of powdered Tenderness.  Very lightly beat in a bowl of Loyalty with a cup of Faith, one of Hope and one of Charity.  Be sure to add a spoonful each of Gaiety that sings and the ability to laugh at little things.  Moisten with the sudden tears of heartfelt Sympathy.  Bake in a Good Natured pan, and sprinkle generously with Love.  Garnish with lots of Hugs and Kisses.
 Serve repeatedly. 

RECIPE FOR HAPPINESS
 I have a little recipe that isn't hard to make, 
But you must always start as soon as you awake. 
Take a great big mixing bowl and fill it with a smile 
Mix half a cup of sunshine with good deeds to last a while. 
Add a pinch of work and play, 
a pinch of thoughtfulness and
care. But don't bake it in the oven, 
just spread it around verywhere." 

RECIPE FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE
Start with one cup of:
Agreement To Prioritize Fun, Over Everything Being "Perfect"
Flexibility - Happiness
"I'm Sorry" - Thank You's
Understanding - Sense of Humor
L-O-V-E
FLAVOR WITH TWO CUPS OF:
Caring, Courtesy, Confidence
Cooperation, Commitment
Contentment, Consideration
Communication
More L-O-V-E
SEASON WITH THREE CUPS OF:
Trust, Patience, Peace Of Mind
Realistic Budget, Happy Memories
Willingness To Listen & Hear
Even More L-O-V-E
ADD ONE QUART OF:
Hugs, Respect, Encouragement
Supportive Family Members
Blindness To Each Other's Faults
Acceptance Of Each Other's Interests & Hobbies
Lots More L-O-V-E
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine Several Mutual Activities
Sweeteen With Occasional Tokens Of Love
Stir Well & Remove Any Specks Of Temper, Jealousy, Criticism, Negativism, or Indifference
Keep Warm With A Steady Flame Of Attention
Serve With A Special Vintage Reserve Of 100 Gallons Of L-O-V-E

AMISH WEDDING RECIPE
1 cup love
1/2 cup kindness
1 cup appreciation
3 cups pleasant companionship
3 tsp deserving praise
1 tsp carefully chosen advice
1 cup cheerfulness
pinch sorrow

Blend 1 cup of love and 1/2 cup kindness. 
Add alternately in small portions:
1 cup of appreciation and 3 cups of pleasant companionship into which have been sifted 3 teaspoons of deserving praise. Flavor with 1 teaspoon of carefully
chosen advice. Lightly fold in 1 cup cheerfulness to which has been added a pinch of sorrow. 
Pour with tender care into small clean hearts and let bake
until well matured. Turn out on the surface of society. Humbly invoke God's blessing and it will serve
all mankind.

RECIPE FOR A LASTING RELATIONSHIP
First, gather all of the ingredients together, so they are close at hand. Get a clean cloth and wipe the mixing bowl clean of any lingering 'dust' from the past.

Take maturity, respect and friendship, and stir together gently.  Add unlimited amounts of compassion and kindness, mix well.  To this, add caring by the handfuls, and fold in trust.

Continue stirring gently, adding listening, honesty and large amounts of communication. Slip in some dreams, goals and large pieces of promise keeping. 

Bake in a home filled with peace, beauty and serenity.  Before you taste the finished product, sprinkle liberally with patience, love and a touch of spice.

Serve very hot, with imagination on the side.

RECIPE FOR HAPPY MEMORIES
Start with two special friends - Mix in lots of fun and a dash of mischief!  Season with plenty of affection.
Note:  This recipe travels well over long distances.

AN OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL
1 cup love
3 Christmas carols
1 special Christmas party with 
friends and family
2 bunches of presents to open
1 plate of favorite cookies
1 cozy fire to warm us
1 cup hot chocolate
1 large decorated Christmas tree
2 dashes of joy
1 sprinkle of peace on earth
1/2 cup memories
Mix together to make a  recipe for the best Christmas there ever could be.

FRIENDSHIP
1 cup courtesy
1/2 cup patience
1/4 cup forgiveness
2 cups understanding
1 cup friendly words
a pinch of praise
a dash of wit and humor
No baking, steaming or stewing needed 
Season with the spice of life, serve
in generous portions topped with kindness and love. 

Recipe For A Good December
1 tsp. Snow
1½ tsp. Sunlight
1 Tbsp. Christmas Spirit
2 tsp. Joy and Happiness
4½ tsp. Peace and Gentleness
1/4 cup Cheerfulness
1/3 cup Fun in the Snow
1 cup Good Festive Time
2½ cups Laughter
1/3 cup Family Time

Mix Christmas Spirit, Joy and Happiness, Peace and Gentleness, Cheerfulness and Laughter together.  Gradually stir in Snow, Sunlight and Family Time.  Sprinkle with prayers and bake.  Serve with love as you enjoy festive holiday season gatherings! 

Recipe for Love
2 Hearts full of love
2 cups of joy
2 heaping cups of kindness
2 big hearts full of forgiveness
2 armfuls of gentleness
1 lifetime of togetherness
2 cups of friendship
2 minds full of tenderness
Stir daily with happiness, humor and patience.  Serve with warmth, compassion, respect and loyalty.

Recipe for a Perfect Day
Take a few dollops of joy
lace them with smiles
sprinkle a generous helping of fun
and top it with love.

 Recipe For Living
Take a generous amount of self respect, spice it with humor, stir in equal parts of compassion and love.
Measure in a few drops of frankness (but not enough to be bitter). Blend well. Knead gently and form into a 
firm loaf. Bake in moderate oven. 
Baste occasionally with sincerity 
and serve daily. Your family will
love it, your friends will envy your skill, and strangers will long 
rememberyou favorably.

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