--------------------- Forwarded message: From: [email protected] (Heidi Weatherston) Sender: [email protected] Reply-to: [email protected] (Heidi Weatherston) To: [email protected] Date: 97-08-21 00:45:49 EDT The Marriage Stew by Will Mercier Marriage has to be like a stew. To be complete, to be perfect, to be nutritional to the body, mind and soul, it must have the right ingredients. There are no ingredients in the world that blend so well as those used to make a stew. It is the total meal. The following is an old family recipe that has proved its worth for several generations. I hope when you try it you will be more than satisfied with the outcome. Marriage Stew (two full servings) 2 concerned persons 2 cups love 2 pinches understanding 2 teaspoons patience 2 cans trust 2 well rounded measures tenderness plenty of honest friendship Directions: With the above ingredients on hand, lets get started on our happy chore of putting together a good, wholesome, hearty marriage stew. First combine the two concerned persons with the two cups love in an adequate, comfortable mixing area. Next blend in the understanding and patience and beat lightly with a spoon made of laughter until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Now add the two cans of trust and pour the mixture into the casserole of life and place over very low heat to simmer. This is also the time to add tears, dreams, touching, remembering or any other spices you feel will make your stew more exiting. As the mixture is simmering, sautee' in the tenderness and perhaps a little romance to taste. Add this to the main casserole until the desired strength is reached. While the stew is cooking, you might want to sprinkle in a little singing, dancing, playing or praying--you be the judge. Cook to taste; garnish with a kiss or two and serve with the honest friendship. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPIRIT Mailing List for LDS-oriented spiritual thoughts, items and stories For assistance, contact [email protected] http://seminary.org/spirit/