Recipe for a Happy New Year

one husband

one wife

children

one bible for each

one home

generous portion of prayer

one pkg. of work

one pkg. of play together

one portion of patience

one portion of understanding

one portion of forgiveness

one small  paddle

one gallon kisses with blended hugs 

Mix thoroughly and sprinkle with a large amount of awareness.  Bake in moderate oven of everyday life, using as fuel all of the grudges and past unpleasantness.  Cool.  Turn out on a platter of cheerfulness.  Garnish with tears, and laughter in large helpings....Serve God.