MEMORIES, OLD AND NEW: BE A SPECIAL FRIEND TO SOMEONE... YOU JUST NEVER KNOW WHO MAY NEED YOUR FRIENDSHIP

SPECIAL FRIENDSHIPS...

As The Years Pass Us By As We Grow Old And Apart

I Want You To Know That You're Always In My Heart
You Helped Me With Problems Through Good Times And Bad Times
You Helped Me Keep Smiling When I Felt Sad
You Helped Me Stay Strong As We Listened And Sent Each Other Country Songs
I'll Never Find Another Friend As You
Even Though We Didn't Know Each Other That Long.
Wherever The Years Take Us No Place Is Too Far You've Been A Wonderful Friend With A Good Heart To Lend And I Want You To Know I'm Glad We Met Your Someone Special I'll Never Forget.
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PERFECT DAY FOR FRIENDSHIP SOUP WITH DUMPLINS (some call it potato soup and dumplins)

Ingredients:

Servings:

1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup water
8 -10 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
water (just enough to cover potatoes)
3 cups milk
1/2 cup cooked bacon (added moments before serving) optional

DUMPLINGS

1 cup sifted flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon summer savory (optional)
1 egg
1/2 cup milk

Seems like when we get older, a lot of our time as friends involves meals together.. So that's why I shared the few little recipes.. No matter what you do with your special friends, don't stop doing it.. Due to the death of my nephew and last year our niece, and two years before that, the death of yet another nephew, we realize just how short life can be! So please be a friend to someone you think is very special.. Everyone needs someone.. To everyone, you maybe just someone.. But to someone, you may be "everything"... So, maybe we should all try just a bit harder to reach out with LOVE. Invite someone to spend some time with you, no matter what your plans are.. it may be just the thing that they are needing!

Praying for you and yours that God will bless each of you spiritually, physically, emotionally, mentally, financially, and with His grace, love, guidance, and inner peace. Praying for everyone that has any type of health issue, there are just so many out there.. Praying for all that are grieving.. right off there are at least 3 familys that I know personally (related to one) that just recently had a death in the family (two are rather young people) But, praying for all that are grieving! Praying for safety for Chris and Norman Jr driving to and from work. Praying for Norman that his antibotic will take care of the problem he's having.. And praying for everyones UNSPOKEN PRAYER REQUEST! And today as always giving sincere thanks, honor, praise and glory to
God for all things, in Jesus Holy name, amen.

Directions:

To make soup: boil celery in the water until just tender, DO NOT DRAIN.

Add all ingredients and cover with remaining water"just enough" to cover veggies.

Boil on medium high till tender, (approximately 10 minutes).

Mash slightly to eliminate chunks.

Add milk and set aside.

To make dumplings, sift together dry ingredients.

Stir in herbs.

Beat egg and milk together and add to dry ingredients.

Stir just until moistened.

Then combine: Bring soup back to burner, bring to a boil; turn burner on low.

Drop dumplings by tablespoonful into liquid.

Cover tightly and simmer gently for 20-minutes--do not lift lid.

ENJOY.

The Cake Of Friendship

Preheat the oven of loveWith plenty of secrets and hugs Mix in giggles and laughs That make your sides split in half Bake with the love and care And all the things you both should share Decorate with the frosting of trust This is really a must Enjoy the cake do not eat it fast Just like your ole friendship make it last.