A Lovely Meal

"Come in from the cold, you'll catch your death out there! Here, have some towels to dry off. No, no, no that won't do! Come, come sit by the fire. Relax, warm your tired feet. Something to eat? No, no, no I'm sorry I only make enough for myself...well, maybe I can whip something up...you DO look hungry, after all. What to make though? Something hearty, I think. I'll make you something that will stay with you, for a while at least. How about a good stew? Yes! That is just the thing! What do you like in your stew? Well that does sound tasty. I've got something you'd like to try, something new, perhaps? Come in here, there are no free rides in this house, I'm afraid. Now, what do you crave deary? Oh! Well, let's see if we can find some humor then. Ah, here we are! Why don't you cut up while I look for some more ingredients. Hmm, let's see..ah ha! Thought? Just like my mother used to say, 'Every good stew needs some cohesion.' She was such a dear. Oh! You want to add some extra thought? I was thinking just the same thing! Now let's see...what else? Oh! Passion! Of course! Now, be careful with that deary. we wouldn't want to get caught up in ourselves, now would we? Wonderful! A few more ingredients and we'll have a lovely stew! Oh ho! My favorite! Joy! Let's go heavy with a the joy, you can never have too much! This is shaping up to be a fine meal! Do you think we need anything else? A yes...yes, I see. Well, please add your secret ingredient then. I'm sure you have some wisdom to impart unto this little stew. Won't you share your secret with me? Ah, I see. I suppose I've lived long enough not knowing, that a few more moments won't do me any harm. Well now, I'd say we've cobbled together a fine stew. Oh, it smells simply divine! I know my table isn't the fanciest, but it will do, I'm sure. Let's be sure to say grace before enjoying our lovely meal. Heavenly father, bless this table, bless this food, and bless our hearts, so that we may love you as you love us. Amen! Now, my dear, let's eat!"