ENKINDLER

Published by Reggae Festival E-Guide 7/27/06

Anyone who has ever raised a child or helped knows that it takes a lot of hard work, patience and grace. The challenges of parenthood also produce some of the greatest rewards in life. Recently, I received an email that I wanted to share with you. It impressed me because it is simple, yet profound. This is Bob’s Recipe for a strong family unit:

The following elements will be included in the recipe and blended to create a solid unit:

1) Knowing who you are.

2) Understanding and compassion.

3) Love and respect.

4) Express your feelings in a way that doesn’t destroy the people in the family.

5) Have fun and laughter as often as possible.

6) Add your higher power, whatever that would be for you, as support for the family.

7) Love yourselves.

8) Have clear communications among the family members. Let the family members finish their communication without interruption.

9) Be a good listener.

10) Allow a family member to cry if they need to.

11) Look for support people in the community when needed to help the family through trouble periods.

Blend all ingredients to make a strong balanced family unit. Please feel free to add whatever measurements you desire of the above to meet your goals in life.

Who is Bob you ask? Bob Hesseltine is a retired cattlemen and father of two. He is a gentleman and kind-hearted soul. When I asked Bob why he created the recipe he replied, “Families are in turmoil in the World today. There is lot of lack of communication among families due to high stress levels of the parents having to cope with their daily lives. This recipe is a tool to use to lighten up some of the stress that goes on in the family unit.” Thanks Bob for your wonderful insight.

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