There is a wonderful book called Tear Soup and Grandy is making a big pot of it because she needs plenty of room for all the misgivings, and feelings.

We make soup for many reasons, loss of a pet, stillbirth, chronic illiness, suicide, friends dying, divorce, loss of a job we loved...many reasons to get that big (More than I can bear size pot) down from the shelf.

Here is Grandy's recipe

*a pot full of tears

*one heart willing to be broken open

* a dash of bitters

* a bunch of good friends

*many handfuls of comfort food

* a lot of patience

*buckets of water to replace the tears

* plenty of exercise

* a variety of helpful reading material

* enough self care

* season with memories

* optional; one good therapist and/or support group

Directions:

Choose the size pot that fits your loss. It's ok to increase pot size if you miscalculated. Combine ingredients. Set the temperature for a moderate heat. Cooking times will very depending on the ingredients needed. Strong flavors will mellow over time. Stir often. Cook no longer than you need to.

Suggestions:

* be creative.

*trust your instincts.

*cry when you want to, laugh when you can.

* freeze some soup to use as a starter next time.

* keep your own soup making journal so you won't forget.

Serves: One


Tear Soup by Pat Schwiebert and Chuck DeKlyen
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Thank you for posting this Alffe. I've actually heard mention of this soup, but had no idea what people were talking about, so thank you again. Just one more thing I've learned from this wonderful forum.

I am rereading this beautiful book today because our oldest daughter gave me a new copy for Christmas....I'm unable to keep this book because I have always given it away. She put a wonderful inscription in it to insure that I'd keep it.... I am so blessed to have three fabulous daughters.

Hugs for the room.

Thank you for sharing that! How wonderful!

Hugs right back at ya Alffe!