Words of Wisdom, Installment 6

Bless Oh Lord this food to our use and use to thy service, and make us ever mindful of the needs and wants of others, Amen.

This was our standard blessing growing up, usually said by Mama. It’s a good ol’ Episcopal blessing, but Mama added the “and wants” part, as if to emphasize that it is important to make people happy! I believe Mama has spent the majority of her life making sure that the needs and wants of others, especially her family, have been satisfied.