Mix together 1/2 scant cup of each:

Pinto beans
Red kidney beans
Navy beans
Split peas
Lentils
Black eyed peas
Black beans
Lima beans

Mix beans together, dry. Give 1/2 of dry bean mix to a friend. Then with your 1/2 of beans place them in a bowl, wash, cover with water, 2 tablespoons salt and soak overnight in the refrigerator. Drain the next day. Place beans in a large kettle, add 2 quarts of water, ham, 1 large onion, boil slowly 2 1/2 to 3 hours adding water as needed. Then add 1 pint of tomatoes, 1 clove minced garlic, juice of 1 lemon, pinch of garlic, salt and pepper. Simmer until ready to serve. Serve with cornbread.