Laugh Laugh Laugh

Laugh, Laugh, Laugh. Laughter is the best medicine it's good for you spirit and your health. I laugh a lot mostly at myself.

One of my favorite laughs is the ones I get from my grand babies. Did the Lord know what He was doing when He gave us children or what? I mean no matter how trying they can be someday they will most likely give you grandchildren. Then life begins to truly make since. Were as we might claim our children were being naughty or annoying our grandchildren on the other hand are feisty and little charmers. My2 year old granddaughter Aliyah aka Gram's Ladybug is rambunctious and full of life, sassy and a whirlwind of life and attitude. Her parents are often at their wits end with her. She laughs in the face of all obstacles and I believe she can actually defy gravity. She has the biggest blue eyes I have seen since her momma was born and a laugh albeit that some times sounds a little evil (like when she is pulling the cats tail or locking her mom out of the room) that will melt a heart of ice. I have taken care of Aliyah for several months at a time so I know she can be a handful. Ah but the life that God has placed in that little 2 year old body could solve all the worlds energy problems. I can see her grabbing this old world by the tail and giving it some big tugs. I anxiously await to see or hear what she has thought up next. My other grandchild my little darlin boy Christopher lives with PaPa and I and has since he was born 5 years ago. I raised two beautiful girls and never thought I would like raising a boy. My brother irritated and teased my unmercifully growing up. lol. Alas again God knows just what He is doing. Men make so much more since now. Christopher is bright and sensitive. He speaks and discusses things that I swear are far beyond his years. The words that boy says amaze me. It's like talking to a 30 year old. My Darlin Boy is the light of my life. He keeps me young and laughing. He is sweet and loving always ready to help and concerned about your feeling. Fortunately for me he needs lots of cuddles and hugs.

Another favorite laugh is the one my hubby gives me. We have been together for nearly 20 years and we were friends before we got involved and though it has at times been a rocky road he still makes me laugh. He has this gift, he just says the stupidest things and you don't want to laugh but it's just impossible. He get great pleasure out of it. Our youngest daughter Jessica has the same problem. No matter how mad she may be at him or how much she tells him he is NOT funny, she laughs. For years she has tried to hide it. She just turned 18 this year and seems to have given up on not laughing at him. I don't know whats funnier him or watching her try not to react.

Then there is the favorite laugh that I share with a favorite friend. This lady and I have been through hell and back together. We have shared many tears but God stands firmly behind the two of us keeping our love for one another pure despite the many many obstacles we have faced together and apart. We laugh about ourselves, our children, men... and sometimes even the irony of life. Best of all is when she laughs at me and calls me a dork cause I know that she appreciates me.

Oh but my favorite laugh in the whole world is the one my Daddy gives me. No matter how bad a day I'm having or how down I feel I just have to look around at my Father's world and the next thing I know I'm giggling. Giggling at the wind that tickles my cheek, the sun that warms my face, the rain that smells like heaven to me. The butterfly that flutters across the beautiful roses in my yard. The song that makes my heart swell with love for him. The smell of my mom's cooking. The word my pastor shares with me. Watching any child play, dance, sing, or just run around crazy. Watching the kittens we just got play, seeing my doxie run so fast on her little legs to greet the car as it pulls in the driveway. My Father's world is a amazing joyful place. He has given me so much and I feel very grateful, but because he gave me Jesus I will live forever in His love and grace. What more reason do I need to laugh. I was telling my friend about the little girl inside of me that never found joy as a child, that was afraid and withdrawn. One of the best gifts my Father has given me is the gift of laughter and joy. There are some terrible things happening in this world, some have happened to me, but because of all my Father's love I will laugh.

Try it, it's addictive.