Monday, June 28, 2010

Dear God,

Thank you for creating the ability to laugh! Something happens deep inside when I laugh and laugh really hard. Doors open in my soul, releasing all kinds of clutter and debris. A good laugh can cleanse me from within making me feel light, not bogged down.

This afternoon I talked with my middle daughter about her trip home with my two granddaughters. It all started when they were delayed at the airport. From there it spiraled downward but the story was so funny that by the time she had finished I had laughed so hard that tears spilled down my face.

I realize that not everyone can laugh. Some people are pushed down by life. By their own circumstances they cannot give themselves to letting go, falling back and tripping the start button on laughter. Yet, when it is possible things change inside. It feels like help is on the way. Even if we just laugh at ourselves, we can alter our emotions and change our situation.

As I laughed when my daughter unpacked her extremely funny story, I felt good. I was sorry she had had such an unbelievable experience but what a story it made. I thought to myself later what a gift laughter is. The gift went on and on as I shared it with my husband. In fact I laughed so hard I could hardly get the words out.

I love
to laugh,
Great God.
You give
wonderful opportunities
for laughter.
I know
life can bring
very difficult moments
but I
also know
that finding
a reason
to laugh
can send
some of
the pain packing.
Thanks!
And by
the way,
I love
the picture
of you laughing.

Love, Andrea