Joy and Laughter

Hi everyone. I’m Sherry Douglas with Heart-Song. Sometimes it takes outside sources to remind us to laugh easily and wholeheartedly. Yesterday on social media, I saw a stream of animal photos that had me laughing out loud even though I was all alone. A squirrel’s feet were sticking out of a tree and dogs were experiencing paw shoes for the first time and responded by dancing around in ways I didn’t expect. Laughter is so good for the soul!

Last week I met a friend at Panera and when we left she went one way and I went the other. I saw my car parked up against a line of trees and thought, “I don’t remember parking there.” That should have been my first clue, right? I jumped in my car and received my second and third clues immediately. There were cups and other items I didn’t recognize. I jumped out quickly and looked around to see that MY car, which was the same color and model as the other one, wasn’t parked against trees, but right where I left it. I jumped in looking all around and laughing out loud. I pulled out and called my friend, “Did you see me get into the wrong car?” She starts laughing which made me laugh even harder. She said, “I’m so glad I have a friend that is just as ditsy as me!”

Laughter is truly good for the soul! A life lived with deep down joy in good times will find a quiet kind of joy available in the difficult times.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him. Live the way you want to be remembered!