WE COULD USE A GOOD LAUGH

          

     With everything going on in our world, we all could use a good laugh. The bible even tells us in Proverbs 17:22 that laughter is good medicine. But with this crazy situation, not many people want to laugh or feel like laughing. I know I mentioned it in last week's blog how people have such fearful looks in their eyes. We ALL want everything to be back to normal. My feeling is that while we are going through all this...let's learn to laugh.

     When I went through tough times, I had a very hard time laughing. My focus was not on any type of enjoyment, my focus was on my hardship. I realized one thing. I could not control or change the hardship on my own. The only thing I could control was myself. When I look at this whole coronavirus pandemic, it is also something I cannot change. I know that this situation will not be around in a few months. Life will get back to normal! In the meantime, this is going to allow me to get closer to my Lord! And...I can laugh and enjoy life. When I am working at Chick Fil-A and I'm working behind a register, I must confess I love to joke around with people. When a guest orders a drink and I begin filling the cup with ice, many times they might say "Oh, I wanted no ice!" Wise guy Dave will always tell them "Oh, I'm sorry it's too late. The cup is already full!" My other favorite is when they want Chick Fil-A sauce, they sometimes will say by mistake "Oh, could I have Chipotle sauce?" I will always respond,"Sure, you can grab it next door at the Chipotle restaurant." I wish I had a video of the facial expressions I get!
   
     In my honest opinion, I believe the comedy that is on network television is garbage. I love the classic comedies from the 1950's through the 1990's. Of course my all time favorite is "The Honeymooners" I also love Abbott & Costello. During this pandemic, we all need to laugh. I have watched classic shows like "All in the family" "Three's Company" and "King of Queens" Here is my weekly encouragement: LEARN TO LAUGH! It's amazing medicine! This blog this week is short but basically to the point. Find laughter either with your family, friends or by popping in a DVD of good clean comedy.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK EVERYONE!!