Walking and Laughing

Since the pandemic, I've noticed a more active group of walkers within my neighborhood. I used to run religiously, but it took its toll on my knee, so now I try to walk every day between 6 and 7 am as the sky turns bright (it's like God is turning the lights on for the day). 

We walkers all start to notice each other and strike up conversations. Meet some of my neighbors:

Susie - who always greets me like I'm a celebrity who made her day. She always has a bright smile, waves, and says, "Hi, Andree (that's me)." Her greeting makes my walk lighter. She is 72.

LOL

Yesterday, while dropping my husband to the airport we were talking, just chatting about nothing in particular. And then he told a corny joke and we were both doubled up in laughter - genuine laughter. This laughter got me thinking - sometimes we don't laugh enough or enjoy each other's company enough. Sometimes we take each other for granted, because we're so close to each other.

It's good after 22 years to be able to laugh with each other. I heard someone say - the longer you're in a marriage the better it gets. To this I would add, if you're married to the right person and you're both willing to work at it.

This laughter can be removed from other important relationships in our lives also.

So this weekend, I encourage you to enjoy your time worshipping the Lord; he appreciates our laughter and our praise.

Have you laughed today?