Time for Laughter and Joy

Thanks to Jodie for sending me this very apt quote:

"Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh."

-George Bernard Shaw

How true this is and important to remember. I intend to laugh a lot this weekend; I am going to our church's ladies retreat. I haven't attended now in a few years, even when two of my dear friends, Connie and Mary spoke. Shame on me.

But this weekend Connie is coming as a participant! And we are both going to have our flamingo and palm tree sunglasses, and I have packed tiaras and pink glitter besides. My friend Katy was also going to join us (we'll miss you!) but family beckoned. As it should. I am shifting my life in huge ways to reflect the priority of relationships. So my mom is going to take her spot. I hope she can laugh a bit also...

So I am virtually certain there won't be Internet. But you know I will try!

May God smile on you and join you in laughter.

I Can Still Laugh

My friend Shauna met me and Nicole for breakfast this morning. I haven't seen her in ten years. She is a derm PA and in town for the Convention. It was so good to see her and catch up... Then she got to meet my friend Connie who also happens to be in town. Too much. We had a blast.

Today was so therapeutic... I discovered I can still laugh. Yesterday Nicole and I had a great day full of adventure, shopping, and delicious ice cream, but my mood was still very reflective. I noticed people everywhere and wondered what their stories were...I will write more about them later.

For now I am really tired but just want to say I discovered today I still have laughter inside of me. I have had a wonderful break for a couple of days, and it will be back to serious business soon enough...but I saw my friend Connie today. We bought more goofy glasses, this time with palm trees and flamingos on them...and we wore them in joy as if it was the most natural thing in the world.

I'm tired, so just wanted to check in. Lots of thoughts that I will share next time.

Peace.