What would it be like if when God created us we weren’t allowed to laugh?
I have never thought of this before, but seriously, can you imagine?
As all eight kids were loaded into the car this morning, I was pondering what
life would be like without any fun? Because honestly friends,
Almighty God was under no obligation when He created us
to ever that He should ‘have to’ allow us to have any fun in our lives.
We were climbing in the car to take
to the roads and have some serious good times.
It wasn’t expensive at all! We were on a mission, which we accomplished for the moment.
In fact, you know the fact of the matter is that
the most memorable times ever are the ones we spend together just being family.
Talking, acting silly, talking serious or laughing about things that most everyone
else wouldn’t probably understand.
Something happened then in the car that suddenly things got kind of tense.
I could feel it instantly. And the Lord reminded me that it was time to
thank Him and praise Him. So we played our good ol’ thankful game:
going around the car, one by one and each naming five things we are each thankful for.
Even the little ones amaze me.
Some of the littlest ones said,
“That I have a mom and dad who love me. That we have a home.
That I have brothers and sisters. Etc.”
And as the game finished the tense atmosphere was gone, replaced by
a renewed ability to laugh and talk and enjoy each other.
Don’t let today pass without laughing.
Life is too short to be grumpy and complain.
Make memories.
Tell those around you how much you love them.
The flowering bush outside our front door…spectacular gift from the Lord!
A sweet bloggy friend lost her brother the other day in a terrible accident,
doing what he loved most. She posted a video to her Facebook of
her brother laughing. Although I did not know her brother, it made me laugh and cry…
thankful she has the memories and to hear his precious laugh
as he played with her baby boy.
Enjoy today.
Make memories.
Ignore {or at least minimize} the stupid stuff.
Because each day is a wonderful gift from the Lord.
So true. I had to do my lawn a few days ago and really didn't want to with all the stuff I already have to do as a single mom. My little guys joined in and helped with such cheerful hearts and willing hands. I felt the joy of the Lord and felt so blessed that this was what it was all about, making memories by doing life together. So simple yet so rich….I will take these simple times over any fancy trip! Praying for your ones home and away sweet Linny! Lori
Please take a look at this missionary doctor's blog post about a baby like Ruby and his big dilemma. What a love that father has for his baby girl… so sad, so sad there's nothing to do to help her… http://missionarydoctors.blogspot.com/
We made memories tonight taking the kids to their first drive-in movie. Took the seats out of the van and put them outside, so we could have nice cushy leather seats to watch the movie. Good times.