Laughter

We have all heard the saying "Laughter is the best medicine." This saying couldn't be more true. This week I have been busy cleaning out and getting rid of things that are no longer of use to me. It is AMAZING what you find while cleaning! Things that you totally and completely forgot about. Things that you purchased years ago and you contemplate...What the heck was I thinking? This was me the other evening as I was cleaning out the Master bedroom closet. I found so many things that I had purchased and it was like Christmas Day all over again. Many items still had tags on them...which tells me...I have a HUGE shopping addiction. Ha! While busy cleaning, I came across a Halloween costume that I had purchased for my son, James. It was a clearance item and it seems I had failed to give it to my son when he had asked for it. I wondered if it would even fit him, but much to my surprise, it did. The costume was made to reflect one of those inflatable advertisement blow ups. My son put this thing on and I tell you what...I laughed and I laughed. It was a sight for sore eyes to say the least. I thought for sure he would grow tired of it, but boy was I wrong. Last night after work, James anxiously ran inside and put this costume on. He went back outside and stood near the end of our driveway. Please note that we live off the main road and it's a high traffic area, especially between 5 and 6 at night. Never in my life have I seen so many people smiling and laughing as they drove on by. So many people honked their horns. I was able to catch this all on video. I barrel rolled with laughter as I stood and watched. My son was definitely putting on a show. It was amazing to me seeing all these people pass by with huge smiles on their face. Something as simple as a costume and my son were able to make the world a little bit brighter for a moment. This is something I will never forget. I posted the live feed video to my facebook page an so many people have already commented on it. It definitely was a pick me up. I needed that reminder...a reminder that it's okay to have fun and make others laugh. Life is meant to be celebrated. We don't have to be so serious all the time. I know it sure put a smile on my face. It just proves once more, that laughter really is the best medicine. It was good for my soul and it sure blessed my heart. Thankful for little things, but even more thankful for my son and his willingness to spread laughter to others.