GOOD MEDICINE

With all that we have been going through in our homes, our communities and across our nation, I thought today might be the perfect time to take a big dose of ...GOOD MEDICINE...read on and see what I mean. (The following is a reprint of a blog written 12 years ago, but definitley bears repeating in today's period of tumult and trepidation)

I’m so glad that our Heavenly Father created laughter…in fact, in Proverbs 17:22, it says, “A JOYFUL HEART IS GOOD MEDICINE.” So, today, grab a spoon and take a big dose of laughter (or at least a little chuckle) with these treasures of things I’ve learned.

I’ve learned that life is like a roll of toilet paper;the closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I’ve learned that bananas are great food for the elderly;they taste the same going either way.

I’ve learned that love…not time, heals all wounds.

I’ve learned that my memory is not as good as it once was…but sometimes, it’s as good once as it ever was.

I’ve learned that my Dad was smarter than I ever gave him credit for…and I’m so thankful I got to tell him that before he went home to be with the Lord.

I’ve learned that you should always keep your words soft and tender…they’re a lot easier to swallow that way.

I’ve learned that in every missed opportunity….someone was just waiting for theirs to come along.

I’ve learned to smile and smile often….it always increases my face value.

I’ve learned that no one is perfect…until they become the love of your life.

I’ve learned that memories are like my hair….fleeting, but worth holding on to all that I can.

I’ve learned that to ignore the facts….doesn’t change the facts.

I’ve learned that when you harbor resentment or anger….happiness never makes your heart its port-of-call.

I’ve learned that it’s better to be a lover than a fighter…..the boxers are shorter and easier to get in and out of.

But most of all, I’ve learned to be thankful that God doesn’t give us everything we ask for…..what would we have to look forward to if we got everything now.

Make this a weekend of love, laughter and leisure with the ones you love….

WPQ

Poem for the day...

When this old world is getting you down

And you're ready to call it quits.

I've got the perfect remedy...

One that I'm sure will fit!

Just think of all God has done for you

Let a smile overtake your face...

And know that you are living for

A far much better place.

So take a big dose of laughter;

A spoonful of joy and cheer.

And soon you will be thanking Him

For all those you hold so dear.

For our Heavenly Father has promised us

An everlasting life to come;

Where He awaits with open arms

To welcome us finally... HOME!