November: Gratitude Month (4) Laughter

This is something that I can't get enough of, Laughter. I love anything or anyone that can crack me up.  To me this is a gift. Both to give and to receive.  I have a few people in my life that I go to when I am down. (which really isn't that often) The first person I go to is my little sister Deborah. This girl is a riot. I love hanging out with her, even if it is in her bedroom at 1a.m. ! We could be doing absolutely nothing and I can bet my bottom dollar that we will be in tears because we're laughing so hard. It's one of her many talents. Granted I am laughing AT  her most of the time, but that's okay because she laughs right along. She has been a source of strength for me when I was struggling with so much in my life. In this time she became my best friend. I miss her on a daily basis. I wish everyone in the world had a friend like her because their world would be a lot funnier!
The other person that makes me laugh is a very close friend of mine that I grew up with, his name is Terry. Some of you that read my blog know of Mr. Peek because he will comment on your comment on my facebook. When things were tough and I thought it was impossible to laugh, he did it. Really it was about the dumbest things. But he did it. I hadn't talked to him  since High School, so when we finally did get in contact , it was as if time never skipped a beat. When I look back, Terry was the one that kept me from sinking into a black hole. I will always and forever be thankful for his friendship.
Then of course there are my kids. Who can make me smile better than my kids? The questions they'd ask, the words that they'd say... just their way of thinking. Even when they are bad and I'm suppose to be discipling them I find myself holding that chuckle inside.
My last resort for laughter, Movies!! I love a good romance comedy or just a comedy. The Office is one of my favorite TV shows. I'll find myself laughing out loud and it just feels good.
So yes, I am thankful for laughter. I am thankful for the ones that make me laugh and the things that make me laugh. My friends, my family and stupid people, because what else can you do but laugh at them?