Tuesday, July 15, 2014

A Sense of Humor...

Having a sense of humor goes a long way to help any situation seem better. Occasionally, just for fun, my husband or I will read the Horoscopes in the newspaper. This morning he read his to me, which made us both laugh.

"You have enough energy, motivation and stamina for two people, which is good because your partner might be dragging. Match his or her pace first, and then slowly pick it up."

"Might be dragging." Oh my, how true this is! After reading it to me, he smiles and says, "If I start where you're at, it may take me a long time to get up to speed!" We both had quite a laugh about that! I'm so thankful I have a husband who is able to laugh about the difficulties we face with my MS, at least some of the time. The ability to laugh and to find humor in what life throws at you, makes the journey so much easier. Fretting and getting frustrated, which if I'm honest we both do at times, makes it all seem harder. It's better to find that little grain of humor. Something to take your mind off the negative and lighten your mood and your heart. It certainly helps to have a husband, a partner in life, who has the ability to laugh and find joy in the midst of it all! His ability to make me laugh is one of the first things I loved about him. I am blessed to have him in my life!

6 comments:

Donna said...

You are fortunate, indeed!! Sounds like a sweet guy!
Have you checked on Donna (Cottage Days) lately? She and Jim are really having a time of it...prayers needed!
hughugs

Donna said...

You are blessed! So true about how we have to laugh about situations. We joke quite a bit how us two old farts are moving slow!

Nita Jo said...

I am very blessed! Hoping all is well with each of "my Donnas"! Hugs to both of you!

Donna said...

Thanks buddy...(((HUG)))

Sally said...

I can remember my mom always saying "if you dig deep enough, you can always find something to smile about". I've found myself hearing her through some of the difficulties life has thrown.

God bless you, Nita Jo.

Nita Jo said...

Sally, Love your mom's words of wisdom! Sounds a lot like my mom and grandma. Smiling doesn't get rid of the difficulties, but it sure makes it feel a little easier.