Tickle Box

I’m goofy. As a general rule, it does not take much to make me laugh or smile. I get joy out of the simplest thing. This fact has served me well in my career. Kids are adventurous and inquisitive. They are opinionated and carefree. And they are also hilarious.

I went through a looooong season where I laughed occasionally. The haha’s were not bubbling to the surface as readily. The smiles were there but few and far between. My tickle box was only tickled every now and then.

But this year…this year has seen a return of my always-ready laughter. And it’s not that this year has been problem-free. I have walked head-first into some tense situations and troubling scenarios. And yet, my laughter has walked in with me.

I was on a work call the other day, and the person was frustrated. Can you tell when someone just wants to argue?  You know when someone has just committed to being angry? Quite often it gets under my skin. But not here lately. I had patience. I had grace. I let them get it all out. And when the phone call was over, I was able to continue with my day. I was able to laugh.

So, on today, I am grateful that laughter has found its way back home with me. I can giggle. I can guffaw. I can laugh until I cry (and I did the other day). And God, for that I am so thankful. #wepreach