Pardon me, Dave, while I borrow your podium.
Is there something wrong with having a sense of humor? I genuinely believe some people do not have a sense of humor because they believe it is beneath them to poke fun at life. Now, I don't laugh at everything. Funerals, for instance, aren't funny. But sometimes a little bit of laughter in the middle of seriousness is a good thing.
I know I always talk about my son's cancer, but I learned so much during these last few years and having a sense of humor during tough times was one of them. So here's a story:
A few days after they transferred my son from ICU to a regular floor, the doctors decided he needed to go back to ICU until his breathing improved. So while we were waiting for the guy to bring up a wheelchair (the one they had on the floor was too small for my teenage son -- he's 6'4) the nurses decided they were going to test out the little wheelchair. They laughed at each other for not being able to fit their "big butts" (their words, not mine) in the little wheelchair. My son, my mom and I all laughed as these nurses did their best to lighten the mood during a very stressful, traumatic time. I will always remember that day and how those nurses made us smile, even on our way back to ICU. Although my smile may have been a little bit forced (I was extremely scared), it really did help. In fact, I praise God for that laughter. It made that day a little more bearable.
Now, I ask you all. Is there anything wrong with a little laughter sometimes? Can you back that up with Scripture? Is there Scripture that talks about laughter being a good thing?
Oh, and my apologies in advance if I've offended anyone.
Is there something wrong with having a sense of humor? I genuinely believe some people do not have a sense of humor because they believe it is beneath them to poke fun at life. Now, I don't laugh at everything. Funerals, for instance, aren't funny. But sometimes a little bit of laughter in the middle of seriousness is a good thing.
I know I always talk about my son's cancer, but I learned so much during these last few years and having a sense of humor during tough times was one of them. So here's a story:
A few days after they transferred my son from ICU to a regular floor, the doctors decided he needed to go back to ICU until his breathing improved. So while we were waiting for the guy to bring up a wheelchair (the one they had on the floor was too small for my teenage son -- he's 6'4) the nurses decided they were going to test out the little wheelchair. They laughed at each other for not being able to fit their "big butts" (their words, not mine) in the little wheelchair. My son, my mom and I all laughed as these nurses did their best to lighten the mood during a very stressful, traumatic time. I will always remember that day and how those nurses made us smile, even on our way back to ICU. Although my smile may have been a little bit forced (I was extremely scared), it really did help. In fact, I praise God for that laughter. It made that day a little more bearable.
Now, I ask you all. Is there anything wrong with a little laughter sometimes? Can you back that up with Scripture? Is there Scripture that talks about laughter being a good thing?
Oh, and my apologies in advance if I've offended anyone.