Laughter Is More than Just Good Medicine

[PDbyGrace]

I share some of my laughable (at least to me) Parkinson’s moments, here and on Facebook (including the latest about my “visit” to the optometrist) with the hope it will at least make someone smile,

because

I believe laughter is truly a good medicine, reducing stress, boosting immune system, decreasing pain, regulating blood pressure and improving memory,

and

I believe laughter, in the midst suffering, is a subversive and defiant declaration to the powers of darkness, “Your time is almost up!”

Yes, I am going to grieve and groan, because I live in a body and world, for which I was not designed,

but not as one, who has no hope.

I will also laugh,

in amusement at the absurdities of this world (even when it involves my own suffering),

in anticipation of the time,

when tears and groans disappear completely and forever,

when faith becomes sight and I see the see the glory of God in the face of Jesus, face to face—

a glory so great, it will make my most intense time of suffering, seem light and momentary.

And this defiant laughter does not come from courage of my own, but from confidence in this promise of God—

The True Light,

Who could not be overcome by the darkness, when He came into the world in weakness and humility,

will obliterate the darkness, when He returns to the world in power and glory.

transforming this world into a paradise of perpetual joy and laughter.

I can rejoice always, because in all circumstances, including the ones making me groan, I have a reason to laugh.

[Bolt_Upright]

Well said, PDbyGrace!

[PDbyGrace in reply to Bolt_Upright]

I appreciate your encouragement, Bolt_Upright. Cool Screen Name!

[jeffmayer]

Absolutely

[PDbyGrace in reply to jeffmayer]

I appreciate you responding.

[SAGoodman]

Love reading tour posts of encouragement and laughter, thank you again.! 😇

[PDbyGrace in reply to SAGoodman]

Thank you for letting me know!

[kaypeeoh]

In the early days of this journey I had a brain scan; The doctor said he looked at my brain and found nothing.

[PDbyGrace in reply to kaypeeoh]

My wife giggled as I read this out loud.

[Godiv]

I love it! Thank you.

[PDbyGrace in reply to Godiv]

Thank you!

[Godiv in reply to PDbyGrace]

you’re so welcome and thank you!

[Sbjn]

Beautiful, and so true! Praise God!!!

[PDbyGrace in reply to Sbjn]

Yes! He is Unimaginably Big and Unfathomably Good!

[Bluesparkly]

PD by Grace

I say ----my live journey is One day a time

Amen

[Norasewer]

Hi there pdbygrace! I saw that you are following me and I thought I'd read a few of your posts. My husband is also a retired pastor, at least he tries to be 😏.we had churches in Baltimore, Pittsburgh, North Carolina and back to pa. He retired a little early because of my pd. I love your posts! Take care and keep laughing!😂 Nora

[PDbyGrace in reply to Norasewer]

I'm sorry I took so long to respond, I have not signed in in a while. I explain why in my reply to slimweiss . You must be a very special lady if you are a pastor's wife. I pray the Father will give you a hug.

[HekateMoon]

Thanks for sharing this, Grace. Although we may have different beliefs i agree that laughter is the best medicine and that although we need to own all of our emotions laughter does heal and unites us as humans. Blessings

[PDbyGrace in reply to HekateMoon]

Thank you for those encouraging words! I hope your days will be filled with joy and peace.

[HekateMoon in reply to PDbyGrace]

Same to you, Grace.

[slimweiss]

Thank you for this timely post! God knew that I needed this for myself and my HWP. Our lives are but vapors and our true home is waiting for us! Jesus bless you for your words of encouragement and YES laughter is medicine!!Jeannette

[PDbyGrace in reply to slimweiss]

I'm so thankful you were blessed. I hope your doing well now. I haven't been on this site in a while. I think some of my posts have pushed the boundaries a little bit (boundaries which I totally understand to be appropriate), so i have started blog, where I feel a little more comfortable to share what is in my heart. I'll will continue to view this site and contribute in a way that is less likely to antagonize some.