Laughter


I love to laugh-- it's an incredible feeling, and I can't imagine life without it. Laughter can take me all the way to tears without much effort, and brings to me a sense of well-being that I treasure daily. Fortunately, I work with some incredibly funny people. They're bright, witty, fun, and they make me laugh every day. I often think about how great it is to be surrounded by such folks.

I remember the first time our eldest son Daniel laughed out loud as a baby. It was a splendid moment, and I found myself trying to make him laugh over and over again. Such a great sound! Dan's first belly laugh was in response to my making a silly noise while changing his diaper. Sam's came when Daniel pretended to fall on the floor. Jesse's was in response to mom being silly, and Marla's came when the dog was running in circles around her. I'll never forget any of them.

I came across this video yesterday of a baby laughing-- his laugh is completly delightful. I watched it quite a few times and giggled my way through each replay. Enjoy!