We Laughed Today
We Laughed Today
We laughed today. We really laughed today.
It is just amazing how life’s events can shape your insight into those little everyday things that most of us take for granted. It was a weekend much like any other. My husband has been working every weekend for so long it just seemed extra special. It was the second three-day weekend we have had together for what seems like an eternity. We ran a few errands, we went to a few stores and dreamed big things, and we stopped to buy a quick, thrifty and light supper for take-out to enjoy at home. We sat relaxing by a nice warm, cozy fire watching TV and surfing the net.
But, it was just so different. The elephant was no longer in our home. The mood was so light-hearted and easy going. There was my sweetie standing in front of me acting silly and cracking jokes. What I saw was a man that was truly laughing, not only was he physically laughing but his eyes were smiling and his body was bursting with joy. And, I just sat there smiling and laughing as I felt my entire body fill with such immense gladness. At that particular point in time, I was the richest person in the world.
Then, just for an instant, I felt my heart break at the same time. If only those that I have come to know could experience this exact moment. If they could only experience what it felt like to be well and normal again. If they could only experience a room where there was no longer an elephant. Just as quickly as my mind left to think of those still struggling, my mind and body went back to that grand moment. We were happy; we both were extremely happy and laughing wholeheartedly like we hadn’t in so long. We went through the entire weekend without a worry in the world. No cutting the evening or days’ activities short because I was completely spent. No slowing down our pace because my legs were too sore or could no longer carry me. No becoming severely sick after we enjoyed a pleasant meal. No usual worries of everyday life because despite those little looming problems; in relation to what we have been through, they’re somewhat irrelevant for we have our health, happiness and each other.
We laughed today. We really laughed today.
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