Happily Ever After
Posted: Saturday, July 12, 2008
by Avis Ward
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I've written about the relationship my parents shared for thirty-eight years. It was not per
fect. How can two imperfect people have something perfect, unless you count me? I hope you laughed as this article is meant to do just that, make you laugh.
I have read many articles written by Warpies (SearchWarp's Authors) about laughter and how it does a body good. I was actually voted one of four (two girls/two boys won) Class Clowns in my senior year of high school. I do not intend to be comical it just ends up that way. I confess to being witty, and will say something offhanded but quite appropriate for the time.
If you want to laugh a little and learn the importance of laughing, I suggest using SearchWarp's Articles search feature and type in keywords: laugh, laughter, sense of humor and laughing. Type these words individually. Some articles will be repeats but new ones will surface. You will find a common thread in these articles and that is how healing and fabulously wonderful it is to laugh. I enjoy being whole and feeling fabulously wonderful so laughter is all right with me. Of course, I use discretion.
I received something in my email that I am anxious to share. There is a risk for me to share it because those who know me best do not find humor in things that will crack me up. I will say it's me and not them but I haven't changed.
I started this talking about my parents' relationship. They enjoyed marital bliss with its ups and downs and disappointments and it seems the couple in the following have enjoyed a 'happily ever after' fairytale-like marriage for many years. Read how that was accomplished.
A couple was celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary on the beaches in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Their domestic tranquility had long been the talk of the town. People would say, 'What a peaceful and loving couple'.The local newspaper reporter was inquiring as to the secret of their long and happy marriage. The husband replied: 'Well, it dates back to our honeymoon in America,explained the man, 'we visited the Grand Canyon, in Arizona, and took a trip down to the bottom of the canyon, by horse.We hadn't gone too far when my wife's horse stumbled and she almost fell off. My wife looked down at the horse and quietly said, 'That's once.''We proceeded a little further and her horse stumbled again. Once more my wife quietly said, 'That's twice.'We hadn't gone a half-mile when the horse stumbled for the third time my wife quietly removed a revolver from her purse and shot the horse dead.I SHOUTED at her, 'what's wrong with you, Woman! Why did you shoot the poor animal like that, are you friggin' crazy? She looked at ME, and quietly said, 'That's once.'And from that moment . . . we have lived happily ever after.'
What do you think, was that not hilarious? I hope you're still laughing. If you didn't find it hilarious, believe me, you are missing out!
July 2008 by Avis Ward of My FM!
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Top-level comments on this article: (9 total)Hi Avis. Apparently I also have a somewhat warped sense of humor. Thanks for the yucks. Have you heard the one about the mood ring?"My husband, being unhappy with my menopausal mood swings, bought me a mood ring the other day so he would be able to monitor my moods. We've discovered that when I'm in a good mood, it turns green. When I'm feeling sad it turns blue. And when I'm in a bad mood, it leaves a big frickin' red mark on his forehead. Maybe next time he'll buy me a diamond."DianneHi Diane, now I can thank you for the yucks!! I hadn't heard that one. I'll make sure to share it with my friends.Thanks for reading and the comments. I think having a somewhat warped sense of humor is a good thing. :)
You ladies crack me up! Thanks for the good laugh!LauraHi Laura, you're welcome! Glad to give you a good laugh! Thanks for reading and commenting. They're appreciated.
Yes laughter is the best medicine! I agree.Thanks for reading and your comment, Stacey. We're mutual fans, too. Thank you!
I have always believed that laughter is the best medicine. I too have a warped (SW) sense of humor. Sometimes I laugh so hard that my husband can't even understand what I am saying. Thanks for the laugh Avis. : ) My mom and friends often send these emails to me.Michelle, I laughed while reading the part about you laughing so hard your husband can't even understand what you're saying. That's a deep soul-reaching laugh. Thank you for stopping by with your comments. I get too many of these in my email at times. I've made a folder because I am won't always read them straightaway. There's a bit of excitement knowing they're waiting to be read. Sometimes, it's just what I needed. Be well. :)
Hi Avis, thanks for sharing! It was good to laugh. I had that come to me through mass email a year or so ago and forgot all about it! Kudos to you for sharing it here!!! Lots of love and hugs to you! TeresaHiya Teresa! I'm glad it was a good laugh for you even if not a first-time read. Thank you my friend for the love and hugs. You know I'm giving them right back, my dear sister-girl! Thanks for your comments!
Avis,
I've been married 24 years next week and I think I'm on "that's twice."
I just hope she is counting a little higher. Take care.Ahh Jon, happy early Anniversary! And if she's counting, she only has a watergun. I bet you're wrong even, she's not counting. Well, yes, perhaps she is. She's counting her blessings because she has you!Thanks for stopping by!
hi avis,
this was such a good article. very funny. it had me smiling ear to ear.
thanks for sharing,
my best,
sueSue, thanks and I like the visual of you smiling ear to ear!My best, also!
This was a good laugh. It doesn't show up until the next to the last line but it's worth reading all the way through. I'm gonna have to tell this joke at work. I hope I don't butcher it!!Roschelle, glad you had a good laugh. Family and friends know I am known for butcherin' a joke! I told this one on the fourth at church. Arriving late for a free Vicki Winans concert, (half hour before it started), it began to rain. We had a huge carnival, first time I had attended. There was a tent nearby, thankfully that I could hangout until the sprinkles passed. I shared it then. The men and women got a kick out of it. Various ages, races and genders and they didn't know I improvised a bit but I rarely forget the punchline (after I've started.) Family/friends will ask me if I remember it before I am permitted to start. I'm sure you'll do well with this one. Thanks for reading and your comments. Both were nice!
Ha -- this is gr-e-e-at!!! I thought you were starting seriously and then you got me Avis!!! Thanks for the laugh! I guess Laura n I would be in the same class as you, dear Avis, because I laugh at the darned of things and often, people just stare and think I'm crazy... You are wonderful, Miss Avis -- and guess what? come this Friday, I'll be a Charleston girl! smile......Hey Charleston girl! Thanks for stopping by in the midst of a life-changing transition to read and leave a comment. ^5 to you and Laura, we're kindred spirits! I'm excited for you and your family; thankful also, right along with you, bonita Judita! I pray you'll have so much joy and happiness in your new home and location. It's your season to flourish and bask in His promises. *smile* Enjoy!
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