One of the most vivid memories I have of my wedding day was my husband’s smile radiating happiness. I will never forget it. It made me weak in the knees and my breath caught. His eyes sparkled and you could just feel the love radiate from them for only me. I felt like we were the only ones in the room, or in the universe. That sweet smilewas what did me in the first time I met him, and has the ability to make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside to this day.
When you finally have kids you come to realize that their little smiles have a way of brightening a whole room and warming your heart. I still remember the thrill that went through me when each of my children first smiled at me. To be perfectly honest, their little smiles still get me.
I have had a lot of family members who have went onto heaven and what I remember most about each of them is their smiles. I remember the laughter. I remember the silly things they said or did, and the laughter and smiles it caused. It amazes me how my brain has managed to fade bad times into the recesses and brought the happy times of hilarity forward in full vivid color.
Like a good case of the giggles, smiles are contagious. Although I was pretty shy growing up, I now have no problem smiling at anyone I pass in everyday life or sharing a giggle. Why act like an old sour puss? Share a smile. Share a laugh. It makes the whole world wonder what you have been up to. I may not have a lot to offer the world, but I can share a smile, a kind word, and a giggle. Smiles are free and their worth to the receiver is priceless.
People may think I am off my nut, but it is my life and if I want to go through it grinning like a fool or laughing my a$$ off at nothing in particular, it is my business. I would rather laugh than cry. I would rather smile than pout. Why walk through life looking like you just tasted $hit? Smile!!! There will always be that one person that is bent on pi$$ing on my parade. Sometimes they manage it, and I get depressed like anybody else. Then my kids smile, or something funny happens, and the giggles explode from within. Smiles are a universal language that everyone can understand. Most of the time I love life, have fun, and am happy and that is all that matters until next time when I give you another glimpse into the life of a trucker’s wife.
Very sweet post about you and your husband's wedding day...Awwwhh. Smiles are contagious and more people ought to try it! I love to smile at people I pass in the street who are smiling too...By the way, Kathy, you have a very radiating smile yourself ;).
Beachlover, I love to smile at anyone whether they are smiling or not and 9 times out of 10, they will smile back. Thank you! After 6 years of braces and several surgeries, my smile should stop traffic. I am sure my folks were happy my dad's job had good insurance! LOL Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!
I couldn't agree more. When I was going thru my cancer it was the laughter that pulled me thru.. Omg.. When I think of all the fun I had experiencing that. And I know, that sounds odd. Don't get me wrong, cancer sucks but you can find a lot of humor in a bald head, in giving yourself shots in your stomach, puking your guts out.. Really! I laughed a lot and I know it contributed to my healing. Laughter truly is the best medicine.
And smiles?? I don't really know when I'm without one. There's always a twinkle in my eye and a slight curl in my lips.. Unless I'm watching the Notebook then it's total water works time!
Magical Mystical Mimi, actually I do have an idea how cancer can be a little easier to deal with when you have cancer. My mom died after a year and a half long battle with multiple mylenoma. I was her primary care taker. We used to always be able to find something to laugh about. After a while, the continuous horrendous pain made laughter difficult. The night my mom died she and I had a good hearty laugh. It was the last one she and I would ever share. She had a terrible day. I hardly ever drink, but that night I needed one. Overwhelmed I looked at her and said "Holy $hit mom, I can't deal with all with this! I need a drink. I went to the refrigerator and popped the top and guzzled a Barcardi Rum Breezer. She thought that was hilarious, and that laughter was contagious. There always seems to be a giggle bubbling just below the surface with me. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!
Smiling leads to giggling. Giggling leads to laughing. Laughing makes you happy and takes years off your life! You're one of the happiest people I know! Keep smiling!
Susan, If that is the case I will live till I am old and grey, hobbling around searching for my teeth and my brains with wrinkly ancient old lady books hanging clear to my ankles that I will have to throw over my shoulder to no trip over. Holy hell that is a scary thought!! LOLOLOLOLOLOL Thank you for stopping by to read and bring a devilish smile to my face with your comments!
November Rain, I have known some of those folks that thrive on others heartaches and misfortunes and get their jollies from it. It is down right awful! Thank you for stopping by to read and comment.
November Rain, they wouldn't be able to shine near as bright because no one would be able to tell the difference. That would be a shame. Thank you for stopping back in and for the comments!!
Yes indeed, laughing and smiling is so much better than pouting and crying. :) ha ha ha
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Jo, Amen!! Thank you for stopping in to read and for your kind comments!
DeleteVery sweet post about you and your husband's wedding day...Awwwhh. Smiles are contagious and more people ought to try it! I love to smile at people I pass in the street who are smiling too...By the way, Kathy, you have a very radiating smile yourself ;).
ReplyDeleteBeachlover, I love to smile at anyone whether they are smiling or not and 9 times out of 10, they will smile back. Thank you! After 6 years of braces and several surgeries, my smile should stop traffic. I am sure my folks were happy my dad's job had good insurance! LOL Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!
DeleteI couldn't agree more. When I was going thru my cancer it was the laughter that pulled me thru.. Omg.. When I think of all the fun I had experiencing that. And I know, that sounds odd. Don't get me wrong, cancer sucks but you can find a lot of humor in a bald head, in giving yourself shots in your stomach, puking your guts out.. Really! I laughed a lot and I know it contributed to my healing. Laughter truly is the best medicine.
ReplyDeleteAnd smiles?? I don't really know when I'm without one. There's always a twinkle in my eye and a slight curl in my lips.. Unless I'm watching the Notebook then it's total water works time!
Magical Mystical Mimi, actually I do have an idea how cancer can be a little easier to deal with when you have cancer. My mom died after a year and a half long battle with multiple mylenoma. I was her primary care taker. We used to always be able to find something to laugh about. After a while, the continuous horrendous pain made laughter difficult. The night my mom died she and I had a good hearty laugh. It was the last one she and I would ever share. She had a terrible day. I hardly ever drink, but that night I needed one. Overwhelmed I looked at her and said "Holy $hit mom, I can't deal with all with this! I need a drink. I went to the refrigerator and popped the top and guzzled a Barcardi Rum Breezer. She thought that was hilarious, and that laughter was contagious. There always seems to be a giggle bubbling just below the surface with me. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!
DeleteSmiling leads to giggling. Giggling leads to laughing. Laughing makes you happy and takes years off your life! You're one of the happiest people I know! Keep smiling!
ReplyDeleteSusan, If that is the case I will live till I am old and grey, hobbling around searching for my teeth and my brains with wrinkly ancient old lady books hanging clear to my ankles that I will have to throw over my shoulder to no trip over. Holy hell that is a scary thought!! LOLOLOLOLOLOL Thank you for stopping by to read and bring a devilish smile to my face with your comments!
DeleteSmile and the world smiles with you... frown... well some just keep smiling because they are mean like that! ;-)
ReplyDeleteNovember Rain, I have known some of those folks that thrive on others heartaches and misfortunes and get their jollies from it. It is down right awful! Thank you for stopping by to read and comment.
DeleteI loved the pictures too Kathy! Yes, I have met a few myself, but without the contrast how would those with bright light hearts shine?
DeleteNovember Rain, they wouldn't be able to shine near as bright because no one would be able to tell the difference. That would be a shame. Thank you for stopping back in and for the comments!!
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