hardy har har.
When I talk to my therapist, I often preface something I am about to say with, This probably sounds crazy…”
And then I say whatever it is I am saying.
And then she promptly disagrees with me.
In fact, she has not told me that I am crazy once.
Not even when I told her that I sometimes joke about what’s happened. You know, the whole my-husband-had-an-affair-and-that’s-just-some-of-the-story.
What, you’re not laughing? Well, okay. Maybe when I put it like that, it’s not exactly a knee slapper, but sometimes things just strike me as hilarious.
Like tonight, at a bible study.
We were talking about prayer and how we listen for God to answer some of our questions. And I was trying to make the point that sometimes, when it’s a really important decision, I don’t just listen for that often talked about still small voice. I also look for peace in my heart and the counsel of people I trust and you know, if it’s a door that is opening and is indisputably good. I mean, I don’t really just ask God really high stakes questions and wait for a yes or no and then run blindly on that.
But what I said was this:
I don’t just ask God questions and wait for an answer. Like…I never asked God who I should marry…
And then what I said dawned on me, probably right after it dawned on everybody else. And I remembered who I actually had married and what a disaster that turned out to be. So I quickly tagged on:
…But maybe I should have.
And all of us burst out laughing, every one of us in that room. I think someone even managed to say that they loved me, in between bursts of laughter, of course.
I felt myself get warm all over and I was good and embarrassed and for once, I was kind of speechless for a good minute or two. And afterwards, my friend Christian and I were talking about it and laughing again. That was just too good, Jess, he said. Of all the examples you could have brought up…!!!
And I know, I know. Ridiculous.
But also? Hilarious.
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Wow, that’s really hilarious. Really – of all the examples!!!!
I know–how dumb!!! And see, I even took a second to phrase it. i went through different scenarios and examples I could use, discarded them, and finally landed on THAT one, without even realizing how ridiculous it was!!!!
Maybe you should pray and wait for an answer before giving examples…
Comedy is a great way to overcome tragedy and strip it of its power.
haha, right.
and yes–I think comedy is powerful, too. I don’t really know how I would have gotten through this past season without some humor.
That is such a funny freudian slip!!!!!! I’m glad you can laugh about the situation now my friend. I also need to get on the ball and ask GOD more questions about life, thanks for reminding me!
JR–I need to get on the ball with that too!:)
Laughter is very healing! There are things that my counselor said I would laugh at down the road…..still hasn’t happened. But, I know, when people start laughing about the hard things in life, they are on the road of healing.
that’s cool, mom–about being able to laugh means that you are on the road to healing. and I hope the laughter your counselor was talking about comes your way sooner than later:)
Haha!! I’m right with you on the inappropriate jokes thing. My whole family does it. Right after we put my parents’ dog to sleep a few weeks ago, my parents and I were out at lunch discussing our home renovations. “Are you going to replace the carpet?” my mom asked. “Yeah, but I have to wait until the dog dies,” I responded. Without missing a beat, my mom, for whom this response is a little uncharacteristic, responded “Oh, I know a good vet.” We laughed so hard at that one.
oh my gosh! that’s so funny your mom stepped up with that joke…good for her. and so sorry about her dog!!!
That is one of the funniest things ever. Wish I could have been there to laugh too!
I wish you coulda been there, too, dear Elizabeth!!!