"A Merry Heart Doeth Good ..."
Posted: Monday, March 16, 2009
by Deborah Hall-Branch
Fruit of the Spirit Ministry
It never surprised any of us that where ever we traveled one of us would do something so hilarious we'd laugh about it for months. Earlier this summer, along with six other associates we took an overnight business trip from Atlanta , Georgia to Huntsville , Alabama . Before leaving home, everyone had been assigned their roommates for our hotel stay. Mostly on these trips, we stayed four to a room.
As way of showing their appreciation, the staff board members at their expense took the liberty to make reservations for dinner at one of Huntsville 's elegant restaurants, but insisted we relax first. One of my roommates put her luggage away and ventured off to the lobby, while our other friend quietly lied across the bed for a quick nap.
In the midst of everyone off doing their own thing this gave me opportunity to take complete advantage of practically having the room to myself. After styling my hair, I decided to iron my clothes. Let me just say this before going any further, for two years I'd managed to remain off our "Hall of Fame" list for embarrassing moments. But, this trip would go down in history. No doubt it would make "Top Ten" on the chart. All thanks to me.
While retrieving the ironing board and iron from the closet, I couldn't help but notice the metal tan box resembling a microwave sitting on the closet floor.
"Great! We can have popcorn later." I thought to myself.
Excited about my new discovery, standing there with iron in hand, and a huge smile on my face, I made the announcement of the year.
"There's a microwave in the closet. We can have popcorn later."
For a split second nothing but silence, then all of a sudden the sleeping friend burst out into this uncontrollable laughter. Trying desperately to speak, with her hand waving around in the air, all she could manage to say was, "That's, that's not "
"It's not what." I said. Finishing her statement.
"A, a microwave, it's a safety deposit box."
Warmth of embarrassment began to flush my face. My ears burned while every saliva gland in my mouth dried up.
"Oh, my God, I'll never live this down." I said.
Her infectious merriment soon grabbed me, and before you knew it, we were both in tears from laughing so hard. Of course, I did make the "Top Ten" list, but soon didn't care.
Proverbs 17:22 declares, "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine" That evening, we both needed the laughter.
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Top-level comments on this article: (7 total)I enjoyed this article. I quite travel mad. By the end of this year I will have been on every continent exept Antartica.That's great Connor. Thanks for not only reading my article, but also for leaving a comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it. With everything going on in the economy right now it's good to discover that laughter still is a good medicine.Deborah
Yes and excellent article. It is not only the one who receives that receives, if that makes sense?Thanks Robert for your comment, and it does makes sense.Deborah
Anyone could have made that mistake, right? - NOT! But, hey, you took it like a sport and gave everyone a good laugh. When you can laugh at yourself, that shows you have style.Thanks David for your comment. The "mysterious microwave" went down in history. And, style, well let's just say it's become more my friend than "SELFISH-PRIDE."Love your poems.Deborah
Dear DeborahI am blessed by your article. Thank you for the wonderful write-up wich is written with such vivid narration.I really enjoyed.SwapnaThank you so much for your loving, kind words. They really inspired me to continue writing. Also, thanks for joining my fan club.Deborah
Debo!A great article once again...God bless you abundantly...I really appreciate your comment, and I receive the "Abundant Blessings!"Thanks.Debo
Delightful article, Deborah. Just don't put your money and jewelry in the microwave. Have fun.SandraThanks Sandra. I'll keep that in mind.Deborah
I apologize, Deborah, I thought I had left a comment. Very inspiring article and website. You are doing a wonderful work.Thank you so much Ken. There are so many hurting people in this world who slowly lose hope each day. When you've experienced what they are now feeling, and have yourself become strengthened, then your goal should become to simply find a way to encourage them; such as you do through your writings.Deborah
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