Cheery

Cheery-Because writing my last blog was emotionally draining for me, this
one will be a bit more "cheery". Not that there is an abundance of "cheery"
in my life these days. But I can think of a few things.

The very first thing that comes to mind when I think of "cheery" are my
grandkids, Even though I don't get to see my real grandson in person,
watching the little imp via skype never fails to bring a smile to my face.
But I do get to see my "adopted" grandkids frequently and, even when I think
that I will never smile again, they can always get a smile out of me or,
sometimes a hearty laugh. However, it is not just my grandkids that bring
cheer
into my life. It is all small children. I love to watch them. They are so
genuine and innocent in all they do and say.

The second "cheery" thing in my life is laughter. I have figured out that it
is pretty hard to be laughing and "down in the dumps" at the same time! I
don't spend a huge amount of time around the nurses but when I do,
especially at meals, I often have fun laughing and joking around with the
nurses. At times, I admit, we laugh so much that we are literally in tears.
Of course, it doesn't happen all the time but, when it does, it adds a bit
of "cheery" to my day.

Another source of laughter for me can be at church. There are the times, of
course, that the Holy Spirit comes over me and causes me to laugh
uncontrollably. More often, though, my pastor will say something so silly
that I have to laugh, whether I feel like it or not. I have a sneaking
suspicion that he does deliberately, especially when he sees people in the
congregation who a looking "down".

Visitors are another "cheery" in my life. Sometimes, they are a source of
laughter for me. I have a friend who, when he sees that I am feeling "bummed
out", will always say something really stupid to make we laugh. Other times,
visitors provide a "cheery" in my day simply by being there, to talk with me
or, maybe, to read to me.

One other thing that I find "cheery" is when I get to go on outings. The
majority of my outings are to church or church functions. However, I also ,
quite often, get to go other places as well. Sometimes out to eat, sometimes
shopping, sometimes other events of various kinds. No matter where I go,
those outings are a "cheery" time for me.

When I looked up the meaning of "cheery", one word used in a couple of the
definitions was optimistic. I am optimistic about at least a couple of
things. I am optimistic about a better life-both after I die and here on
earth. All born-again Christians are optimistic about Heaven. We are all
looking forward to that. What a glorious day that will be! But I am also
optimistic about a better life before I die. My healing is coming and, when
it does, my life will be a whole lot better than it is right now. The other
thing that I am optimistic about is that my children will become Christians
and start living for the Lord. It may not look like it right now but I know
it is coming!

Cheery-ho!