Last April our world took a slight tweak when we discovered that our daughter had wheat, dairy, and egg sensitivities. What an adjustment!! It has changed our "on the run" lifestyle quite significantly. We don't eat out as much anymore, and when we do it is at far more costly restaurants that cater to dietary needs. We are all learning to check labels constantly though and her poor daddy has occasionally "poisoned" her as she would say. She has missed chocolates, and sweets the most, along with cheese. She was a true cheese girl. When she was first diagnosed my husband joked about it and said "G ... I have a new nick name for you. From now on, you will always me my Wheatard." She laughed and joined in. "Don't forget dad, I am also a Dart!" That is just like us ... We often laugh our way through a lot of difficulties and sorrows. It's not like we don't take life serious. It's because life is TOO serious. Laughter helps us to keep going. In this house someone is always playing a prank, teasing, and loving through laughter. Our meal time is often filled with humour. The interesting part ... I take after my Dad. I love to laugh, and I will admit, I can crack a good joke but too much silliness tends to irritate me. My husband is the exact opposite. He LOVES to joke, laugh and be silly. It balances our family well. I admit, there are times where I give him the look, or announce "enough" when I have had just that. At times it's like having 4 kids. But there are also times when he teases me and says "Oh Mrs. Fun police is in the house." That is my cue to join in and have fun. All of this came to mind when sweet G announced that at work last night she was given 3 candy canes. She was so excited to share with her daddy and myself. She loves to give. When she handed me mine I looked at her in shock and said ... "G! You can't have candy canes. They have wheat in them." Her look was horror. "No they don't" She exclaimed. "It's pure sugar!" I continued on with a straight face and a look of concern. "Awe hun, how many have you had?" I asked. The look on her face told me she had fallen for it and she was concerned. "None!" She said. "But I really wanted one." Poor girl! I couldn't take it any further. I began to laugh as I announced that indeed she was allowed to have a simple candy cane. She burst out into a laughter of relief and hugged me. You may think it was mean of me but it was all in fun and we had a good laugh.
Proverbs 15:15
A miserable heart means a miserable life;
A cheerful heart fills the day with song.
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