Laughter, Road Trips, and a Podcast Tutorial for our Times

Happy November to you! I’m smiling as I type those words because the season of gratitude is upon us and I couldn’t be happier about it. I’m counting my blessings and naming them one by one. High on my list is the good medicine recommended to us in Proverbs 17:22 — LAUGHTER! As you’ve probably heard me say once or ten hundred times if you’ve been a part of this community, life can be hard when it’s good but it’s always better when you’re laughing. 

 

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And with that, I’ve got a funny for you. I’ve been on the road speaking since the first of September and I’m this close to wrapping up this travel season. Trust me, back to back to back road trips necessitates finding something to laugh at, and for me, that always included people watching. This next story comes from a recent trip that required several plane trips, a few Ubers, a couple kayak rides, a donkey, and a skateboard before I made it from Lake Providence, La to Burlington, Kansas. That may or may not be a slight exaggeration, but it’s not easy traveling most places from my little corner of the world, which made this scene that much more enjoyable to me!

I was seated at my gate awaiting a flight that weekend when a frazzled mom addressed her kids and asked, “We’re about to board. This is the last time I’m going to ask you. Does anybody need to go to the bathroom? Anybody?!”

Three strangers went to the bathroom, myself included.

I kid you not. Never underestimate the power of a mama. I half expected her to call after us to “Put some paper on the seat, too!” And “Wash your hands”. 

In fact, the whole episode reminded me of my own dear mother, the Queen of Us All. I’ve seen Mama oh, so subtly ask a baby who isn’t wearing socks if “her little feet are cold” and watched a handful of nearby mamas tuck something warm around their wee ones previously bare feet. LOL! That’s. Power. Right. There.

Switching gears a minute, I’ve got a video for you to watch here, and a podcast for you to listen to below or on your favorite platform, like iTunes. The video features my middle granddaughter, Carlisle Mae, and I think she’ll put a smile on your face. She’s a mess. The podcast is a tutorial for living in our troubled times and it was recorded at my home church. It’s a more sober message for sure, but I believe Father God has His hand on it. 

I hope you’re counting your blessings, my friend. Remember, “There is always something to be thankful for!” Now, hit reply and leave me a note if you’d like. I love hearing from you. I’d also be grateful if you would subscribe to my podcast and my Youtube channels and give them a thumbs-up or maybe even a review before you go! A simple button push for you allows me to reach more people with the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. Many, many thanks!

Hugs, Shellie

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