Laugh and the whole world laughs with you

                                                                     

Yesterday, our family spent time venturing around Fisherman's Wharf.  We ate lunch at a seaside restaurant on Pier 39, looked at the merchandise in some shops like the Left handed store ( our son is a lefty), the gadget store which was of interest to the guy's while my wife and her mom walked into some feminine stores.

Then it started.  It began with some funny one liners from our son which gave my wife the giggles. I missed some of the humor since I  had to focus on driving in this strange city, but non the less I enjoyed hearing the sound of laughter coming from our car. Laughter seems such a foreign concept in such a serious world we live in.  How is it possible to break out in laughter when the stock market is declining, threats of war are being seen on our cable news stations, and news about horrific crimes being committed? How is it possible to even smile in all this seriousness?

Laughter did indeed emulated from our rental car. even when grief was still present and we were missing our loved one.  I think this is why vacations are such an important part of our lives.  Realistically, we can all make excuses not to travel. Too much money, not enough savings, and need to save for the 'what if's' of life become the silent messages we listen  too which discourages us from venturing someplace new.

Travel we must!  Sometimes we need a new environment for our family to become energized and connected with each other.  Whether it is the family who chose to travel by RV shortly after the loss of their daughter, or our family  traveling to San Francisco trips are needed to send the message to the surviving family that 'we're going to make it through this tragedy and we value you enough to take time out of our busy work schedules to spend time with you.

 To see the smile and the laughter coming from my wife and son was well worth depleting the savings account.  Vacations are important and should be part of your families regular routine just as having a home decorating budget. The laughter you hear from you loved ones is perhaps the strongest indicator of the importance of vacations.  Enjoy this very funny Tim Hawkins video which I am sure will tickle your funny bone!