reasons to laugh

Walking outside our door provides an overload to all our senses. There is always something to look at and something new that we have never noticed before. As I sit here in my living room, I hear the swishing of the paddle fan, a bike bell ringing as it goes by, dogs barking, a varied concoction of car horns, music, mopeds, motorcycles, cars and small trucks.

We have seen some great signs around.....on the front of a store it said, "Gift Store, Items from Customs Confiscated Goods". And on the carton of eggs we bought, it said, "Near Organic Eggs". So what exactly does that mean and do I really want to know. When we went to the office to sign up for internet and phone service, it was called the "Relationship Center" and we are hoping to have a good relationship with them - so far so good :) If you pay attention, there is no shortage of entertainment around here and we really like it.

There are also some great specialty items that can be purchased on the corner, while waiting at a stoplight. Some of our favorites are a wind up little toy chick, flowers, a wrist sweatband in the colors of our country, dust rags, steering wheel covers, and magazines. Then if you move to the side of the road, the possibilities are endless as to the treasures that can be found.

But by far, the most impacting thing is to look at the faces of the people and children as we go by. Many children flock to our auto as we sit at a light....mostly to see our white faces I am sure. Some have huge smiles as we talk to them in what little of their language we know. It is wonderful to think that our Father loves them so much. His love is universal, it is for all people.

Ready for the next laugh....