Visiting Grandparents

There must be something about visiting my grandparents that gets Dad all excited. For the whole week that we were there he was super bipolar. When he spoke, he spoke loud and with lots of emotion and energy. When he was even slightly confused or wanted in on what we were talking about he would say "what? .... WHO? ... wait What? ... I wanted to watch MY show!... ". At first it was funny, but after day two I was done. I can usually handle a week like this but I realize now that the only reason that I could usually handle a week like that is because I had brothers and sisters to laugh with about it. However, this time was harder. My fear of being alone because I am the youngest finally came to pass. I couldn't handle Dad for more than ten minutes at a time and Mom spent the week talking with my grandparents. The week wasn't completely boring, there were several exciting moments like when my grandpa ice skated! But, I mostly read my books. 

What I learned from this hard week is, laughter is essential for survival. It gets rid of negative feelings and emotions that could get stuck in your mind and body. Laughter forces the emotions out and invites peace, understanding, acceptance, and love. I am grateful to my Heavenly Father for the power of laughter and for my family. 

I also achieved this week a greater desire to have an eternal companion who can be there with me always to laugh with and to help me get through hard times. An eternal companion who will see the side that I don't always see, and will know what to say to make me feel better. I can't wait to have a hand to hold for this life and for eternity.