Laughter In the Moment

Laughter is a holy moment shared---even God loves to laugh. He keeps a scrapbook of memories recalling the things we say and do that delight His heart (see Malachi 3:16).

One of the joys of Thanksgiving is recalling those holy laughter moments that bind us closer as a family and friends. Recently our son, Daniel, told his college group the story of when we served a four-legged turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.

For the last fifteen years of my mom and dad's life, the family gathered at my house for the big Thanksgiving feast. My folks would arrive several hours before dinner, which provided Dad plenty of time to "oversee" my turkey roasting (and everything else.)

One year I decided I'd had enough. I sewed two extra legs on a turkey and roasted it as usual. The family kept Dad busy with other things he could "oversee" whenever I had to baste the turkey. But when it was time to carve the turkey, the honor went to my dad. He fell for it---hook, line, and legs.

"Oh my gosh! Look at this turkey." Dad exclaimed as he gathered the family around. "I've never seen a turkey like this before. I can't believe they didn't catch it in the meat processing plant."

Hearing our giggles, Dad's eyebrows went up. Enlightenment dawned on his face. We devoured our four-legged bird, and Dad never bossed me around in the kitchen again.

What holy moments of laughter do you recall from Thanksgivings past? Click on "comment" at the very bottom of this post to share your tall tale.