It Is Better to Laugh than to Cry!

Written by on July 18, 2008 - 8 Comments
Categories: Finding Laughter

The 84 Year-Old Bride

The local news station was interviewing an 84 year-old lady, because she had just gotten married — for the fourth time.

The interviewer asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 84, and then about her new husband’s occupation.  “He’s a funeral director,” she answered.

“Interesting,” the newsman thought. 

He then asked her if she wouldn’t mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living.  She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years.

After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she first married a banker when she was in her early 20′s, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40′s, later on a preacher when in her 60′s, and now, in her 80′s, a funeral director.

The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers.

“Easy, son,” she smiled.

“I married one for the money, . . . two for the show, . . . three to get ready,   . . .  and four to go!”

Warmly,

Linda  :-)

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  1. Dr. Cason
    July 19, 2008 at 2:07 am

    Hi Linda- I laughed! Thank you for visiting me and reminding me that we always have a lot to be thankful for. Blessings- Sheila

  2. Ricardo Bueno
    July 19, 2008 at 3:14 am

    ROFL…I mean I’m literally rolling on the floor laughing!!! Linda, I needed a good laugh.

    I’d like to keep my sense of humor as I get older…

  3. Lance
    July 19, 2008 at 8:59 am

    That’s funny! She definitely has a sense of humor (and that’s a key to a happy life).

  4. dcr
    July 19, 2008 at 1:26 pm

    That’s a great one!

  5. Linda Abbit
    July 20, 2008 at 9:11 pm

    @ Dr. Cason — I am especially happy if I brought a smile to your face during this difficult time for you and your family. I look forward to reading more about your hunt for answers. I will be thinking of you every day.

    @ Ricardo — Welcome to the TLeC community! I can tell from the Daily Cartoon on your blog that you love humor as much as I do! Thanks for visiting.

    @ Lance — Glad you enjoyed her perspective! I agree that a sense of humor is vital for getting us through life’s ups and downs.

    @ dcr — Welcome to the TLeC community! I am happy you left a comment and enjoyed the joke. Just read your post re leaving comments on blogs! I’m with you, if someone makes it too difficult to leave one, I’m off to another. Glad you took the time to write to me.

    @ Everyone — If any of you have family caregiving questions I can help you with, please feel free to email me or contact me via the contact page. Have a fabulous week!

  6. Ricardo Bueno
    July 21, 2008 at 12:36 am

    Linda: I do happen to have a sense of humor and a sarcastic side… Ya know, I’ve always wondered if anyone other than myself would ever click on that “Cartoon of the Day.” I guess so!

    Thanks for the welcome.

  7. Barbara Swafford
    July 22, 2008 at 12:23 am

    Hi Linda,

    I’ve heard this one before, and just like then, it has me laughing,

  8. Linda Abbit
    July 23, 2008 at 12:08 am

    Dear Barbara,

    Glad it’s just as good the second time around! :lol:

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