Friday, November 04, 2011

Lessons From the Edge

A sense of humor lasts a lifetime.

Spending time with the folks at Edgewood has given me ample opportunity to hear funny jokes and share laughter. Indeed, though their bodies have grown old, most of the residents hold on to their sense of humor.
And this week, one gentleman told me a joke I simply cannot NOT share with you.
An old man went to see his doctor about a problem he was having with his ear.
"It feels like there's something clogging my ear, Doc. And I can't figure it out."
After examining the man, his doctor said, "Oh! I see. You have a suppository stuck in your ear."
The man thought for a moment and then chuckled. "Well. I guess that explains what happened to my hearing aid!"

R was very proud of himself for telling me that joke. I think he laughed even longer than I did. Perhaps he was laughing at me? *wink*
Whatever the case, I don't mind. It just makes me smile to think of the fun people have telling jokes - even when they've been doing it for 70 or 80 or 90 or more years!

A sense of humor lasts a lifetime.

Karen

4 comments:

Leah Adams said...

That is pretty good!!!I bet he did laugh when he told that one.

TheUnSoccerMom said...

That's a good one!!! I pray I still have a sense of humor when I'm 90. :o)

Mom of 12 said...

Oh that is too funny! New follower :)
Sandy

Karen Hossink said...

Leah - I re-told R's joke when I made announcements on Friday. Everybody love it. ;o)

Jodi - I bet you will. Seems to me the ones who don't have one never did.

Sandy - It's nice to meet you! I hope you'll continue to visit.