"Senior movie weekend"

Papa Henry wanted to have a movie night with his sweetheart, his bride of 60 years. He went to the movie rental store but only saw "Mickey Mouse" and other children's movies. He asked the young lady at the desk if they had "movies for adults" and she directed him to the "adult movie" section (without his understanding).

He rented "Unforgettable Summer" and remembering that he had met his sweetie during an unforgettable summer, he thought that was very appropriate.

Upon his arrival back home, with popcorn and his sweetheart, they began to watch "THE" movie. He quickly realized this was NOT the kind of summer he remembered. It was truly an "ADULT" MOVIE!

He was embarrassed to RETURN the movie and embarrassed to KEEP the movie for fear of their children finding it someday. Next time he will just stick with Mickey Mouse.

Be careful what you ask for......you just may get it!! Enjoy your l-o-n-g holiday weekend! I'm "Gladys Friday"

Denise & "Gladys" are in Wrightsville Beach ~ They were speakers for The North Carolina Oncology Management Conference ~ what a GREAT group! We had a blast!

"Return to Sender"

A lady went to her gynecologist for her annual exam. She had been shopping earlier in the day and felt the need to "freshen up" a bit. So, once she arrived at the doctor's office, she visited the ladies room to do just that, using her handkerchief that she had in her purse.

Once in the exam room, the physician and nurse walked in, talked for a brief moment and began the exam. The doctor covered his mouth and QUICKLY LEFT THE ROOM. The nurse wasn't sure why, she thought he may have had to sneeze (???)......so she and the patient made small talk for a few minutes as they waited....and waited...

There was a knock on the door and a voice said to the nurse, "we need you out here!" Once in the hallway, the doctor explained. "I cannot do the exam, there is a STICKER with HER RETURN ADDRESS in the way!"

The song "Return to Sender" will never sound the same again......

I'm "Gladys Friday" today, aren't you?

The following letter was received this week addressed to "Gladys Friday" ~

Dear "Gladys"

"Thanks so much for the laughs at the Relay for Life Survivor's Dinner last week. I was hesitant about attending, I am going through so many emotions right now. However, your performance was just what I needed. I thank God for laughter everyday, although I don't get nearly as many opportunities at one time as I did last week. It was truly uplifting. Thank you again for the opportunity to lift my spirits through laughter. You truly have a gift! God Bless".

This letter was very humbling to "Gladys" and to Denise. Thank YOU so much! It is so rewarding to see the pain and suffering disappear from faces & minds, replaced by laughter.

I am thankful to see this through my heart & eyes. I am grateful.

We do know that "Laughter Is Like A Medicine"

Ornery non-compliant husband goes to doctor

Gladys Friday's ornery husband HATES going to the doctor! He had to go this week and when they called him to the exam room, he said, "Is it alright if my MOTHER comes with me?" (meaning "Gladys" and she is 16 years younger than he).

She was pushing him in the wheelchair and threatened to take him downstairs....TAKING the STAIRS!

While completing his paperwork, the nurse asked:

"Sir, who should we call in case of emergency?" He answered, "911"

She said, "No, I mean WHO should we call?" He answered, "your BEST doctor!"

She said, "Sir, I mean if we first call 911 and a physician, WHO should we call next?" He answered, "I guess the undertaker!"

I'm "Gladys Friday" ~ wishing you and yours a wonderful "compliant" & complaint free weekend!

New Rx ~

"Gladys Friday" ~ getting the vitals on a patient for her follow up a month after receiving a new medication.........

Gladys ~ "So tell me, how have you been doing?"

Patient ~ "Oh, I feel better than I have EVER felt before in MY LIFE! I am happy, I smile all the time, I never get angry anymore, I don't feel sorry for myself anymore, I JUST FEEL TERRIFIC!"

Gladys ~ "That's great news! Your blood pressure is perfect, it's 120/80"

Patient ~ "I just cannot get over how confident I feel, everything is just going so well for me"

Gladys ~ "That's good....now, let's check your weight"

Patient ~ "Oh, I can tell you.....I weigh 125 pounds" (big smile here)

Gladys with her eyebrows giving a clue says ~ "Well, the doctor wants me to do my job so let's see......" (Gladys notes the reading as 160 lbs without saying a word) "OK, now let's check your height"

Patient ~ "Well, I'm 5 feet and 7 inches tall" (she said with her confident smile)

Gladys after getting her height says ~ "OK, now just have a seat and the doctor will be right in"

(Gladys recorded her "measured" height as 4 feet, 9 inches)

Physician enters the room & says ~ "I'm so glad things are going well with the new medication....now we are going to need to get you on a diet to get that weight under control. With your actual weight being 160 pounds and your height of 4' 9", that's overweight and very unhealthy."

Patient ~ "I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS! YOU'VE FINALLY FOUND THE RIGHT MEDICATION FOR ME, I'M FEELING GREAT, BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE AND LOOK WHAT THAT ANTI-DEPRESSANT HAS DONE TO MY BODY!!! ~ I AIN'T NEVER IN MY LIFE SEEN SUCH A THANG AS THIS!"

"Laughter is like a medicine"

It's also FAT FREE, good for your soul and it's very contagious ~ help yourself to a large dose today!" ~ 'cause I'm "Gladys Friday" ~ aren't you?

aka Denise Price Thomas