This week a dear friend emailed me a link to the following video. Normally I do not have time to watch things online, but for some reason I decided to give this one a click. I was pleasantly surprised to see this short clip of an extraordinary couple playing the piano in the atrium of the Mayo Clinic.
If you have about 1 min. and 14 seconds I promise you will not be disappointed to take in the following.
Remember, now, this is in the lobby of the Mayo Clinic. I am sure most people who visit the clinic are seeking medical attention or are going to spend time with one who may be extremely ill. I imagined for a moment, that there may have been someone there that day who was full of fear after receiving a devastating diagnosis. Perhaps there was one who was doing what they could to put their "best foot forward" as they showed up for treatment. Only God knows what each person there that day was facing.
Imagine next, walking into the atrium and seeing this 90 year old couple playing the piano together. What joy! What laughter must have filled that space! This duet (and where it takes place) made me call to mind Proverbs 17:22. Here are a few versions for your consideration.
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. New American Standard
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. New International
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. New Living Translation
A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired. The Message
Don't you know there were those there who were bone tired, broken spirited and feeling dried up? But look at how for a brief moment two 90 year old people gave life to all who were near them!
God knows we need to laugh! He knows it brings healing to more that just our bodies. When was the last time you had a good chuckle?
Joyfully His,
Julie
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