By the Poolside

 

By the Poolside
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The sun was warm, and the water shimmered like little pieces of glass dancing under the light. We sat at the edge of the pool with our feet dipped into the cool water. George’s arm rested around me, and I leaned comfortably against him, feeling safe in the simplest way.

He began tickling me at my waist, and I burst into laughter, the kind that makes your eyes close and your body lose balance. I told him to stop before I fell into the pool, but he only laughed harder. Instead of letting me slip away, he drew me closer and kissed me.

It was such a small moment, yet it felt like a whole lifetime of love wrapped into one gesture. No grand words. No special occasion. Just us, laughing like children, loving like husband and wife.

In that laughter, I often remembered this verse:

“A cheerful heart is good medicine.” — Proverbs 17:22

George used to say that joy keeps the heart young. And I believe he was right. Our laughter by the pool was not just playfulness — it was medicine for the soul.

Marriage life is not meant to be merely endured. It is meant to be lived lively and harmoniously, in teasing, laughter, and shared joy. Sometimes, the smallest playful moments are the ones that keep love warm and hearts young. 

(*P.S. Written from memories of our days together in the summer of 2021.)