The Bible tells us that there is "a time for weeping and a time for laughter," and certainly Mildred must have wept her share of tears. But what immediately comes to mind when I think of her is her laughter -- spontaneous, joyful, contagious laughter. She laughed and she taught other people how to laugh; and as a consequence time spent in her presence was always brighter and cheerier than it might otherwise have been. In this age when our politics as well as our community, national, and global environment has become so heavy, how we need more people, like Mildred, who regularly count their blessings and face even life's daunting challenges with a smile. We all are happier people for having known her, and I am sure that the Almighty himself must be grateful for the sense of humor Mildred has brought to the Kingdom of Heaven. "Him serve with mirth, His praise forthtell," says the hymn writer. Mildred did it beautifully, magnificently well!
