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Humor Me: The Geranium Lady's Funny Little Book of Big Laughs
Join the Queen of Encouragement for a lap around the laugh track!Laughing is Barbara Johnson's favorite aerobic exercise, and Humor Me is a zany collection of her heartiest laugh-filled workouts. Its pages bubble over with fun poked at some of the most laughable things in God's the wonders of womanhood, the thrill and terror of child rearing, the Catch-22 of aging, the mirthful mysteries of men, and that hilarious death.This little book is a big gift for anyone who loves to laugh?or needs to laugh. If you've hit a pothole that has knocked the joy right out of your life, Barbara's favorite gigglers can realign your sense of humor, energize your joy level, and shine a beam of fun-light into your heart.
- GenresHumor
96 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 9, 2003
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Barbara Johnson
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Barbara Johnson (1927-2007) died July 2nd, 2007 of cancer (Central Nervous System Lymphoma) after a valiant 6 year fight against the disease. During her illness, she added four more books to her long list of published works, including one that takes humorous pokes at her life with cancer. Affectionately called the “Geranium Lady,” a title taken from her bestselling book, Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy, her homespun humor and hope in God in the midst of tragedy, ministered to millions.
A strong Christian woman who relied on her faith in God and her sense of humor to persevere through many devastating experiences, her life was plagued by a string of tragedies. Her husband was in a near fatal accident and slowly recovered from debilitating injuries. She lost one son in Vietnam and another son to a drunk driver. Her third son was estranged from the family while pursuing a homosexual lifestyle. But, she emerged from these experiences having learned that though pain is inevitable, people can choose to pick flowers instead of weeds.
Her compassion extended far beyond the pages of her encouraging books. Wanting to use her own pain to help others, she and her husband Bill founded Spatula Ministries, a unique organization that uses a “spatula of love” to help parents “peel themselves off the ceiling” and begin on the road to recovery. She wrote her first book after reaching the age of 50 and was voted “Celebrity Mom of the Year” for 1996. Prior to being diagnosed with cancer, she toured across the country as a popular conference speaker and part of the "Women of Faith" tour. Her many books have comforted millions of women, bringing them hope and humor in times of distress. She will be missed by many, but her life will live on in her numerous books.
Barbara Johnson (1927-2007) died July 2nd, 2007 of cancer (Central Nervous System Lymphoma) after a valiant 6 year fight against the disease. During her illness, she added four more books to her long list of published works, including one that takes humorous pokes at her life with cancer. Affectionately called the “Geranium Lady,” a title taken from her bestselling book, Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy, her homespun humor and hope in God in the midst of tragedy, ministered to millions.
A strong Christian woman who relied on her faith in God and her sense of humor to persevere through many devastating experiences, her life was plagued by a string of tragedies. Her husband was in a near fatal accident and slowly recovered from debilitating injuries. She lost one son in Vietnam and another son to a drunk driver. Her third son was estranged from the family while pursuing a homosexual lifestyle. But, she emerged from these experiences having learned that though pain is inevitable, people can choose to pick flowers instead of weeds.
Her compassion extended far beyond the pages of her encouraging books. Wanting to use her own pain to help others, she and her husband Bill founded Spatula Ministries, a unique organization that uses a “spatula of love” to help parents “peel themselves off the ceiling” and begin on the road to recovery. She wrote her first book after reaching the age of 50 and was voted “Celebrity Mom of the Year” for 1996. Prior to being diagnosed with cancer, she toured across the country as a popular conference speaker and part of the "Women of Faith" tour. Her many books have comforted millions of women, bringing them hope and humor in times of distress. She will be missed by many, but her life will live on in her numerous books.
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April 25, 2021
The book found me in a feel sorry for myself mood. This helped me see the humor in my own life. That life happened but a moment ago 15-20 years ago. I can laugh now at someone else dealing with the same problems. She can see the humor in all of it and still laugh, even though she has been dealt a life no mother should have to endure. So if she can make someone else’s life lighter for a moment, enjoy and say a blessing to that geranium lady.spreading her seeds of humor and sunshine. Go out and buy this book.
April 18, 2018
Barbara, knows how to make me laugh. She has been through it all and still has a good sense of humor.
May 6, 2018
Lost me in the introduction.
February 3, 2023
Barbara Johnson never ceases to deliver; it’s laugh out loud funny. “It may be your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.”I still enjoy her wit!
January 11, 2013
Humor Me
Barbara Johnson, true to form, will make you laugh again and again. This is a short collection of humor that will encourage and lighten your heart.
Barbara Johnson, true to form, will make you laugh again and again. This is a short collection of humor that will encourage and lighten your heart.
June 5, 2012
EXCELLENT READ
February 23, 2016
Hilarious Book
Enjoyed every page. It was a blessing to read and brought so much laughter. May it be a blessing to others.
Enjoyed every page. It was a blessing to read and brought so much laughter. May it be a blessing to others.
March 26, 2020
"When one door closes, another door always opens-but those long hallways in between are a real drag"
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