Happy Wife – Happy Life! Amen Sister!

A few years ago I was in a store that – well – let’s just say my husband was not happy to be at. But I was thrilled. It was at an outlet mall and it was crazy busy. There was a huge line up to pay so I decided that it would be a good idea if my husband stood in line while I shopped. He wasn’t happy about the idea at first until I pointed out that the whole line was made up of only women. Well – he jumped at that chance. A very friendly lady from the Southern United States was in front of him in line. He started to complain about his predicament. (Although he was more than happy to be the only guy in a sea of women) This lady – who was soon to become my new best friend – piped up rather loudly in her Southern Drawl; “Happy Wife – Happy Life. If Momma Ain’t happy – Ain’t no body Happy.” And I think every woman in that store was voicing her own “Amen Sister.” Well, this principle was brought to life this week at our office. We had a husband in who, a few months ago, tested positive for Mild Sleep Apnea. What was more was over an eight-hour period he snored more than 3,300 times!!! I can tell you that his wife was not happy. He of course was oblivious. And yes- it was his wife who had made him get tested in the first place. He tried CPAP and could not tolerate it so we made him an Oral Sleep Appliance. We knew it was helping, as his wife was much happier. When he had his follow up Sleep Test we found out exactly why his wife was happy. He went from 3,300 snores in an eight-hour period to 33! Yes – that is correct – just 33. Although he states that some nights she hears all 33 of these snores, we can safely say that wearing his appliance has paid off as he has learned the wisdom that lovely Southern lady shared with us all; “Happy Wife, Happy Life.” Amen Sister!