I am grateful for this morning’s little prayer that was on my desk calendar I received from Michelle.

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the opportunity to laugh. Help me to find joy in everything that I do. Let me laugh and be cheerful, so that those around me will be blessed by my smile and my optimism. Amen. – Kim Boyce

This prayer reminds me of Uncle Charlie. I would like to be more like him.  I need to be conscious of my face and the hourly scowl that comes so naturally. My students used to tell me that I always looked unhappy, even when I wasn’t. I want to show the joy that is bubbling up inside of me at all times and be more like Charlie, which actually means becoming more Christ-like. I am grateful for Uncle Charlie and his optimism and beautiful example of joy.

I am grateful for all of the robins who are searching for worms after the rain.

I am grateful for a beautiful warm mid-day and the opportunity to step outside and enjoy it.

I am grateful for shoes that fit.

And I am grateful that I will be able to see Abbie and Tara perform tonight in their school musical, “Schoolhouse Rock.”