I am grateful today for a new dentist office that makes me so happy and excited to maybe, just maybe, finally get my mouth fixed this year. I walked in and was immediately greeted by name by the sweetest office manager who had much in common with me, who goes to my church, who made me feel like I was the most important person ever, and then I sat down in the beautiful little waiting area and realized that the quiet music coming from the speaker in the ceiling was KLOVE, and then I was attended to by an adorable young dental assistant who was so gentle and kind, and then I was introduced to the dentist who actually did my cleaning and talked to me about church and where I grew up and what brought me to the area and was so thorough in walking me through what my immediate dental plan looked like. I felt like I was home, and if you live in the area, you need to drop everything right now and ask me where your next dental appointment should be scheduled.

I am grateful for a really nice walk and talk with my CASA girl last night.

I am grateful for 0-60 no plans and kind-of-bummed Easter Sunday plans to Holy Deviled Eggs Batman, We’re-Gonna-Have-A-House-Full-Of-Company plans, thanks to my dear friend, Julie.

I am grateful for morning rain that leads to afternoon sunshine.

I am grateful that my Dad is playing golf again.

I am grateful that Katherine is spending her first Easter in heaven.

I am grateful for a boss who surprised me with little Lindt Bugs and Bees Easter chocolates this morning.

I am grateful to have spoken with Delores last night.

I am grateful for sore teeth that make me not want to eat.

I am grateful that OPENING DAY IS ALMOST HERE! And no, I’m not talking about the Royals. I’m talking about the tomb being empty! Okay, and the Royals, just a little.

I am grateful that my sister WILL make colored deviled eggs for Sunday, won’t you, Angela?

I am grateful for this prayer on my desk calendar this morning:

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

I am grateful that we will hide some Easter eggs in the yard on Sunday – it’s been a long time since I’ve been able to have Easter with little ones…

I am grateful for chips and salsa with Sam.

I am grateful for my pastor.

And I am grateful for this Michael Youssef quote:

In His first coming, Jesus wore a crown of thorns. In His second coming, He will be crowned with many crowns.