Blessings part 1: It's the little things

I am grateful for our new apartment. It allows us to be close to appointments and Aaron's school. It's the right size, the right price (although, I wouldn't mind if it were less!), and we can get Isaac in and out and around inside easily. Even if I do run over kid's shoes and toys that were abandoned in the hallway. I also love that there is a back yard with grass and trees and that the kids have made friends with the two girls who live upstairs. I am also grateful for an attentive relief society president and friendly ward members.

One issue, that will need to be remedied soon, is the sun that wakes me up before the nurse almost every morning! At 6:30 am, glorious rays of sunlight penetrate our mini blinds and my eyelids. I find it nearly impossible to sleep when my room is illuminated so brightly. I've never seen curtains as such a necessity before!

However, today, I am feeling blessed. There are clouds in the sky. I was able to sleep through the sunrise and was even a little startled by the nurse's knock at 7:00. The dimness of my room was a little miracle, and one that I felt immediate gratitude for. Perhaps it was all coincidence, but I like to think that Someone knew I would need those extra minutes of sleep this morning and set things in motion. And I am very grateful for that small blessing.