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Autumn after summer in Florida is like spring after winter in Michigan. This post is brought to you from the front porch, where I’m enjoying delicious 80-degree breezes during my little one’s naptime. Blessing #1…

Yesterday was a difficult day. I was very anxious and sad and not quite sure why. I was also tired and discouraged that I still had baby preparations to make and wasn’t feeling up to working on them.

Last night we went to our church home group, and they threw a surprise baby shower for me and a friend who’s due a few weeks after me. Blessing #2! I was so touched by the work my friends put into it, and by the sweet gifts we received for baby Eliza.

I also enjoyed seeing people and fellowshipping… blessing #3. It was much better than being alone.

This morning a friend watched Christian for me so I could go to my doctor’s appointment (blessing #4). He was able to play outside all morning, which is blessing #5 since we don’t have a backyard and our outside time consists of walking up and down our little back street. She also sent me home with a loaf of fresh bread and soup for dinner so I wouldn’t have to cook: #6!

Thank You, Lord, for this day and Your undeserved gifts.