Blessings in disguise

Ok, I've been musing about various things that have recently happened to me.. but following the experience of a friend (Thanks Hailey!) I'm deciding not to be upset and see the blessings.

1. Kurtis has been gone since Thursday morning (or 4 days). He went to a BYU-MBA shindig that only affirmed his hopes of going to BYU's program. He was due to get back at 5 (I have to pick him up 1.5 boring hours away in Minneapolis) but called to say his flight was delayed 1.5 hours...deep breaths. I'm grateful to have a husband who is willing to work hard for our family..for my mom who graciously gave us his ticket..and for Sarah who's been sleeping FABULOUSLY while Daddy's away.

2. Stake Conference was this weekend..need I say more? Sarah was pretty good for a 4 month old but still a handful when you're by yourself. She had some wardrobe issues (well, she threw up on everything) and there were sound issues. We stuck it out as much as we could and then left a little early this morning. But really, I'm so grateful for the Gospel and for my Savior. I don't need to say anything more.

3. It snowed..not once but twice before Halloween already. Luckily, it all melted and it's gotten a tad warmer. It was really pretty with all the big flakes and the trees covered...However, it makes me think of Christmas already (!!) and the loooooong winter ahead. But I'm totally excited to see family for the holidays and see my baby grow. I'm just trying to keep myself from playing Christmas music already.

4. Our computer is dying..besides the being VERY slow, making weird noises and shutting off randomly, the screen is also being taken over by various colors. I don't know how to describe it but there's a white bar, about an inch wide, on the left side, a tiny green line to the right of that and then a tiny purple line appeared last week. It's kinda funny actually to see the screen get a new color, except it's permantly there. I guess it's time to back-up our files...

I know these sound like minute issues to others and even sound silly to me as I'm writing them. But they were a big deal in the moment. Maybe I'm just a wimp..or maybe I needed them as little lessons of patience from my Heavenly Father. I'm just glad He loves me enough to keep teaching my stubborn self.

PS. No. 5...I was trying to update and add some friends to my list of friends and family blogs..in the process I deleted the whole list. This is probably the 4th time I've done so..so if you could say hi or something..it makes it a whole lot easier to recreate the list. Thanks! See, another blessing, now I get to hear from you! I'm such the optimist now..