Brighter Days

Grant loves to climb up under our sofa table. This time we found his having his "quiet time" "reading" a kids devotional. I melted.

Does life get any better, Mama?

Taking in the plant life in our courtyard.

A beautiful orange tree we saw as we walked.

Each day we try to do something and get out. The weather is absolutely beautiful here. Last week, we had weather in the mid-70’s and this week it’s been in the 60’s. No humidity, blue skies and sunshine. These are a few of my favorite things!

Tuesday we went to Disneyland.  We also ventured out to a park and to the LA Zoo with a new friend. Saturday, we drove an hour and found snow, and then drove back to our 60 degree weather in the Valley. Where else on Earth?

Sunday night we attended a Bible study for people in the film industry and we drove out to the breathtaking Simi Valley and visited a couple churches. It was so nice to get out of the city and breathe a little.

Days are still long and tough sometimes, but I find my attitude and where my focus is set for the day really determines the outcome of a day. God continues to be gracious with providing new friends, bright days and the occasional orange tree to remind me that He is here and that He is present.

We don’t have a yard, of course, because we live in an apartment, so I often let Grant play and walk around in the courtyard outside our door. We have a sweet apartment manager who lives on site that lets us borrow her grandkids’ push toy.

Grant is in hog heaven of course, oblivious to his surroundings — just content to be with Mama and to enjoy the day – completely trusting that we will take care of him and his needs.

God teaches me more lessons that I can count from that sweet boy.