Apartment Sweet Apartment

I haven't lived in an apartment since my first year of college seven years ago. I must say apartment living is a little different these days now that I have a family, but it (so far) is not nearly as bad as I expected. We spent our first night here on Thursday and officially turn over the house tomorrow morning. I never in my worst nightmares imagined how incredibly difficult moving was going to be. Now I have some sympathy for all of you that have moved all over the country and back! It was entirely exhausting mentally, emotionally, and physically. I cannot comprehend what it would have been like without all the help of our friends, family members and ward members. They were right there with us every step of the way. They packed boxes, lifted and carried, kept the kids, brought in meals, cleaned, cleaned and cleaned. Through all these changes I cannot help but reflect on our abundant blessings. I thought I would feel deprived and sacrificial, but I have become so aware of what an amazing opportunity this is and how we have been helped every step of the way. Today as I listened to Conference and attempted to tackle some of the 437 boxes that are stacked floor to ceiling in the apartment, there were so many times that I felt reassurance, comfort, and motivation. I have always loved Conference, but it was such a sweet blessing for it to fall on the same weekend that we had to be out of the house. I so desperately needed the spiritual sustenance that I gain from General Conference. So now we are unpacking rather than packing and trying to get settled in. Other than that, it's life as usual: laundry, dishes, bills, etc. Normal is good.