The many things that start with the letter "H"....

We'll begin with "Home."

We have officially arrived and checked into our new apartment here in Florida. Though we have yet to receive our belongings (our moving truck broke down in OK and is delayed another 5 days) - we're home! We've also been grateful that we have more belongings than we did as newlyweds. For example, a bed! We were lucky to have purchase an air mattress and then our good friend Benton donated his lovely queen to us when he moved away this week. We also have a shower curtain, bar stools, and a coffee table so we are managing with meals, showers and mini dates (thank you youtube!).

"Hot" + "Humid"

Do you know what this results in? Really bad hair days for Heilit! It has been reading 96 degrees on average but doesn't even reflect the major humidity we're facing too. It's been a huge adjustment for me and i'm starting to realize how much extra water I need, along with my limits of playing outside. After a bout of heat exhaustion a couple days in - we're surviving the weather pretty well and looking forward to our afternoon rain showers that cool us down.

"Hungry"

There are sooooooo many amazing places to eat around here that every time I hop in the car my mouth begins to water... Mo's, Steak'nShake, Buca di Beppo, Chick-fil-A, and these are just some of the names that are average. We have loads of local places and different ethnic cuisines that I'm just anxious to start eating out once a week to start trying them all!

"H2O"

Water, water everywhere! Two days ago I spent an hour with Matthew relaxing by the pool, in two more days we will be going to one of the many nearby beaches we have... each afternoon we have lovely tropical rain showers that replenish the beautiful, lush landscape and relieve me of the heat... I think I have found my own personal oasis. I love all the fun water options I have to play in and I'm looking forward to more... like cruises, everglade/swamp tours, rides up the waterway/canal, and finding a lagoon to kiss Matt in!

"Heart"

Even though it's such an exciting adventure I definitely miss my family. I really miss knowing that Cisco and Brigitte were so close but i'm already saving pennies to get them out here quickly. I know that soon I'll get to have them close to me again and i'll have my heart put back as one. On the other wonderful hand, I have Matthew. I'm really blessed to be able to be with the one I love and that no matter what we do or don't have - we're still Happy.

"Happiness"

I've really felt happy and content knowing that this is where the Lord would have us and all the little miracles he's given us to make it happen. He can work wonders. All this extra time and lack of funds has also really given me and Matthew the opportunity to spend quality time with one another and reconnect. We've also been blessed with extra time for personal scripture study, prayer, and time to meditate and ponder. We've got a list load of errands but it's wonderful having time to dedicate an hour or two a day to reconnect with our Savior and father in heaven. (read the "Don't be in a hurry" in this month's Ensign- it really helped us see the good of it all).

"Heilit"

As usual it's about me... but really, it's for those that I love. I promise to have photos posted of our beautiful oasis soon... but I do need to get my furniture in so you get the full effect. Also, here's a standing offer to any of our beloved friends interested in visiting - we would love to have you! If you pay for a ticket, we will have a comfy space for you in our home! :)