We are alive and well this morning

My good news minute in Relief Society this morning: "I am alive and well this morning."

Last night we held an unplanned escape from our house at one in the morning due to carbon monoxide. Our CO alarm was going off and Tyler started waking all the kids to get them out of the house. I was tempted to turn the thing off and go back to bed but know that carbon monoxide is not something you mess with. Thankfully it was a warm night as we sat on the porch and then eventually moved to the van while we waited for the fire department to show up.

Two firemen did show up in their big fire truck all decked out in their gear like they were attending to a real fire; I was just glad they didn't drive up with lights and sirens but am extra sorry we had to get them out of bed for what seemed like a trivial matter.

After checking things out, no CO was found anywhere. If there was any it's possible it vented out when we opened all the windows. It could also have been a glitch in the alarm. But to be safe we slept with all the windows open. I was awakened this morning to sunshine, slight breeze, and birds singing (and the framer working next door). I was reminded that summer is here to stay for awhile.