I wake up around 2:45 every morning but usually go back to sleep until 4. I don't get up and do anything. I read or play Word Games or Solitaire on my phone and wait for the sun to come up. This morning, I was thinking about things I never do, like go to the local donut shop that has been in this town for many years. First of all, I am not crazy about donuts. I remember loving them as a child, particularly the Krispy Kreme donuts that our mom bought from a Krispy Kreme truck that came down our street on Saturday mornings in Virginia Beach, VA. As an adult, I have eaten them a handful of times. They generally make me feel like I am going to be sick. I don't like sugar first thing in the morning. I like hardy breakfast foods like bacon and eggs. But, this morning, I thought I would get up, get dressed, and go into the Golden Glaze Donut place. I have never been in there. I have anxiety about going in places I have never been in, but I did it. As I was making my way to the little shop, I noticed the beautiful sunrise. There was a beam of light that appeared to be coming from the Earth and reaching into the ether. I took some pictures, but I did not have a good vantage point. The donut shop and the street leading to it are a lower level than my street and drive to get there (all of three blocks). I was go grateful for that message. I could hear Bob Marley and Three Little Birds. Out daughter has been very sick, but she is improving and hopefully, the new meds will help her continue to improve. We spent last Thursday through Tuesday with her, and I know that meant so much to her, as it did to us to be able to help. That beam was telling me that she was working on the better and her body is working on healing. So, I looked up the menu before I went and knew I wanted a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant. And, I knew my husband would want filled Long John's and donut holes. So, I got all of that, but then I spied a few lovely cheese Danishes on the top shelf and got myself one. I am not sorry. I loved every bite. Be pleased when you have an appetite and you don't get sick every time you eat and you aren't nauseated all of the time and you are not in chronic stomach pain. After I ate, I knew I had about 20 plants I needed to plant, but I knew I still had money on my Lowe's gift cards my kids gave me for Christmas, so I went back to Lowe's. I had no idea they opened at 6 AM. Oh, the wonders of early morning I knew nothing about until today! Donut shop opened at 5 and Lowe's at 6. Win win. Today, I planted two knockout roses--a coral and a double bud pink. I also planted three hostas, two San Marzano tomato plants, 12 curly kale plants, 12 red lettuce plants, & six spinach plants. I feel like the day has been so long though I have done much and felt grateful and busy. The light is extraordinary right now. We just had a severe thunderstorm, and everything outside looks like it's in high definition. I need to go take some pics. I hope all of you guys are doing well. Be there for your loved ones. Support them always. Blessings to all.