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Are you in step?

For the first time in a long while I am not in women’s group bible study. Usually, starting bible study is part of the “getting back into the normal routine” after summer. But this Fall I didn’t really feel like that is where God was calling me so I opted out. I didn’t really know […]

feeling fall.

Today I was really feeling Fall and thoroughly enjoying it. Cool air, sweatshirts and jeans. Leaves, leaves and more leaves on the ground and many more to come down! But I love the smell and the colors of the Fall outside. I made a delicious (if I do say so myself) Fall meal to go […]

preparing for fall.

Fall is my favorite time of the year for lots of reasons. One reason is because I like the way my house looks when it’s decorated for fall. It’s extra cozy and comfy with the warm colors of orange, mustard and deep reds and browns. I like to change the look for the season mostly […]

Road Trippin’ Barela Style

A weekend to Ohio is where we are going. We’ve got this down to a science. We know the stops to make where everyone will be happy. And we know how to keep everyone semi-content while driving. Right now Mase is watching Netflix on the ipdad, Kaia and Theia are watching their own shows on […]

out of season.

Once again I’ve been introduced to a new “friend” via twitter. We have a common interest in running among other things so we’ve been chatting back and forth a bit. I checked out her blog yesterday titled Fruit in Season. Although I’ve just tuned in to her blog I’m really enjoying it. She has a […]

Why I do it.

photo credit:  Why do you run? I get asked quite often this question. I have lots of reasons why, which some have changed as life has changed… It makes me a better wife and mother. It is time for me to clear my head. To be alone. To listen to Him and talk to Him […]