It’s been almost 2 weeks since I ran the Chicago Marathon. Mentally and physically I think I am still recovering. It was a whirlwind 36 hours in Chicago let me tell you. The weekend didn’t quite go as I had planned. There was that minor mishap when one of the engines in the plane went […]
So we’ve moved. We all know this. And I haven’t been too shy to say that our transition has been a little rough going. A lot of change, all at once. I’m not surprised by the difficulty. I know how the transition process works because this is isn’t our first time around the block. We […]
No matter where God has you, whether you love it or hate it you are there for a reason. Maybe it’s not the job you want, the house you want, the stage of life you love or the state you so desire. That makes no difference. God can use you right where you are. Be […]
Two weeks ago today our family moved to Florida from Indiana. Life is very different here in Florida. There have been some very welcomed differences and others…well, it will take some time getting used to others. Here is a little bit about our new life. Geckos of all sizes everywhere outside and yes, a couple […]
Do you know the story of Esther in the Bible? It’s one of my faves. If you are not familiar with this story, do yourself a favor and take some time to read it. It’s short but man is it good! Love it. Esther was a woman of beauty, inside and out. A woman […]
I’ve been kind of quiet here on the blog for a couple of months. I’ve eluded to the fact that as a family we’ve had a lot going on and I felt the need to be more present with them and less here with you all. It’s been a process let me tell you, and […]
The Haps aka The Happenings of the Barela Family In no specific order of importance just how they popped into my head. We are T-minus 2The days and counting (loudly) days left in school. Mason is SO excited to be done! Our prayer for the last several weeks before he runs to the bus is […]
There is a significant difference in my days depending where or who I am drawing my strength from. It’s pretty much like night and day. Why do I even try to go without yielding my day, my thoughts, actions, attitudes, words and decisions to Him. Well the answer to that question is simple: laziness. Yep, there […]
Here it is! The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle! This the deal of the century here people! I got mine and I’ve been downloading great ebooks left and right. There are ebooks that covering all kinds of topics. I’m sure you will find something in here you love. It’s such a great deal I just had to […]
I’ve been a little quiet over here lately. Partly, I needed a rest from it all, just feeling I needed a time out (yes, moms can give themselves time outs) . Party, because life is a little crazy right now or as the pic so awesomely states above it’s cray cray. We have some […]