I had the best of intentions of getting this done yesterday but it just didn’t happen. But I’m still going to do it today. And I’m ok with that. 1. We are all finally adjusted to being back home. Normal sleep schedules have resumed. Nap times, rest times and alone times are being had. A […]
If you read the previous post with our new email prayer letter you probably know what I’m talking about. We are moving. In about 4 months we will be moving across the country to Indianapolis. There is a wide range of emotions for us. I think we pretty much hit them all in one way […]
Well lots… playing with our new toys…drum set (yes full on drum set), food and dishes, chutes and ladders, puzzles, wearing our new rainboots everywhere, snowmobiling, making snowmen and snow forts, playing with cousins, getting some quality time with high school friends, eating lots of good food, making ice cream out of the abundance of snow, remembering how to […]
My favorite moments thus far… Mason telling me this morning that his heart is happy:) My mom helping me in the middle of the night when Kaia was throwing up. I love her. Watching our kids with my brother, sister-in-law and nephews and niece. They LOVE them! Looking out at the awesome view from the […]
In the last 5 days we’ve been hearing those words a lot around here. At home accidents happen all the time but they are small and usually fixable. But I think something happened when we crossed into the state of Ohio. Or maybe it’s the different zone, an unusually high amount of sugar? Who knows […]
After some unexpected delays, long layovers, lots of snacks and little sleep 5 tired but still excited Barelas made it to Ohio. Wow, what a good feeling to put my feet down on Ohio ground and let the kids run through the airport to open and waiting arms of grandparents! Especially when my arms are […]
Off to Ohio we go for the next 5 weeks. Any prayers and thoughts happily accepted as we travel all day long today! Ohio here we come!
Brian here… i love the strategic part of college ministry–selecting leaders, making plans, executing plans, solving problems. i also love what that planning produces–spiritually healthy college students who love jesus and people well. here is a picture taken after one of our student leader meetings; i’m always amazed at how easy it is to do […]
Again, I go with the bullet list style because it’s just the easiest. Last week we enjoyed an early Christmas with Brian’s parents over Skype since we will not see them over the holidays. Even though being altogether would have been the best, it was still special. I know they like seeing the kids faces […]
my husband made this slideshow to capture the experience. it’s still fun for us to watch!