"O Father, light up the small duties of this day's life: May they shine with the beauty of Your countenance. May we believe that glory can dwell in the most common task of every day."

Blessed Augustine of Hippo


Saturday, May 23, 2009

I'm still here


INSANELY BUSY! Yep, that's been my life since May 3...when we (sans FDR) left --homeward bound. There is a long list of menial reasons for the "no-other-way" separation, that if I begin to tell you, you may think me mad. I shall spare you the boring details assuring you that we are well, thank God. Normalcy, as we Barberg's know it, is -- well, let's just say we're on the right road--I think.

This past year has brought on it's share of adjustments--for all of us. This time last year, we were on a 2 week vacation in Destin--soaking up the glorious beach and bam! the house finally sold while away. We returned to start the frenzied packing, sorting, tossing, with worry--praying and finally handing our earthly cares to God. It's hard to believe a full year has whirled past us at warped speed. I only pray God continues to give us His grace as we continue and learn while completely trusting in His ways--His path for our salvation.

All in all, it's been good to be home up north. To be with treasured friends and solid family members who share in our fight to follow God's will for our lives. We can not thank them enough for opening their homes, in sharing their food--it's no easy feat in feeding this gang, sacrificing their spare towels and space and even some extra funds. We are truly loved. It is amazing when others can come out of their "comfort-zones" for your sake. "Every good and perfect thing comes from above" May I remain grateful in and for ALL things.

We'll return to SVS June 1 and from there--well, I'll have to tell you then...

As we travel life's road, my love and prayers dear friends.