New Blog Address

Since we are no longer the Barron Fam 5. I moved our blog to a new blog address. It is apartofhisplan.blogspot.com. I added new pics from our camping trip. Sorry for the change. I just needed to do it now that we are the Barron family of 6!!!!

Barron Update

Bo is on his 6 th week of working for the new company. He enjoys the work and the company. The company just laid off employees so we are so thankful Bo still has a job. He works with his dad and brother and they are becoming famous for how hard they work. God and his provisions are perfect. I have to confess that it is still not easy to see Bo leave, but I find strength in my rock every week. This is the door God has opened, so I will rejoice and delight in His desires for us right now. Knowing He will provide work for Bo in Reno in his perfect timing. I have been finding comfort in a devotion "Streams in the Desert" where it talks about the strengthening of the oak tree. And today in church Pastor Jerry talked about the scars of the beautiful mountains in Canada. It's the trials and storms that produce strength in our lives. The oak tree only becomes strong when it has weathered the storms. As the mountains are shaped by the things they endure day after day. I desire the strength to stand in the unknown and trust the God who knows and be formed by the storms, so my life will radiate more of Him. God is so beautiful and I am learning day by day He is the most worthy of all my trust and faith!!! Have a blessed week soaking in the rays of Gods amazing power, strength and purpose!!!!!

Michael and Dawnah's Wedding

Our good buddy Michael and Dawnah got marriend this weekend. Bo got to be in the wedding and looked really handsome. The boys got dressed up to they wanted to look like daddy. It was a beautiful wedding. Always awesome to watch people do it Gods' awesome way!!!!

Swim Lessons

Well the boys took their first offical swim lessons. They had amazing teachers and learned so much. Tyler and Nathan were in the same class they learned to use a kick board, retrieve objects underwater, float on their back, and swim with BIG arms. Joshua learned how to swim underwater holding his breathe, retrieve things underwater, swim with arms and legs and float on his back. I am so thankful the boys are little fish now!!!

"The Fire"

Isaiah 43:2
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."
God is so perfect and amazing. On Friday night we had the scare of our lives. Bo had put day old charcol coal powder down in some dirt about 6 pm. We BBQ some ribs, ate dinner, the boys played, and them got ready for bed 8:30. As the boys were getting ready for bed, Bo had found a dead mouse under the sink (praise Jesus it was under there) and took it outside to the trash. On his way back he saw the fire. It was big. In the pictures the fire started at the bottom of the hill. The flames were almost as high as the tree in front. 10-15 foot high flames. He ran in and told us there was a fire and to get out of the house. I ran and got the boys out of the house and put them in the car. Bo went into super hero mode. He tried a fire extinquisher which did nothing. I called 911. He then got the hose and started to fight the fire. By the time I got off the phone. The huge flames had turned to smoke. By the time the fire truck had arrived Bo had put the fire out. It was God for sure. There is no way Bo could have gotten that fire out without God. It was huge!!!! The timing was perfect had Bo not gone out of the house even for a few more minutes the big tree would have caught on fire for sure. It was our burning bush like God sent Moses.

Our first Camp out

After Asilomar we headed east toward Yosemite. We stayed in a town called Coarsegold at a KOA campground. The campground had a pool and game room. We loved camping. It was so fun telling stories at night, walking to the bathroom with flashlights, and having fun brushing our teeth (we did a little dance). We can't wait to camp again.

More Asilomar Pictures

Asilomar

Every year we get to go the ocean in Monterey for a family reunion. Grandpa and grandma spoil us for 4 fabulous refreshing days. No cooking or cleaning. Surrounded by family who loves to be with eachother. It is a slice of heaven for my soul. This year the boys loved playing with Stuart, Philip and Amy. They enjoyed little Alex. We played at the beach. Went to the Dennis the Menace park. We had a talent show, too!

The Bo Update

Today Bo is in Sacramento filling our paperwork to officially start a 12 week job working in a prison in Susanville. He will be working with his dad, brother, and a friend re-wiring the prison. God is the provider. Bo has been looking for work since November. Every week God provides just what is needed. It is amazing to pray and trust and watch God move. The last 8 months have been a lesson in faith. When God says the things he says in the bible about always providing and not to worry. To trust him in all things. That He will never leave or forsake. All His beautiful words are true and powerful. I would have never volunteered to be in this place because it is hard and not easy. But as I sit and write I am in awe of God's love and promise to take care of His children. Sometimes the hardest places in life are the best because you are helpless and totally dependent on the God who can. I have learned so much about faith. That it really does grow the more you need to trust. Please pray that powerful things would happen as Bo works in the prison, as he works alongside his brother, father, and a friend who is a new believer. Pray for the boys and I as Bo will be gone a few days a week. God's timing, His plans, His purposes are always better then what I want for myself. I am excited about this new adventure and what is to come!!! Thanks for your prayers.

Haircuts

Nothing like a shaved head. How about 4 shaved heads.

Some fun Pics

Ruffus and Josh enjoying a nice day and our new garden. We are growing: watermelon, tomatoes, squash, cucumber, spinach, carrots, strawberries, and broccoli.

Over the Rainbow

This beautiful rainbow blessed us so much It was so bright and huge. God is so awesome!!!

S'mores

The other night we BBQ and enjoyed some s'mores. We just love them s'mores!!!

All Dressed Up

We had a beautiful Easter morning in our new house. We all woke up and got dressed in our Sunday best and took some pictures. The boys got to hunt for eggs all over in our new big yard. I think this was the best Easter yet. A week ago we made up some food bags to give to homeless people and today as we pulled into church we saw someone holding a sign. The boys all wanted to take food over to him. So we all walked over and gave him food. Then on the way back to the car the boys said we should give him some money, too. So we gave him a few dollars as well and invited him to church. But it gets better. In the food package I wrote a verse on paper Ephesians 3: 16-19. After a few songs, the man comes up to me and lets me know he got the note and was very thankful and started to leave. I told Tyler to go ask him to stay for church. Tyler invites him to stay and he did the whole service. God is awesome!!! I love watching the boys get excited about helping people and showing them Gods love at the same time. Happy Easter!!!!

More Pics

Happy Easter

Wishing everyone a beautiful day of remembering what Jesus did for us. We are so thankful He endured the cross for our freedom. He conquered the grave so we all may have life through Him. A few weeks ago Tyler looked at the moon and said he saw the cross in it. We took some pics and wanted to share what we got to see. It was a gift God used to show us how near He is. We also got the decorate some eggs. Happy Easter, He is Alive!!!!!

Boys Pictures

A house full of boys is sooooo much fun.....mud, mohawks, wrestling, and funny egg faces.

Mimi and Gramma G and Grandpa G

We have had fun with Mimi and Richard coming to see us in February. Gramma G and Grandpa G came just last weekend. We love spending time with grandparents.