Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖
What do you do when life changes overnight—and nothing looks the way you planned?
In this powerful Circle in Faith conversation, Ann shares a deeply moving story of love, loss, and surrender.
Newly married, Ann and her husband Jay were just beginning their life together when tragedy struck—her 19-year-old sister, Laura, was in a devastating car accident while pregnant, leaving her in a coma for eight months.
In the midst of unimaginable uncertainty, a miracle unfolded—Laura gave birth to a healthy baby girl while still in the coma.
With faith and courage, Ann and Jay stepped in to care for the baby. When Laura eventually woke, she was left with a traumatic brain injury that made it impossible for her to raise her daughter. Ann and Jay made the life-changing decision to adopt her—while Ann’s parents lovingly cared for Laura.
But the story doesn’t end there.
Ann opens up about her personal journey—from being someone who needed control… to learning how to fully trust God.
Through unexpected responsibility, other life circumstances, caregiving, and deep faith, God gently reshaped her heart and showed her that He is always in control.
Today, Ann serves as Laura’s primary caregiver, walking out a life of compassion, sacrifice, and unwavering faith.
And through it all, God has brought beauty from ashes—blessing their family with three beautiful granddaughters and a legacy of love and faith.
This is a story of surrender.
A story of resilience.
And a reminder that even in life’s hardest moments… God is still writing something beautiful.
If you’ve ever struggled to let go of control or trust God in the unknown, this conversation will speak directly to your heart.
Guiding Scripture:
Philippians 1:6 ...being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Psalm 13:1. How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?
Psalm 25:5 ...guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to give you hope and a future....."
At Circle In Faith, we inspire and empower women over 50 to step into their purpose, trust God's timing, and never give up on their dreams.
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In Him,
Christine Barela 💖
Founder of Circle In Faith