Mindy J Kaleta
Surviving the Tornadoes of Mental Illness Receiving a mental illness diagnosis is a life changing experience. Whether it is something you experience or a loved one, both are affected. Your head is spinning and you feel off-balance. It feels like a cyclone, a tornado bringing devastation, lost dreams and broken hearts. The emotions of someone …
“the God who sees me” I am always in His thoughts; He is always in mine He promises I will never be alone; He is always with me He speaks to me through His Word; I am eager to hear what He has to say Prayer is God and me talking things over; I …
It’s Simply Spring! Sun brightly shining Air feeling balmy Tulips strongly rising Seeds courageously sprouting Bunnies strategically hopping Birds boisterously singing Squirrels recklessly scurrying Ladybugs slowly crawling Raindrops gently falling Thunder timely grumbling Winds blusterly whipping Clouds swiftly moving Folks pleasantly visiting Children delightfully giggling Dogs good-naturedly barking Neighborhoods busily buzzing …
my happy place Have you ever found yourself wanting to find a lovely, serene, safe space to renew, relax and refresh? As an introvert personality, I yearn for that a good deal of the time. Do you remember when you used to tie blankets to chairs and table legs to build a tent and make a …
kids build character thru the love of a dog To get a dog or not. That is the question many families face at one time or another. Whether you are still in the discovery phase as to whether you want to take on that responsibility or have already taken the leap wondering if …
In several conversations with others recently, I was catapulted back to a time when I was struggling unsuccessfully with what we call “having the need to please”. This debilitating trait, as you may know, comes with a wide open door for any manipulator to easily draw one “the pleaser” in like a magnet. While …
It’s been awhile since I’ve sent my last post. This has been quite the month and one that set us back a bit. On June 9th we had to say goodbye to our handsome, sweet and sensitive 10 year old dog Roc. It happened unexpectedly and one month later, we are still in shock, …
“Our world is in chaos and life is uncertain.” I didn’t really know how to express my feelings about some very disturbing news headlines this week. My emotions were all over the place. Anger, disgust, sadness…and more emotions I couldn’t identify…all wrapped up in one. It brought back memories of the 60’s when …
Just Be You “Being you” isn’t about deciding what you want but in learning what God created you to be with the unique gifts, talents, opportunities & resources He’s given you. When you trust Him enough to follow His blueprint for your life, you will find all that you have been striving, craving and searching. Happiness is surrendering your dreams …
Mud puddles remind me of my childhood days lovingly caring for my tadpoles placed in a large mason jar. I was so proud of them and eager to see them get their legs. I watched spellbound as they began to transform into frogs. Soon they realized that if they could jump high enough, they …
you can’t be there for anyone while you are sinking in the mudRead More
Everyone has a bad day every once in awhile You forgot to pay a bill incurring a late fee. A co-worker somehow takes the credit in a project in which you worked overtime hours. On a trip home, in an effort to make up time getting out of work late to pick up your kids, …
I have a love/hate relationship with social media I love social media! I love keeping up with family, friends and trending topics. I love knowing that I can get information about my neighborhood, community, state, nation and the world in an instant. I love that I have unlimited ways to share my life with …
I posted this meme yesterday on my timeline and page without the true explanation behind it. I wrote it for my youngest daughter. Some of you may know, but many don’t, she suffers from Autism, depression, and several other health challenges. It’s hard. It’s hard for her and for those who love her. The …
When Fear Grips your Soul, Look for the JOY! We all know the elephant in the room, as we are isolated from family, friends, work and the little pleasures we used to enjoy right now. I can hear you saying…”Mindy, I’m scared and I just don’t see the joy in this.” Even when the media is …
Hello Everyone! Okay, peeps. NEW FEATURE at Ladybug Junction Farm! We all know that I am not a talented artist. In fact, I have said repeatedly that I can’t even draw a “stick person”. For a few months, I’ve been toying with the idea of learning to doodle. I love making memes on Canva …
