Life Update

[@emilypanko2434]

Loved hearing from you! Loved just spending time with family this Christmas and not having to be anywhere! We're from Indiana..Hendricks County..close to Indianapolis! Thinking of you and your family as you move and find a new home! I've loved your frugal content, recipes, and homeschooling help!

[@largefamilymama]

Wow you are one busy lady! No wonder you haven’t made many videos lately. I love the sound of your family’s Christmas gifts. Happy New Year 🎉

[@catheswansonauthor]

I am so glad about your move to Indiana and the upcoming trip to California! Our Christmas was nice. We celebrated with each son's family individually and still have one more gathering. I would love to have all of them together, but I'm grateful we could spend some time with each of them.

[@NancyDutcher]

Highlight of 2024- my husband with Parkinson dementia enjoyed Christmas. H has been at a point for nearly a year that he shows no emotion. It is hard to watch. Christmas however brought him to life this year and I praise God for that. It lasted around three days. That was what made Christmas for the whole family.

[@marlacosner3115]

Working and balancing being a present mom is definitely so hard-I feel this! ❤

[@gabriellemedeiros3161]

Chalice ! Happy New Year to you + yours! So glad to see you!

[@hollylindow-uz8xj]

I feel you on not being able to get to things. We are raising and adopting our grandson 💙. Little adventures along the way!

[@AmandainChrist88]

I’m glad you’re okay. I knew you were. No need to explain . God bless you sister and your family in Jesus name .

[@ChantelKlassen]

Wow, another move?! Our move went well last year but I can't imagine doing another one anytime soon. But I'm thankful you guys are heading somewhere that you've loved before. Praying for you as you have a lot going on again this year!

[@jessicabulloch5302]

Good to see you and glad everyone is well. I have shared here before that I am a pediatric homecare nurse and have 8 kids and still homeschooling 4 of them, just saying this so you know you are not alone it is very hard to survive these days without 2 incomes. It is emotionally and physically draining to wear so many hats but the Lord will make us strong for His glory. I hope you can rest more and resume your first calling if possible, when you return to Indiana. ❤

[@Waysofherhousehold]

So good to have an update from you ❤ You seemed so drained this past year, but you look a lot happier in this video. I’m going to work on the challenge (and hopefully put it on KZbin), but I’ve already been working through a lot of our food storage the past few months.

[@rachaelsupadventures]

That is one of the things I love about the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and our little city! Everything is within a mile from our house that we need. However, the bad part is we are limited on what we can buy in the grocery because the prices are higher and we have less selection. We can drive 30 minutes to go to Walmart though. I finally started making videos! I do not think they are very good yet but they are improving! And I have 50 subscribers now which I think is amazing. I feel so blessed! Monday hubby had an appt with the VA to start the process of getting a rating. It is similar to disability only it goes by percentages. An example is he has tinnitus and if approved that is a 10% rating equal to around $175 a month. He also has a hearing loss and impaired vision. So whatever the rating is if accepted lets say each is 10% that would give him 30% for around $600 a month. Due to his service time and medical history his Dr. thinks he may qualify for 100% so we are praying about it and leaving it in God's hands. It would allow us to not have to worry financially. The service rep said it could take 2 weeks or 2 years so Until then we will just keep going!

[@Judi-lm2fj]

2024 had me having a stroke in July. God spared me, and I am turning my life around. Taking care of myself and my health. I now also have type 2 diabetes.

[@tanyaleonard4934]

Glad to see you back. Xx

[@thissimplelife653]

So good to “see”you again! I always love your videos! So funny!! Starbucks is a good motivator!! Girl!! You are doing so much!! There are times I have worked 40 hours, but 50 hours..I can’t imagine! I am fixing to go back to school to become a Medical Assistant at the age of 38! In my eyes you are supermom and you encourage me so much!!❤️

[@TheJoyarmstrong1]

It is so good to see your face!❤ I will be praying for your move. I’m so glad you are moving back to Indiana!🎉 It’s such a great place. Please stop by and stay with us on your way to California! Love you, my friend!

[@ChantelKlassen]

Wahoooo, it's Challice! I'm heading to bed now but will be watching this in the morning!

[@janetfuhrmaneck3149]

I’m so glad to hear from you and that you’re moving back! I know moving is a daunting task, but I pray you can get back to the work that you love!

[@karenm7433]

I applaud you for going back into the workforce and making things work!! As a Michigander, I’m sad to see you go and wish you had a better experience. It’s a great state

[@malindagosnell6533]

So glad to see you, I have missed your videos. Glad you all are doing well. Will be praying for a smooth transition and move for you all. Happy New Year!!

[@makingitwithmaudie]

Praying for you and your entire situation. We’re participating in the challenge too but modifying it to fit our needs 🤍

[@RecipesRepurposingandReallife]

Sounds so busy!

[@Waysofherhousehold]

Praying for you ❤

[@Waysofherhousehold]

We live in southern IL now and I love hearing the coal trains here ❤ We didn’t have trains when we lived in IN either.

[@Waysofherhousehold]

2024 was a really hard year for us, especially financially. God is still so good and all of our needs have been met!

[@sdb87]

Yay, so glad to see you back! 🎉 Your videos are like a visit with an old friend. I have so many questions! Are you gonna be taking your trailer or starting over fresh? Will you also be getting a job in Indiana? I can tell you are excited about the move and I'm so happy for you! (Secretly I'm living vicariously through you because I want to move out of my awful neighborhood SO BADLY!!!) Looking forward to the next video and going on the 2025 journey with you! 🙏

[@lynnbowen4141]

Thank you for the update! I too am back in northern Indiana. I moved in the summer back to my hometown. 40 years since I moved away. Praying for a smooth transition for your family!

[@user-xt4mg1hl4x]

Great video to start the new year. We just recently made a big move too and I’ve started working again after 4 years of staying home. I too have been thinking about making changes this year and learning how to manage my time better so that I can work and care for the home. You’re not alone and your videos are very comforting and motivating.

[@angelafleming3328]

Glad you are back 2024 has been a whirlwind I got bit by a tick in June and ended up with alpha gal syndrome which stinks but I am learning to live dairy free and beef free and trying to be positive about it. My husband is still in the late stages of dementia and we are just doing the best we can with him dementia can make people mean and hard to handle but thankful he is still with us he is only 52 so hoping we get another year but not sure that will happen. My daughter turned 18 and will be starting college in the fall lots of things going on. Glad you will be able to move back to Indiana i feel for you moving again is rough. Glad to see you again Chelise take care and stay safe!

[@rachaelsupadventures]

Sweet Challice I have missed you friend! Happy New Year!

[@beckygroff8698]

Glad you're back! Thank you for the updates! I'll be praying for all the details to work out according to Gods will ❤❤

[@GraceFilled]

Highlight of yr running 5k❤

[@Rita-ic9tv]

Welcome back 🎉 Happy New year

[@louisefrom8109]

Oh you have a lot going on, Are you moving back around the area you were? I’m so glad ur coming back on , and ur moving out of Michigan, hope to see you back on soon ❤️

[@esteeb42]

I hope I'm not repeating myself I thought I commented but don't see it. It's nice to see your smiling face again. It's understandable why you haven't been vlogging, sometimes it's just our season of life. It's obvious you're home sick for indiana. Prayers that you can make the move as smoothly as possible and find a nice new home. Does your husband have an estimated start date for his new pastor position in Indiana?

[@kelsijackson1905]

My highlight was I got Married! FINALLY