Life is what you paint iT by ariela bakken
Life Is What You Paint It is a powerful memoir of resilience, adoption, faith, and transformation. Ariela shares her journey from barefoot beginnings in Guatemala and life in an orphanage to building a life rooted in purpose, family, and hope. Through honest and heartfelt storytelling, she reflects on identity, belonging, healing, and what it means to overcome a difficult past.
From the yellow walls of the orphanage to a completely new life in another country, this story captures the emotional reality of adoption and the lasting impact it leaves on the heart. But this is more than a story of survival it is about finding purpose, learning gratitude, and discovering that your past does not define your future.
For anyone searching for
meaning,
direction,
healing, or a
fresh start,
Life Is What You Paint It is a reminder that even the hardest beginnings can lead to a life filled with beauty, hope, and restoration.
