This past weekend, my husband and I had the honor of celebrating the life of one of his cousin’s sons. This young man’s life was only 20 years long this side of eternity. He was one of those really special kids. He made you feel like the most important person in the room, no matter
on June 2, 2020
Color, Race, Ethnicity, What is That? (Living in a Multicolored family)
Adoption . Family . Katie's RamblingsDid you know that I come from what is called a multicultural/multi-race home? And I have something to say. Growing up I did not know that skin color mattered until about the time I went to middle school, and then I got called names for having friends that were a different skin color
I have tried to be very encouraging in my posts during this COVID19 pandemic. I truly believe that there is no room for panic, over reacting, fear, anxiety, or disrespect during times like these. But I have something to say, so here it is… Let me start by making it clear, I have a very
Last night, I decided to watch the news. I rarely watch it, because I find it is usually very one sided and often very negative. But I do like to know what is being put out there to the masses as truth. What is everyone seeing and believing? I am shocked that the news continues
on May 17, 2020
Little Things Matter, Simple Steps make a Difference
Home Schooling . Katie, the Cleaning Lady . Katie's RamblingsWhen you have fifteen children and homeschool people ask you a lot of questions. I don’t mind the curious questions, because let’s be honest I am nosey myself. I like to know things, especially, things about people and how they think, and what they do, and why they do it. One question I get asked
Ever since I can remember my parents taught me the importance of prayer. We prayed together at meals, my mom taught us to start our day in prayer, my dad led our family in prayer often. We prayed for other missionaries, we prayed for the lost, we prayed for each other. We gave thanks for