on March 24, 2026
The “F” Words, and The Meaning of Life
Biblical Living . Day in the Life of a Big Family . Family . For My Children . Katie's Ramblings . ParentingRecently, I went with my father to a doctor’s appointment. At a certain age, it becomes a standard part of your exam to do a memory test. During the memory test the doctor asked my dad to list seven words that started with the letter “F” in less than a minute. I quickly came up
Sometimes I like to take a passage of Scripture and write it out in a way that makes more sense to me. Today, I was pondering Ecclesiastes 3. It is on my mind because I feel like I am in everyone of the “times” all at once. So, I thought I would share my journaling
on October 28, 2025
A Foster/Adoptive mom’s Story (the beginning)
Adoption . Family . Katie's Ramblings . Popular PostsOften, I have been surprised at the many requests I have had to write a book. But, I always just laugh, and say, “if I ever write a book it will be about adoption.” I may never write a book of my own, but I have decided to start writing out my adoption stories. I
on October 23, 2025
Journey to Obedience (Letting God Number our Children)
Adoption . Birth Stories . Family . For My Children . Home Schooling . Journey series . Parenting . Popular PostsJourney to Obedience (learning to live dependent on God) Recently, several people have encouraged me to write out our family story. My first thought was, ” who really wants to read our story.” But, I have enjoyed reading so many other peoples interesting and exciting stories online, and in books. Mine is just so ordinary.
on October 22, 2025
Prayer, Meditating on His Words
Day in the Life of a Big Family . For My Children . Katie's Ramblings . PrayerIf you have been a regular reader of my blog, you will see that I value prayer. Recently, I have been pondering the different types of prayer, and the value of coming to God in multiple ways. There is times that we should come to him in worship. Worship is a prayer that brings us
on October 17, 2025
10 Things I want My Adult Children to Know to Succeed in Life.
For My Children . Katie's RamblingsRecently, I have been pondering if I have taught my adult children everything they need for success in life. I have six children that are legally adults. I have nine more to prepare for adulthood. I pray for each one daily, and hope that I am giving them all they need to be successful in