Yes that’s the title and yes that’s what I’m going to blog about.
- I am not a writer
- I am not a deep thinker
- I am talkative
- Sometimes my lists aren’t really on point
So yes, I don’t know what to blog about. I thought about telling you about money and why it’s so important and why I don’t like money… I thought about talking to you about my new job and the attack I’ve been under and then the relief from the attack after doing some serious spiritual warfare… I thought about talking about my dog and how much I’ll miss her when I’m gone.
Why are you so scatterbrained Katelyn?
Um, possibly because in roughly 5.5 months I leave everything I’ve ever known!
Doesn’t that seem reasonable when you are giving up all the nice things, family, friends, community, money, etc. you’ve ever had… for the last 23 years?! I think so.
But it’s all good! I know what I will be gaining will be FAR greater.
I was accepted to the World Race a little over a month and a half ago… and oh my gosh, has it been a whirlwind. (It has.) I have gained 68 new bros and sisters in Christ, who are all incredible in their own way… and they are in love with God. We have the same vision, all 68 of us were lead to route 2 out of all the other routes. So not only have a gained a new family, I have been growing in faith and love with them… which is pretty dang cool.
Now, I might as well talk about my biological family for a second, because anytime I think about being apart from them for a year I start crying…
I am going to miss my parents (Kevin and Madeliene) SO MUCH. I will miss their hugs and kisses, their silliness, and especially their encouraging words and prayer.
I am going to miss my sister and brother in law (Shannon and Steve). I will miss joining them for the holidays, birthdays, and school events. I will miss seeing their joy and love for each other. I will miss saying ‘You nasty’ upon entering their home. I will miss my sister’s advice and Sci-Fi/comedy date nights.
I will miss my nephew in law (Chris) and teasing him for being older than me. I will miss having to sit at the kids table with him at holiday gatherings.
I will miss my oldest niece (Emily). I will miss her turning Sweet 16 and starting her junior year of high school. I will miss being nerdy bookworms together and sharing a tent while camping.
I will miss my middle nephew (Jonathon). I will miss wrestling with him and usually winning. I will miss measuring how much taller he is than me every time we’re together. I will miss watching him start his freshman year of high school.
I will miss my youngest niece (Zoe). I will miss her turning 9 years old and starting fourth grade. I will miss snuggles and laughs with her. I will miss singing Adele with her.
I will miss my youngest nephew (Daniel). I will miss him turning 6 years old and starting first grade. I will miss him asking to wrap me up like a tortilla and singing the Auntie Tortilla song.
I will miss my Aunt Karen’s silly, young heart and joy, my Uncle Mark’s dry humor, and occasional smile, my Uncle Larkin’s gruff voice and wisdom, my Cousins Zack and Cassy’s generous hearts and love for God.
There are so many people I hold so dear and can’t imagine life without. But I am so thankful for your faith in me, your encouraging words and financial backing to pursue this desire in my heart.
I still didn’t really know where I was going with all this, but I guess I’m in kind of a sappy mood. Please continue to lift me up in prayer and consider sharing my journey with a friend! I also can’t wait to share a fundraising progress update with you soon!
God is good, all the time.
