Ah, the piano and strings are playing here again!
And my writing flame is flickering!
And I’m sitting happy in front of a window, candle lit, sun shining, flowers potted, music playing….
…letting words flow.
Life feels good because of it.
The children are tucked away in classrooms, and Mama here isn’t this semester. I’m back to home, to words, to me.
As it turns out, if you are called to be a stay at home mother and you want to have a renewed vigor for your post, go work for a while. Half a year maybe. Then return. Your heart will roll tenderly toward the walls you once despised.
I imagine the reverse is also true. If you’re called to work and want a new vivacity for employment, stay home for a stint. Chances are, you’ll end up appreciating the purposes for which you have been beckoned.
And if not, for either sort, maybe a change is pending. Pray about it.
Speaking of prayer, I have pondered and prayed about what this space should morph itself into this year. The word on the street several moons back was that blogs are on the back burner. Fortunately for me, new polls and research are showing that folks are actually pining for them again, as tiny morsels on the social media outlets aren’t filling enough anymore. Amen.
I feel so led to give this another year’s go, but this time with a pinch of that renewed vigor I mentioned above.
I plan to post two to three times a week, each with its own theme of sorts:
Monday(ish) I will be taking a cue from a writing prompt book my husband gifted me for Christmas. I will answer one of the questions in each post. I will get to share stories about my childhood. I will get to tell you about the wild and wonderful and hurtful that has transpired in my 35 years. It will be fun and challenging and revealing. A few real examples of the questions I could answer are…
“Have you ever experienced something that just could not be logically explained?”
“Write about a messy area in your home, workplace, or life.”
“What do you do, even when you do not feel like it?”
Things like that. I’m looking forward to it.
Wednesday(ish) I would like to dive into the topic I mentioned in my last post. I had said that my heart was in a bit of a quandary about schooling options. After much thought, we are going to go for “the best of both” for a while. I am setting up a homeschooling home with publicly schooled children residing in it. In these posts, I will…
Share how we are doing that, what is working, what isn’t, and how to dabble in it all.
I am finding myself extremely passionate about home learning AND the public school system – and I plan to share why in the first post.
Thursday/Friday/Saturday(ish) I’d like to have the freedom of a random post most weeks. Whatever life is throwing, whatever I am learning, whatever kinds of joys or wisdoms or encounters I’m having…I’ll write about them on these days. Could be in the form of a poem, a review, a simple reflection, a recipe, an idea,a fictional story…it’s open!
I also have a few more writing projects I’ll present here as well. And if I ever have the humble privilege of guest writing on other sites, I’ll most certainly let it be known in these parts.
I pray this place lifts you up and draws you close this year. Leave me a line (here/FB/Insta…) just to say hi and let me know you’re coming along. I like and need the interaction. You’re a big part of this.
Thank you for journeying with me, friends. Have a happy day.
You inspire me. You are a young woman with lots of His wisdom. Thank you for sharing.
Love your posts. They speak to me. Always timely.
Oh I’m so pleased to know this! Timing is something I pray about when posting. Thank you very much for reading! 🙂
Thank you so much. Truly. I’m glad you’re a following along here! Glad to have you! 🙂
I’m in…looking forward to tagging along????
I continue to be amazed at the wonderful and Godly woman you have become. I knew when I first met you (you were in 3rd grade I believe) that you were very special 🙂 Katie (sorry, you will always be Katie to me), your words and heart inspire me and bring me so much joy and really make me seek the Lord’s will in my life. I pray you continue to follow His lead. Praying God’s love, protection, and blessing on you and yours. Love you!
Your overview for our New Year sounds both timely and befitting in this chaotic world we call home. Seeing as how I “own stock” in your sweet Texas heritage, I have “rights” as your Grandmother to encourage you in all you do. I see some of your upbringing shining through your writings and I am thankful and grateful for you and your God centered talent. Texas Mawmaw❤
Yay!! This makes my heart so happy! I had a feeling this was coming and I have been visiting the blog daily since Monday (since I gave up social media for the corporate fast????) in anticipation of your return! Your words are encouraging and inspiring. They speak such truth and provide great wisdom during this phase of my life. And what a blessing to know I will get to hear your heart even more as the year unfolds. ???????? You, my sweet friend, and your gift of word weaving bless me immensely!! ????????
Love when I have a moment to read one of your posts! Always so insightful. You remind me of Anne of Green Gables in the way you form your words. xoxo
Yay!! This makes my heart so happy! I had a feeling this was coming and I have been visiting the blog daily since Monday (since I gave up social media for the corporate fast????) in anticipation of your return! Your words are encouraging and inspiring. They speak such truth and provide great wisdom during this phase of my life. And what a blessing to know I will get to hear your heart even more as the year unfolds. ???????? You, my sweet friend, and your gift of word weaving bless me
Love Anne! And I’m so happy to know you read along! Hugs to you Lindsay!
Thank you, thank you, thank you MawMaw! You’re encouragement and support really bless me! Love you!! 🙂
I’m still “Katie” to lots of people! I go by both 🙂 Thank you for your faithful encouragement Lisa – all these years. I am so grateful for it! Hugs to you! 🙂
Looking forward to you being here! 🙂 Many thanks!
Always love reading your words! Definitely look forward to reading your posts, Katie. You have a very special gift in writing and I’m excited to join you in this journey from the heart this year. Love you! ????
I will be looking forward to hearing from you in 2019. Our paths never seem to pass at church and this has been a good way to get to know you. You have wisdom to share so thank you for being obedient to share that wisdom with us. I love your posting plan and will be praying for God to use you and this format in some amazing ways!
I love you too Patty! Thank you for always being such a kind and uplifting encouragement to me in my writing. Means so much! Sending hugs!
Thank you so much for the encouragement Cindy! Next time you see me at church come up and hug me if you can catch me! I feel like I run laps around the place when I’m there!…usually trying to find my children or my husband! I’m grateful for you and so pleased to have you as church family!
This excites me Sugar! Mama Is In!!!
I am excited to hear that you will be writing more. I so appreciate how you honestly share your thoughts, feelings, and struggles. It sure helps and encourages this mama. I will be following along!
Oh I’m so blessed to know you’ve found encouragement here! Thats my hope and prayer. SO glad you’ll be journeying along! 🙂
Yahoo! You’re the best! Love you! 🙂
I’m so excited to follow you on this journey. Your words seem to find me at the right time and help me keep the little bit of mom-sanity that I have. I’m sure you didn’t know that you are and have been a great example to me on being a mother, wife, and woman through your blog and wisdom gatherings. Your light shines brightly in our church especially to young couples and families. God has given you a gift as a wordsmith and you use it well.
I’m so happy that you’re back to writing. I’ve missed reading your thoughts.
This is sweet. It always feels kinda good to be missed, doesn’t it? Thank you!
This is so kind and encouraging. Thank you so much for sharing. I’m really glad you’re reading along! I hope it continues to bless you! 🙂
I love being connected to you by reading your blog 🙂
I love this! I’m so glad to know it! And I hope you are doing so, so well Natalie! 🙂
Kate – I so enjoy your sincere writing which reveals your heart, your identity. May the Spirit inspire & encourage you as He loves & leads you & your readers. I am excited to share in this. Before my daughter, Laurie, suddenly went to live in the Light of Jesus love in June of 2017, she was a writer for Scholastic & blogged, edited & inspired her husband’s sermons. She sang beautifully & passed this music to her now 7 year old son Oliver Tate.
We are so blessed to be in the CHF family and look forward to your ministry with your gifted hubby. Sorry such a long comment. Love & prayers from Kathy (alias Katie at work)
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. It sounds like she was amazing. We are so glad that you are a part of the CF family. Hugs to you today.