tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54523228694734526762024-02-19T10:27:10.536-05:00Life in the Key of KKaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-84331974875107903622015-06-06T16:18:00.002-04:002015-06-06T16:18:55.824-04:00"They that wait upon the LORD...shall run and not faint..." Isaiah 40:31Running is not my forte.
Neither is finishing what I start.
Or pushing myself when the going gets tough.
In fact, for two years, running was the bane of my fairly inactive existence. I ran because the rest of my family was running, and was, therefore, something we could do together. Or, in my case, something we could commiserate over when we were finally home and showered.
Sometime this Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-49935808275038102015-05-02T21:55:00.000-04:002015-05-02T21:55:00.500-04:00Dear Life,You really do like surprises, don't you? When Henry was born, I didn't think it was possible for my life to change so radically, so fast. But his birth was only the beginning, wasn't it?Of course it was.
Henry enjoys the local, annual production of Handel's Messiah.
Henry's changed my faith. Two years ago, I never thought I'd pray that a child would have the ability to swallow. ButKaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-48412187122927055742015-02-22T00:00:00.000-05:002015-02-22T00:00:00.956-05:00How I Spent My Summer VacationThis is late. Like really late. But the sentiments still apply. This will still be, in fact, what I did on my summer vacation. And it's never too late to talk about what God has done and to praise His goodness. This is a great way to justify procrastination, right?...
As far as I can recall, I don't ever remember my mother asking me to write a paper on this particular theme. If she did, in Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-4747753264057167622014-09-17T15:36:00.000-04:002014-09-17T15:36:00.077-04:00The Gratitude ChallengeSabrina from Hospital Flowers tagged me for this challenge going through the social media. Here's how the challenge is supposed to work: For 5 days, you write three things you are thankful for. In five days, that comes to fifteen things on your gratitude list. Then, you tag some people, and they write their own, so on and so forth.
This challenge is quite timely. With all that's going on, Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-5793597671062292122014-08-13T00:00:00.000-04:002014-08-13T00:00:02.943-04:00"Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit."- Edward AbbeyA wilderness is a desert wasteland. At first at appears devoid of anything living, green and wet. Quiet, lonely, desolate... Until you take a closer look. Only when you do will you see the magnificent flowers blooming on the cacti. Scorpions, tortoises and birds, skittering, lumbering or flitting into their respective hidey-holes.
Israel spent forty years lost in the desert. They complain of Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-6193794538900220712014-08-11T00:00:00.000-04:002014-08-11T00:00:07.759-04:00Out of the Mouths of Babes
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.-Psalm 8:2
For only being one year old, Henry sure has been through a lot of hardships. Physically speaking, his small body has taken some serious hits. Trisomy 21 Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-11567518339851246362014-08-09T16:04:00.002-04:002014-08-09T16:04:56.960-04:00Masquerade
"Paper faces on parade.Masquerade!Hide your face so the world will never find you."
God has been teaching me a lot of tough lessons in the past month, but one has come to the forefront recently. It started with a verse, which lead to a song, which made the cranial wires connect, and the light bulb turn on. Come to think of it, that's usually the pattern God uses to teach me. Step one, the Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-30405338010384375122014-07-28T17:09:00.000-04:002014-07-28T17:09:00.181-04:00Making Joyful Noises
Our family is very fond of music. Almost always there is music playing. During school, making dinner, going to sleep, working outside, you name it, we probably do it while listening to music, or at least singing. Broadway has always been my favorite genre. However, when I'm "where I need to be", spiritually speaking, I crave godly music.
One may ask, does the type of music we listen to really Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-12594803703653563612014-07-21T16:14:00.001-04:002014-07-21T16:14:53.786-04:00Two QuestionsAll the people who read here also read my Mom's blog, and most read my sister's-both of whom are much better at staying on top of things than yours truly. Therefore, by now, you are all probably well informed of Addison's latest miracle story of last week. So, I will be as brief as I can while still covering the general gist.
For the last three weeks, Henry had become less alert, more lethargic,Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-81242041655977533562014-07-19T00:00:00.000-04:002014-07-19T00:00:06.384-04:00Saturday Morning...Coffee Anyone?Anyone who's taken even one step across our threshold has been offered at least one cup of coffee. We're proud of our home brew and readily serve it up nearly constantly. One friend after spending one day with us went home and commented "they drink coffee all the time." *best Maxwell Smart impression* "And. Loving it." Seriously, we're Italians and, consequently, believe that there is a Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-1895257936895001632014-07-17T16:41:00.001-04:002014-07-17T16:41:49.836-04:00Let it Go
As you probably know, Addison spent 2 days at Children's National Hospital, and was officially diagnosed with Infantile Epilepsy. When we first heard that the "dropping" that he was doing on his left side was mostly likely to be a seizure, I started to have one of those firstborn moments. Any firstborn will understand what I mean. All the little people below you are your responsibility to Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-17529469300172872732014-06-22T00:00:00.000-04:002014-06-22T00:00:01.241-04:00Growth Points & Pains Part 4Sometimes our Pastor gets excited about the message and forgets to give us a title...either that or I missed it. Anyway, part four is about letting go of "me" and letting God transform me. Real life is only life in Him. This is the sermon that struck me the most. It was also the one that I struggled with the most. I've had a dream all my life, and I knew it was not the route God or my Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-35843047888200652382014-06-16T15:37:00.000-04:002014-06-16T16:38:10.751-04:00Growth Points & Pains Part 3- "Follow Me""Follow Me".
A simple enough request.
Right.
One definition of "follow" is to "accept the authority of". Another says to "conform to". This means we are to become Christ-like by treading in His footsteps. Have you ever heard the full song of "Good King Wenceslas"? In the song, the servant of the king can't keep up with his master because of the deep snow. But, the king tells him to walk Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-58481537105361235832013-04-20T00:00:00.000-04:002013-07-24T17:41:33.687-04:00"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you." - Louis B. SmedesWhat can set a soul free?
Change a life?
Heal a mind?
Melt a hard heart?
Satisfy a spirit?
Did you answer love? That would be right, but there's another answer.
Forgiveness.
Before I go on, let us have a quick look at what forgiveness is.
To pardon; to remit, as an offense or debt; to overlook an offense, and treat the offender as not guilty. The original and proper phrase is to Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-25122972911330818272013-04-13T00:00:00.000-04:002013-04-13T00:00:11.853-04:00HopeToday's "enlightened" society likes the idea of the Christian's moral teachings without the Christian's God (Creator of the morals) and one moral particularly emphasized is Hope.
It's not always called hope. Some modern synonyms of hope would be dream, wish or believe. And this is true to an extent. Here are the closest definitions to "contemporary hope":
"Desire; sometimes, eager desire."&Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-1885434642142071732013-03-29T15:36:00.004-04:002013-03-29T15:36:55.805-04:00The Tempered Wind
God's mercy has always astounded me. Time and time and time and time and time and time again He has shown His excellent mercies.
He has shown them to Israel as a nation:
Yet thou in thy manifold mercies forsookest them not in the wilderness...
according to thy manifold mercies thou gavest them saviours,
who saved them out of the hand of their Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-60308535112850827532013-03-23T21:21:00.000-04:002013-03-23T21:21:21.109-04:00"The People That Have Walked in Darkness Have Seen A Great Light"I am of the unwavering persuasion that everyone who has ever come to Christ has a beautiful, moving story to tell. It doesn't have to be complicated, or long. Just tell it. God gave you and I our separate stories for a reason- for in it, I guarantee, someone will relate with YOUR story. You never know who you might touch. With that in mind, I shall relate my simple life-changing story.
As aKaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-25062565785931168142013-03-15T18:06:00.003-04:002013-03-15T18:06:33.846-04:00TabooThere are some things you aren't allowed to discuss in today's society. If you do dare mention them outside your little accepted circle, you're called a bigot, close-minded, legalistic and worse. One of those "taboo terms" is submission.
Many different reactions will arise from speaking this little word aloud. Some will look at you funny, but hear what you have to say. Others will agree Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-1661014846760072102013-03-08T08:54:00.002-05:002013-03-08T08:54:50.112-05:00"There's a word you never say"Yes, the title is a quote from a musical. I'm afraid I do that a lot in this post. Actually I do that a lot period.
But there is one word that the category of "young adult Christians" have seemed to forget is in their vocabulary. I know it's merely a matter of avoidance that this word has been forgotten. I've heard it called the "perforated Bible syndrome". And this is not going Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-67537562025014382452013-03-02T08:32:00.005-05:002013-03-02T08:32:38.406-05:00Growth Points & Pains Part 2- Take Up Your CrossFor Part 1, read here.
Let's review the text:
"Then said Jesus unto his disciples,If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it:
and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it."
-Matthew 16:24, 25
Part 2 is cleverly titled: Take Up Your Cross.
What exactly doesKaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-58166321515058836842013-02-27T09:44:00.000-05:002013-02-27T09:44:52.470-05:00Growth Points & Pains Part 1- Introducing A New SeriesThe last time I truly posted, It was about pictures I'd found this past summer. Dear readers, I have to ask your forgiveness. I've been a "safe" blogger. My personal beliefs have not invaded my life heretofore, and therefore, did not enter my blogging. NO LONGER. From now on, I will endeavor that all my blog posts be uplifting, edifying, and exhorting. Please forgive me dear readers, Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-17108114386490486252013-02-27T00:01:00.000-05:002013-02-27T09:42:24.166-05:00Now My Lifesong Sings-living a life of praiseAnyone who is familiar with Casting Crowns knows that my title includes two of their song titles, my favorite of the two being "And Now My Lifesong Sings". This video has pretty pictures and the lyrics are included. The piano is played beautifully here. Please take a minute or two and listen.
Praise is so much more than singing a song or saying "Praise God!" when one is excited. Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-6985898048772440122013-02-25T17:34:00.001-05:002013-02-27T09:41:16.549-05:00Blessed- more than happinessThe word blessed is tossed about so frequently these days with a careless attitude.
"Have a blessed day."
"We're so blessed."
You hear them everywhere-the cashier at the grocery store, the get-well card from the neighbor, the good-bye hug from a friend.
While these phrases and uses are accurate, they're used without thought.
So, what does it mean to be blessed? Most would describe it as happy.Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-69144479232283993972012-08-30T22:57:00.001-04:002012-08-30T23:02:16.461-04:00Meet Anna of Maiden Voyage- Button Swap Post
Miss Bree (who you can read about here) asked me to take part in a Button Swap she is hosting. And my assigned partner was:
Miss Anna
of
Maiden Voyage
Miss Anna and I interviewed each other. Here are my question and her answers. So get to know this lovely lady.
What is your favorite topic to blog about?
Probably pictures. I love to take pictures and share them; I’m not a Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452322869473452676.post-62808315392234913622012-08-03T16:19:00.000-04:002012-08-03T16:19:00.541-04:00Picture editing
This is various editings of an old photo of Brianna (known affectionately as Nana).
This is the original.
Blemish fix, color boost, crop.
cinematic coloring
focal blur
HDR-type coloring and sharpening
my favorite is number 2...what about yours?
Kaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104083173439789027noreply@blogger.com1