Hello and welcome to my blog. My name is Katy and I am currently a wife-in-limbo. Though my husband and I have been married for a very long time according to recent societal trends, we are currently separated. We have 4 children to show for it that are currently, and have been their entire academic lives, home educated. They are four of my greatest accomplishments so far in this life. If I can claim any, that is.
I have been a Christian since childhood but as I've grown in maturity, so has my relationship with Jesus Christ. Through severe trials and loss, love and gain, lovely surprises and disappointments, I have come to a deeper understanding of who Jesus Christ really is and the role he plays in my life. A place of desperation in my need for him. A realization that all that I am or ever hope to be, has been and can only be, accomplished through him.
I have been on a journey of personal identity and as I learn more about my Savior, do I truly learn more about me. Who I have been created to be. What I have been created to do. Through deep heart-ache, I have learned the freedom of true love through forgiveness. It hasn't been easy but the new freedom in my life has been really amazing. I guess it's really what the amazing Grace is all about.
I love to crochet and sew. I also love to repurpose items and make them into something new, like a skirt or dress into a lovely apron, for example. I recently took up needle felting and I think I may be addicted. sssshhhhh. I like to read when I can get myself to sit down.
I love the outdoors. I love taking field trips, which are really just excuses for all of us to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. I think family road trips and camping are a must for building strong family bonds! I love riding my bike. It's a pink beach cruiser with silver flames on the seat and it has a basket. Doesn't that sound absolutely lovely? My husband presented it to me for my birthday, right after my youngest was born. It was one of the best birthday presents I've ever received!
I also love my crock pot and crisp (but sunny) fall days. I want to enjoy life, every aspect of it. I want to live a lovely life. I am determined to!
My lovely family (a few years ago, now)...@ the GRAND CANYON!
Isn't it the most lovely natural wonder you've ever seen?
(the canyon not the family--although they are pretty awesome too, aren't they?)
Hi, Katy! I've so enjoyed reading all about you. You have a beautiful family and are one blessed lady! It's awesome that you've come to know that you are all you need to be in Christ Jesus! He is amazing. Enough said! I'm your newest fan. Thank you so much for following Bella Nest. Can't wait to get to know you better!
ReplyDeleteHi Katy,
ReplyDeleteI found you in Lakewood Neighborhoods. Went to your website and was just amazed on your writing. You are very talented and blessed with a lovely family. I, too live in Lakewood, raised here and raised our family here. I noticed you are very happy with our community and just wanted to offer you my service as a real estate agent if and whenever the time is right for you and your family to purchase a home. Stay positive as you so honestly show in your writing. Hopefully some day I may have the pleasure to meet you. You can find me at https://www.facebook.com/LifeInLakewoodRealtor
Take care and always the very best to you and your family.
Lou McNamee