Today, I am moving home. I haven't lived at home in over two years, and it's not something I was especially hoping to do again. I'm going to miss my independence and the feeling of owning my own space. However, it's simply necessary because of money. Living at home didn't work through all my teenage years, which was filled with rather dramatic teenage angst and almost constant lock down.
However, I think this time will be different, because I am different. Even though I'm not looking forward to moving home, my brothers are really excited. The other day, I reminded my brother Braden that I will be moving home for the summer. His response? "I know, and it's going to be so much fun!" I have since begun to look at moving home in a different light. I have 5 little brothers, and they're growing up way too fast. Some of them don't even remember my ever living at home. This is probably the last chance I will have to spend this much time with them, and that time is valuable.
I guess it's really about perspective. I just hope I am granted lots of grace and patience this summer, because with my large family, I will need it!
Love,
Katy

Have you ever made a really, really big mistake? The kind of mistake that makes you unable to do anything efficiently, to study, or to think. One that keeps you up at night and gives you nightmares when you are asleep. Well, I did recently, and it has affected many important relationships in my life. It's consumed me so much that writing about anything else seems impossible.
However, it's not really about what I've done. Really, everything is about grace. So much of my life has been a lesson in the power of the grace of God. As I approached Him with this mess I made, I deserved nothing less than rejection. However, all I have received is love. Undenying, awesome love. This love has also been reflected to me through other people, and it is changing my soul. How great is our God!
On a more positive note, I am receiving all As this semester, which makes me quite happy. The only class I was worried about I skipped often and always fell asleep in, however, I pulled through in the end (this involved my staying up all night the night before the final to complete an entire lab manual and to study). My dad says that this only gives me a false sense of confidence in my ability to procrastinate. I say that it shows that I have mad cramming skills, and should do absolutely nothing to change my habits! ;)
May you experience the Lord's love for you as affluently as I have these past few days.
Love,
Katy