I have just finished the greatest book. The kind of book that hurts while you read, but that hurt is actually the effects of your heart growing wider and deeper and in profound ways. An extraordinary girl named Katie Davis, leaves her posh life at the top of her class and goes to Uganda for what was supposed to be a short-term missions trip. Instead, she finds herself drawn to the place God calls her and moved to Uganda to reach the needy people there. At 19 years old she began her journey to bring jobs to women who needed them so badly they prostituted themselves out, education to children whose families' wouldn't be able to afford it, medical care with her own two inexperienced but willing hands and has adopted 13 beautiful girls. She is remarkable. Her story is powerful.
You must read Kisses from Katie.
And then visit her blog.
And then visit her ministry website.
And then ask your husband to buy you these beads for Christmas because it would make you so very happy indeed to feel these precious women close to my heart. (Please, Mattie?)
Though far less exhilarating than the book above~ I am working on this scarf in a random mohair skein that was given to me. It is coming slowly because I am alternating between this and that pesky second glove that needs to be finished!
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9 comments:
I LOVE her blog. What an inspiration. She is an amazing woman. I have not read her book yet. I just might need to put it on hold at the library cause I am not allowed to spend any money. lol! :)
I've been reading her blog for a couple years and read her book when it first came out - she's so inspiring!
I always think it's good to remember that our vocations are holy and pleasing to God when exercised in the unseen daily suffering that comes with caring for the neighbors God has placed right in front of us today, no matter where we are, whether Katie Davis in Uganda with her adopted children, or you or me in our homes in Pennsylvania or Washington, with our children. The feeding, clothing, warming, and loving of the "least of the brethren" here and now is the same as doing it to Christ Himself. That sure comforts me.
(And hey, I'm liking that scarf. :)
I remember hearing an interview with her - she *is* an amazing woman.
Hi Rebecca,
I was just reading her blog before I looked at your blog. I've been reading her blog for a while now, but I would really like to read her book too! How are you and your family doing? I haven't talked to you in so long, but I follow you through your blog! Hope you all are doing really well.
Laura
Are you on Ravelry? If you haven't checked it out, it's a wonderful resource for yarnies.
Wow- it seems I am a little late in getting on the "Katie Train". Better late than never, right?! ;-)
Leah- you are absolutely right. Our vocations today as mothers offer us just as many opportunities to love and serve God... and our efforts to do so please Him just as much. Somehow, though, having 150 children over every Saturday and digging bugs out of feet seems like more of a sacrifice to me than the little things I do. :-)
Laura- HEY YOU! SO good to hear from you! We are doing well and I hope the same is true for you. We miss ya!
Anna~ yes, I am on ravelry! I love it. My name there is sgrbear724
Looks like a great read..I will have to check it out. Thanks for the tip :)
I'll definitely put it on my list of books to read. I LOVE Uganda and was there for 6 weeks in 2006.
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