Katie's Turn

Mark said it is my turn to post something.  So here goes.

God has been messing with me lately.  He has been stirring a tension in me that says "This isn't right.  Things need to change."  And although it makes me uncomfortable, I love it.  More on this in the days and weeks to come.

Many months ago, Mark started talking about Sea to Sea.  I know he has been wanting to do it for years.  I was not so sure about having him gone for weeks this summer.  Then we found out about the "one week" option for participants.  Mark looked at me and said "let's do it."  I hesitated only a few minutes (because I am a control-freak-planner kind of person), then felt God whisper "Do this.  It will work out.  Trust me."  So we registered.

My hesitation was because we have two beautiful daughters, ages one and two-and-a-half.  Our week apart in August is not something to take lightly.  But we have an amazing group of family and friends that have rallied and are willing to care for our little girls while we are gone.  We are so thankful.

I am reading a book right now called Seven by Jen Hatmaker.  It is a great read.  Funny.  Challenging.  But I caution you, only read it if you are ready to make some changes.  Lots of things are rolling around in my head.  Big things.  Things that will require me to make some changes in my comfortable Christian life.

A lot of people have been asking me "so how is the training going?"  Well, to be completely honest, the physical training has not started. I am dreaming of spring when I can load my girls in the burly and pedal around our neighborhood.  But God is changing my heart this winter.  And I am excited.

How?  you ask.  Well for one, during this season of Lent, I am trying to minimize distractions.  I deleted the pinterest and zulily apps from my ipad.  I deleted the facebook app from my phone. I am bored with tv that I normally looked forward to.  I am reading.  I am purging my house of all our extra stuff.  Stuff I neglected because "I am a busy Mom" is getting done.  And I am finding myself more content, free from worry, and happy.

And God is calling me to something else.  I'm not exactly sure what it is yet.  I am excited to be part of Sea to Sea to raise money to support organizations that work to eradicate poverty.  But there is more here.  I am feeling called to do something more directly, in my own community, with poverty.  And I'm excited to discover what it is.


Thanks for reading.
Katie