Thursday, June 6, 2013
It's amazing how this young women really got it at such a young age. I think back on my teen years. I was involved in a lot of things that had nothing to do with God's plan. I have read the first three chapters so far and this young lady is truly gifted with God's wisdom. What an example of the love of Jesus and a good reminder of what we should all be doing as Christians. I can't wait to finish reading this book.
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I thought for sure I would cry throughout the book since I cried while reading the Acknowledgements!!! (Who reads those anyway?!?!)
ReplyDeleteI have not cried, but I have certainly been blessed.
One silly thing about me while reading books is that I like it when another author I like is quoted or a story or scripture verse or idea I like is noted. Katie has done this several times, so of course, I love her story all the more! :-)
For example: Fredrick Buechner was quoted. I love the story of the Velveteen Rabbit - talked about by Katie.
I definitely have more to say, but I will probably try to comment more later.
~Kathryn E.
After traveling to India with my daughter this past January I can relate to Katie's story. You just don't realize how good you have it until you have to experience the hardships of an undeveloped country. We too visited slums and saw people living in extreme poverty. She is like a modern day Mother Teresa. I love her. I also fell in love with Katie and her deep devotion to our Lord and Savior. I have been deeply blessed by her story and amazed at her wisdom. I must admit I still do not get the deep sacrifice of such a Loving God. I believe it but I don't always get it. After reading this book I feel closer to Jesus and His plan for me. I especially like the part were Katie is felling over whelmed and realizes that all she can do is just commit to helping one person at a time. I to get this feeling of too many to help and not enough resources. This made me feel better. I was also amazed when I woke up this morning and decided to take the advise of Katie. She starts her day off with God, which I try to do on most days, them takes care of her own children's needs, then the house work. Then off to who ever God puts in her life to help beyond her family. It's truly an amazing way to handle the day. I don't think God's plan for me is to live in a different country to help the poorest of the poor. I feel I am living out my calling with the work I do, but now I can love and sacrifice more just from reading this book. I'm excited to grow closer to God and glorify Him more with my life. I'm always amazed at God's plan for my life, and I believe this was definitely a book He wanted me to read. I am still processing this book and thinking and praying about what He would have me do next. Now if I can just keep my selfish self out of His way.
ReplyDeleteI am the type of person who reads books over and over. I got Kisses From Katie from the library, and I am seriously considering buying a copy of my own. There were too many things for me to write down to remember!!! Too many to write in a blog comment entry. :-)
ReplyDeleteOne of the things that stands out to me was the way that she talked about each of the girls as they joined her family. She dedicated a whole paragraph to describing their qualities and character. She always spoke positively. Katie challenged me to look at my own daughter and consider what would Vivienne's paragraph say? (And what would a paragraph say about my husband?) I think this is something we can all consider as we interact with others. What good things do we see in them? How has God created them to reflect his glory?