Back-To-School

First day of school.

Starting college classes.

Well, it's that time again! For most kids starting school is a big leap back into routines and schedules and home work. It's a little different for us. We school year round mostly, taking breaks when we need/ want to. I like it better this way I think. Before, I got bored during the summer. lol But, it's still hard to believe I'm starting my Junior year of high school. Someone recently asked me what grade I was in. When I told them I was starting 11th they said, "Oh, so you're on your way out." I guess so... That's a startling, and kind of scary fact.

Zachary and I started classes out at the community college today. We are in a program called Discover College where you can get a jump start on your education. I'm taking Health Services. By the end of my Junior year, I'll have my CNA. It's really a very neat program, and I'm thankful for the opportunity to do this. Both Zach and I will definitely have to get used to it, though. Walking around on a college campus as a student, at the age of 14 and 16. Yikes! Mom gave us each a memory verse to take with us to class this morning. Here's mine:

"I will say to the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.'"

Psalm 91:2

This reminds me that, though I may be uncertain about my future, which I am right now, to take it one day at a time and not worry. I am in the care of the Lord Almighty!

The Rebelution

Daddy, Zachary, and I were able to go to a Rebelutionary conference today. Wow. I've gotta say, it was amazing! They are led by 21 year old twin brothers. Alex and Brett Harris. This is their website...I encourage you to check it out. :) http://http://www.therebelution.com/ Here are some things I learned:

Rebellion + Revolution = Rebelution

Teen rebellion against low expectations.

They spoke about how our generation of teenagers are shackled by low expectations. If you look back in history you'll find that "teenagers" didn't even exist. There were children and adults. In fact they shared that the word "teenager" wasn't even used until 1941. That's less than 70 years ago. And, what's more, is that most of the kids our age back then had adults responsibilities. So, what's changed? It's not like the people then were super geniuses or anything. They were normal, like you and me. What's changed, as Alex and Brett say, are the expectations.

As the day progressed, Alex and Brett started challenging us. They talked about doing hard things. Raising our expectations. Stepping out of our comfort zones. Doing the teen years differently; for the glory of God!

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."

1 Timothy 4:12

Lovely Blog Award

I want to thank Tessa for giving me a "One Lovely Blog Award". Very much appreciate it! :) Here's a few girls I think deserve it as well. Thanks for reading!

1. Danielle
2. Buffy
3. Shelby
   

Ever ask yourself why?

Ever ask yourself why? Why did you say this, Katie? Why did you react this way, Katie? I know what the Bible says, what it teaches is wrong and right. I want to live by it. Yet, I end up doing the thing I try not to do. Why is that?

I definitely don't have all the answers. I don't even have most of the answers. I know there's a verse in the Bible that talks about this...doing something sinful even though you know it's wrong and deep down inside you're telling yourself not to do it, but you do it anyway. Did Paul say that? If so, I feel like Paul a lot. I can only ask God to guide me. Guide my words, my thoughts, my actions, my reactions. I just feel like I'm fighting the battle of sin everyday...I guess I am, actually. I've got a lot to work on. But, it's so comforting to know that God's there. He's guiding me. Helping me through life. Wow. Do you ever just sit back and think about that? The One who placed each star in it's place, who hung the moon, who put every petal on every daisy, is right beside you, always will be, helping you and guiding you.

Sweet Dreams & Wet Hair

Ok, I have a story. ;) Prepare to enter into the random world of Katie...

I have work this morning at the hospital. This means getting up early. Around 6:30. So, I get up this morning...and get in the shower. Wash my hair. I'm tired, which is pretty much the norm. When I am in the shower I realize my alarm didn't go off this morning. I just woke up. I need to go turn off my alarm clock before it wakes someone up, because it's probably blasting right now (I have a radio alarm clock). When I walk back in my room after my shower, though, it's quiet. Then, I look at my clock. 1:30 in the morning.

Has anybody ever done that? Dreamt that you were running late and supposed to be up but it was actually really early in the morning? Well, let's just say I felt pretty stupid. And, went back to bed. Hehe ;)

There ya go...blond moment of my life.

Adopted

I spent the past week at church camp. It was amazing! Though it would be cool, I think it's probably impossible to put down everything that happened. So, I'll do the highlights. :)

Here are some pictures of us at the lake:

Annie blobbed for missions! So, she was blobbed by a...big guy... (Is there a nice way to say that?) and went flying!

Me getting blobbed.

This is Zach getting blobbed by Dad.
One of the things we learned through the week was to "Go Beyond". The way they explained this was to combine your burden with your passion and go beyond yourself. Having God work through you to do something awesome for Him. This is something I want to challenge myself to do. To "Go Beyond" with my music. To share my story. To help people.

This week's camp was called "Adopted". We learned about how, as Christians, we are adopted into God's family. One thing that really hit me this week was my dad. Being grateful for my earthly father. I have some friends who don't have an active earthly dad in their lives and I see how that hurts them. I love these girls! And I feel like I can't do anything about their situation. On the last night I broke down and went and prayed with my dad. He hugged my sister and me and told us how proud he was of us. I became extremely thankful for my dad then. I have always known that he loves me and cares for me. And some people don't know that about their dad.

Our leaders told us this, one night this week: If you have a great earthly dad who cares for you or one that doesn't, you will always have a Heavenly Father. Because dad's, even the great ones, are going to fail. God will never let you down.

How does this hat look on me?

I got a chef hat today! :-)

At work today I was in the kitchen. I get to work there a lot, which I like. It's one of my favorite places to go. I work with the chef sometimes...and did today. Chef Adam. He gave me my new hat. Which I think is pretty cool! He also asked if I would put it on my blog. lol So, I thought I would.

Today, also, Momma came and ate lunch with me. It was a lot of fun! She got to meet Chef Adam and I showed her around some. Pretty neat. :)

I've gotta get now...singing out. Will post soon.