Saturday, January 24, 2009
Who am I
Has anyone else ever woken up one morning and discovered that they really don't know who they are anymore. I don't know what or why it is that it seems that since we've moved to CA I have no idea who I am. I thought I was done "finding myself"... you know all those wonderful teenage/ college years. But here I am wondering- I know the basics- I am a daughter of God, I am the eldest daughter of Kent and Beverly, the sister to Dan,Christina, Liz, Andrew and Dave "Trophy" wife of Brian (haha) mom to Ty, Harley, Tank, and Chopper (you know I have to include them..) daughter in law to Joe and Bonnie, sister in law to Amanda, Andrea, Todd Greg, Carinna, Brittney, Alex, Riley, Kelly, Kaitlin, Kevin. Photographer, nursery leader, cub scout leader. But what does that all mean- am I really a nice person or am I really a just mean, am I a glass half full or am I really a pessimist, am I funny or am I boring? Sadly right now I dunno maybe all this questioning comes from all the changes that seem to be happening and somewhere in our storage unit I'll find where I packed myself but for now stay tuned I just might be the next American Idol...
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Did you try out for American Idol?
YOU my friend are ONE AMAZING WOMAN. You have NO IDEA how much your example, testimony, patience, and love strengthened me in my time of weakness. You were a TRUE answer to my prayers...as you are to many others! CHANGE ALWAYS makes us think TOO much about well...TOO MUCH! I am 100% confident that you are someone VERY special and talented. That you have SO MUCH to offer, and give it most of the time without even thinking about it! That YOU are a DAUGHTER of GOD, and he is there to walk beside you! STAND STEADFAST & IMMOVABLE during this time Kates...you will be amazed at the blessings you will be given for doing so :)
ANNNNNND on that note...DO YOU WANNA MOVE TO HOUSTON? UGH, how I miss your friendship, smiling face, and just everything about you! I know that after your last moving "EXTRAVAGANZA" that your answer is a BIG HECK NO...but I thought I would ask! You ALWAYS have a home here friend!!!
Your entry was exactly what I was thinking about- in fact I have a blog entry that has yet to be posted about many of these same things! Sigh
I will tell you who you are. You were a really nice neighbor and cool girl that I am kicking myself for not getting to know better while you were just right next door.
There you were raising a little boy just the same age as mine but twenty feet away and now the house is empty and our new dog has no one to play with....sigh.
Tell your new neighbor I said that so she doesn't make the same mistake, k?
We wish you guys all the best in Cali, it will be okay. I have moved a lot and the beginning is always hard, but before you know it you will be wondering how you ever lived anywhere else.
Ahh the wonders of self-reflection. :) It's good to do every now and then. We had a lesson in RS today about angels... you are for sure one of mine!! On so many different occasions!! You always know what to say...or what not to say and I sure do miss you TONS and TONS!! (and now I'm crying so I'll let you go...stupid hormones!)
Oh Katie.
You are awesome.. never mean.. always so positive. I look up to you soo much. You love life and just seem to always turn everything negative into a positive experience. . You love life to the max and just amaze me.
I love ya
I think it's good to question. But just for the record, you're definitely funny. Definitely. Never question that...
Katie,
I think your post is one that most women can relate to throughout our lives. As we go through the stages of life, I believe we are constantly asking ourselves this question of "Who am I?" The answer can change from day-to-day, week-to-week, month-to-month and year-to-year. You have the basics day in regards to your family and you seem confident in their love of you. Now comes the time for us to learn to love who we are, the good, the bad and everything in between! For me, I feel like it would be great to know who I am. But I'll tell you the times when I finally felt that I did, I uncovered I was either someone I didn't want to be or didn't like or felt like I had more potential to be someone better. I have finally come to terms that I am ever changing (hopefully for the better). As I travel the rocky road of life, I grow and learn from the "bumps" along the way.
call me crazy...but I think that probably all new mom's kind of go through a stage where they feel like they have lost themselves...I know I have and probably still am. You constantly give you time, energy, and thoughts to kids and husband and somehow you kind of forget about yourself. Sounds like you need a pampering Katie day---getting you nails done, watching a chick flick, and chatting with a friend---me?? I wish I was closer. Give me a call---I'm not sure I have the right phone number for you and would love to take some time out for girl talk. Love you!!
Hey, Katie. I know you wrote this like 5 days ago but I'm a little behind. As usual. Just wanted to say you forgot to mention cousin to Julianne in your list of who you are. I'm not going to write anything sappy. I certainly have to profound answers to give but just wanted to let you know that I think you are wonderful - funny - definitely not boring. :) Enjoy the move. It's kinda nice to start fresh and weed out some of the bad habits.
I totally find myself thinking these same thoughts when I am tired and/or hungry. I usually just don't realize it. Once I'm well rested and fed, I find my whole world is satisfying in the little things. Just remember these thoughts pass!
I love you a lot!!!
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