04/13/10 11:02AM

So, it's been a very long time sense I have blogged. I'm really just updating so my dad can read it. ;)

Someone came over to my house a few nights ago and made the statement that Bowling Green is boring. I would like make the point that adulthood is boring. You can have as exciting of a life as you make it. No one is here, in Bowling Green, to make sure your experience is amazing so you can invite and recruit more people to the area. Thus, just like the church, just like Florida College, just like marriage, just like your relationship with the Lord; you will always get more out of it if you put your effort into it.

Poor Bowling Green has been plagued with the "in between phase" of moving from high school/college into adulthood. Make with it what you wish, but this just came to my mind when I didn't necessarily have anything to write about because of this adult stage of my life. But am I bored? Absolutely not. I put alot of my time and effort into my place in this world as a Christian, and it only rules my attitude, marriage, and "entertainment". So, ladies and gentlemen, if you are "bored", I urge you to serve. Whether you are in Bowling Green or Shaboota, Mississippi, serving my God and serving His community and His church will change you. It will change you into who God created you to be; a follower of His good with an undying zeal to get to His home, and to take as many people with you as you can.

Just something to chew on. I love you.

Pray w/o Ceasing
Kate

good thoughts! i love you too!

by cmvermont at 04/14/10 12:14AM
I don't think I know you, Kate, but I came here through Lauren's blog. This is a great (and so true) post! Good job!

by motherofall at 04/22/10 7:42AM
yes i have. i love it. have you?

by alwaysmilin at 05/19/10 5:16PM
happy birthday by the way

by alwaysmilin at 05/26/10 3:56PM
shaboota, what a funny name. i agree w/you; people should only rarely ever bored and it should only ever last an hour or so :)

by rosemary at 06/10/10 2:38PM
I agree with your thoughts Kate,

There is always good work for those who look for it. And you and Joel always prove to me that a good time is what you make of the time, not necessarily where you are.

by shamgar at 10/12/10 12:43AM

Into the real World

at 06/18/09 2:13PM

For the first time in 10 years, I do not have my future goals written out. I have always been able to put into words my goals for the next five years of my life, and for the first time in 10 years, I don't know what my goals are.

I kinda feel like I'm applying for jobs and just living without any direction. It's also the first summer in 7 years that I have not been working. I pray that God blesses me with some directional thought with all of my free time this summer to find a career in the place and subjects that he wants me to influence people the His word.

Also, Joel turned 25 yesterday!!! If you have his number, you should txt him a happy late birthday. He likes it the same as yesterday. He is one of the few people that I know that the "thought that counts" is really all that counts with him.

Off to Job Shop. Lord be with me.
Pray w/o Ceasing,

Katie McAfee

yeah...well life turned a bit and i couldn't quite catch up with it so FSU worked out best...sometimes life without direction is life in the perfect direction-because you have to fully rely on Him. I say enjoy it...

by alwaysmilin at 06/18/09 2:35PM
Welcome to my life for the past 6 months! Weeeeeee!

by jakeywakey at 06/18/09 6:21PM
haha...oh i will always get a laugh out of the remarkable comment...and i STILL do the word games...sometimes i can even get people to play along! and i miss ya'll too!!

by juliewho at 06/18/09 10:58PM
Ill be praying for you that an awesome job comes your way. I miss you. I think we should hang out soon. :)

by mre at 06/19/09 11:29AM
It was SO good to see you yesterday and to chat with you... I have missed you, friend. We should make an effort to hang out soon!

I know you are probably pretty frustrated waiting to find out... I bet the purpose He has for this is greater than can be imagined! Love you. hang in there!

by jesspico at 06/19/09 12:11PM
i love you. and loved talking to you the other day.

by snorman at 06/24/09 7:33PM
I created a list of 30 things to do before I turn 30. Didn't get a few done, so I've added them to my list of things to do before I turn 35. Skydiving coming soon! :)

by texaslady at 06/29/09 12:56AM
I worked for BGCs for a long time...now I'm working for Camp Fire USA...it's pretty cool!!

by sheshe at 07/02/09 11:21PM

Summer Lovin'

at 05/06/09 6:29PM

So, I get to graduate with my Bachelors Degree on May 17th! Woohoo!! I've been spending about 7 hours a day on writing a research article that doesn't even have dreams of being published, and we found a kitten. It lives nest to our house and meows till it gets to come in. It has the names of wiimo, waffle house, jungle cat, kitten, stretch, and dip stick. We are trying not to get attached so we can find it home with more incentive.

I'm trying to set up an all women's ultimate frisbee game. I've never played with only female's before, so this will be an adventure.

You should all send me graduation presents and make a new norm of sending many gifts to the college graduate and not the high school graduate. j/k

pray without ceasing
katie

I agree, college is a bigger accomplishment than high school. Congratulations Katie!

by shamgar at 05/08/09 12:47PM
not only is college a bigger accomplishment but college grads are poorer than hs grads. :)

by sunshinelove05 at 05/11/09 10:50AM
i agree w/larn, but i think i mighta gotten 3 presents, maybe?

by rosemary at 05/31/09 6:15PM

Update

at 04/09/09 11:13AM

We moved! Joel and I moved into a house! A rental. But a house. it's very quaint and cute. It has wood floors, a huge kitchen and storage room, with a back yard!! I have gotten to spend most of my days working in the yard. I LOVE working in the yard. I'm sure I love it while it's new and the new will wear off later, but I don't want to dismiss it yet.

A young lady that I grew attached to, and yet never met, passed away 2 days ago. She was 15 with an incurable tumor in her brain. Within her year of cancer, she formed several fundraising groups to raise money for research at St. Judes, helped raise money to help pay for individual families hospital expenses, and all the while openly and adimately gave glory to God. I really admire her. I pray that I can effect peoples lives in the way that she had. Positively.
When in the hospital, a person asked her why she was smiling. She said "Because life is much more interesting when your happy."

Amen.

Pray w/o Ceasing,
Katie

amen...

by alwaysmilin at 04/09/09 12:32PM
Congrats! Where is your new house?

by heather6330 at 04/09/09 6:06PM
We need to come visit your new pad.

Thanks for sharing that, I think that quote from that little girl will stick with me.

by shamgar at 04/15/09 1:32PM
Hey! I miss you too, & I am SO excited about you & Joel's (& Lassie's) new house!!! Thank you for sharing your story... It sounds like she lived her life to give God the glory and thanking HIM for everything! Praying for you & her family.

by karaashley at 04/17/09 3:04PM
that's really cool.

by thecellardoor at 04/21/09 2:12PM

Putting off Work

at 02/03/09 10:03AM

Well, started student teaching this semester on January 5th. I only have 3 and a half weeks left at the elementary school I would LOVE to teach at.

My insurance wouldn't pay for more than 15 appointments of physical therapy so I had to stop going. However, when you are a poor newly wed, you do not normally pay for a gym membership. However, at my last appointment, I was told that my leg muscles in my recuperating leg are smaller and have less strength than before I quite re-hab. This is not good, thus Joel and I getting memberships at the BAC. It's been nice, but I have constant soreness, usually in my butt. Go figure.

Can't wait for camping and hiking weather!
Can't wait for the May trip to New york! (Graduation/Birthday trip from Joel to Me!)

Pray w/o Ceasing
k mac

:)

by alwaysmilin at 02/04/09 12:10AM
camping + hiking = himpking

by imelgringo at 02/06/09 10:54PM
sorry bout your leg, but glad you're goin to the gym :)

by rosemary at 02/12/09 9:54AM
i always want to go to NY but unfortunately I'm going next month and will therefore deplete all funds by going any more times. Also, I am not going to third wheel it on you and Joels romantic get away. Another also, thanks for checking out the site. When I'm a billionare I'll make you a doll on the house! PS I love you!

by chekit at 02/15/09 9:56PM
NO way!! that's hilarious; no wonder i like you so much :)

by rosemary at 02/16/09 10:07AM
haha... snowboarding stuff...

by brandontherunningman at 02/16/09 1:14PM
yayyyyy for new york trip!!! and for working out at BAC :) every time I drive past there I am like K MACC!!! anyways, i love and miss you beyond comprehension.

by karaashley at 02/21/09 12:23PM
too funny!!

by sheshe at 02/27/09 9:27AM

04/13/10 11:02AM

Into the real World

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Update

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