Sheroes

This past Saturday, I had the humbling experience of being showered by some of my favorite women. My dear family friend, Kate, hosted a neighborhood and family friend wedding shower for me at her lovely home. As the shower began, I was filled with joy and excitement as the women who have shaped my life filled the room.

I have been raised by a powerful woman. My mother is a true force who is filled with immeasurable grace and love. I thank God every day that I am blessed to have this indescribable woman as my mother. Because of her, I have been doubly blessed to have sheroes in my life. Maya Angelou often uses the phrase "sheroes" to describe our female heroes. For my entire life, I have been surrounded by women who are my heroes and who have made me into the woman I am today.

As I sat in amazement at my wedding shower, I was overcome with bliss. God gives us glimpses into his glory and into his kingdom. At my wedding shower on Saturday, I saw a true glimpse into his glory. Every single woman at that wedding shower had taught me something and had created me in some way. They each hold a piece of what God means to me. To see all of them in one place was truly humbling and overwhelming.

Between laughter, champagne, tears, delicious food, and presents, I felt a great sense of love. I know the love I felt at my wedding shower needs to be carried forth and I need to show that love to the world. When I woke up on Sunday morning glowing in the aftermath of my shower, I found myself wishing I could give my future daughter the same gift. The gift of powerful women, sheroes, and never ending love.

So, thank you.

Thank you for teaching me to love, to care, to cry, to chase after my dreams, to teach, to learn, to feel joy, and to laugh. Thank you for 24 years of beautiful memories and thank you for being a part of my womanhood. I am blessed. I am humbled. I am grateful. Alleluia.

xo

Kait

What Teachers Make and Updates

I know it's been awhile ... sorry that I fail so miserably at updating blog posts. I promise that this blog will be well worth the wait.

What Teachers Make:
As a teacher, there are days that you feel broken down. Like all professions, teaching has ups and downs. I am constantly asking for God's mercy, grace, and patience so I can make each day positive. The past two months have really allowed me to grow as a teacher and I feel like I am learning something new every day. I have opened myself up to the challenges of teaching because that is the only way I can learn to be a better teacher.

Recently, I revisited Taylor Mali's "What Teachers Make" speech. Taylor Mali is a slam poet and is an advocate for the teaching profession after serving time as an English teacher. Mali's "What Teachers Make" reminds me why I teach because it expresses the joys and sorrows the profession brings. Just like my favorite book, food, or album, I like to watch Mali's "What Teachers Make" to fuel my soul. If you have 3 minutes, I encourage you to watch Mali's "What Teachers Make" and relate it to your profession, whatever it may be.


Miscellaneous Updates:
Although Taylor Mali is a riveting and inspiring poet, I do have some updates in my life.

I cannot believe that it is March. So many things have happened since my January Resolutions post. I am now 24, I feel very comfortable at St. Paul, I began tutoring at SOAR, I am coaching 5/6 grade girls softball (stories to come), enjoyed Winter Break, and celebrated my wedding at my first shower.

My days are busy and I constantly have something going on. I feel like I am in my apartment to just eat, sleep, and address wedding invitations - which I enjoy! I love being busy and I love being on the go!


xo
Kait

"I know God won't give me anything I can't handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much."
- Mother Teresa