The Big Kat - Chapter 2

After spending the last few hours (ok...many many hours) reading through the blogs of some amazing women I decided to begin my very own blog.

I've been told many times throughout my life that I need to write down all my experiences and stories because 1. I've got some doozies, and 2. as time goes on we tend to forget some of the things we've been through that has made us who we are today. Although I feel the people who used to request Big Kat stories would no longer be as excited to hear about the changes that have taken place in my life, I feel the adventures that lie (lay? Huh...no idea) ahead will be even more exciting than the last 26 years of my life.

So here goes...the 2nd Chapter of my life.

I guess I would call it the second chapter for two reasons. The first, I am now walking hand in hand with the Lord. Chapter 1 has a few rowdy stories in it, and I'm sure you'll hear them at some point, but there was a whole lot of sadness that took place during those year. Loss, regret, denial, addictions, pain, suffering, questions, and heartache. Sure the stories were funny, extreme, usually slightly exagerated, but they don't even hold a flame to the last 7 months of my life. So Chapter 1 has concluded, and we begin Chapter 2...my walk with the Lord.

Reason #2 for calling it chapter 2. Thus begins another Iowa adventure. It's still hard for me to put down on paper (or e-paper as the case may be) but I am moving back to Iowa. Des Moines this time...to begin a new chapter of my life. I am leaving behind the lure and seduction of the mountains and my career in Corporate America for fellowship, faith, and community. (I smiled when I wrote that, because it makes my heart happy) The process that got me to this decision will be best told with my favorite ladies, in pajamas, diet cokes in hand, at 2:00am with lots of giggling and pillow fights (they really do happen.) Many hours of prayer went into this decision (both my me and by the women who really do love me unconditionally) and I know it will be the most joyful life as I continue to follow the path the Lord has laid out for me.

I am thinking about what this blog will be. What point of view will I have, will I be funny (duh), will I spark insight, will I show fear, will I show anger, will I be vulnerable, how much is too much, do I share what I'm learning through Christ, do I leave the Lord out of my blog, how often do I write, will I offend people...and I think the answer is all of the above (except hopefully the offending people part). I want this blog to enjoyed by both the fellowship family I am coming to, and those I am leaving part of my life with in Colorado. Who I am is a result of my relationships with all those around me, and I want to share what I learn as I continue on my life...into Chapter 2.

Names will not be changed to protect the innocent and this page will not self-destruct 30 seconds after reading. It will be a reminder to myself of where I have come from, and where my faith will keep me pointed. I hope those who are walking with the Lord will find some encouragement through my story, and I hope that those who do not yet know the Lord will experience just a taste of the redemptive and healing power of Christ.