My name is Katie. I grew up in Phenix City, Alabama as the daughter of Rodney and Debbie and the granddaughter of Bill and Charlotte and Leonard and Marilyn. I had an amazing childhood. I went to college in Lakeland, Florida and currently live in Birmingham, AL where I met the love of my life,... Continue Reading →

I really love birthdays. I don't just love my own birthday, but I really love other people's birthdays too. I think they are such special days, and a really big deal. This is probably why I used to force my family to celebrate my birthday the entire month of August, and throw me like 4... Continue Reading →

So it's your birthday, and a simple Facebook post just doesn't seem adequate enough. Nothing really seems adequate enough. As I grow up and see how some people grow up in such brokenness I am eternally grateful for the way you raised me. I'm eternally grateful that you were present for my life, and that... Continue Reading →

I can't let Mother's Day pass without talking about my mom, and there just isn't enough room on one Facebook post for me to say all that I need to say.... Dear Mom, I wish that I could just take all these thoughts and emotions I have and dump them into your heart and brain,... Continue Reading →