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So I started a sketch blog... cool I know ^_^ haha. Located here:: http://mcie.ie/kalyn/

Check it out, comment, sign guestbook, whatever, k?

~K

My goodness it has been a LONG TIME since I posted anything here!! New year, new day, new life found in Jesus Christ! Anyways, so back to business of things.

We have our Spaniard back... YAY! Always good to see her ^_^ such a joy she is. Bible school is up and running, and we're learning about redemption and finishing your course in the call God has on your life, and how we limit God. Really good stuff, straight from the B-I-B-L-E. haha the song always pops in my head.

Life is good and amazing, and so adventurous!

All the girls are finally here. Guiomar came from Spain last Thursday and everyone is settling in nicely. Retreat was amazing and loads of good old fashion fun. 20 years of age is NOT to old to play in the mud while it's raining OR to gorge walk up a river bed! Loved it! Gorge walking is my new favorite thing to do, besides love Jesus and all that entails.

The women's conference is later this week (Thursday and Friday) and we've been getting things ready. Since school has started, it has been a none stop running pace. It's good though and shows our character better then anything else would. I get to paint, which makes me happy, but at the same time makes me want to hide my gifting out of not wanting others to feel less gifted, even though they are only gifted differently then I am.

The Bible School teachings we have been apart of are absolutely life changing amazing! Things I would never have thought about. I've learned more in the past week dealing with my walk with Christ then I have in my whole life. If I could plug into a direct source of these teachings and download them into me, I would.

When I first arrived here, I was really REALLY missing people from back home, though now, even though I miss them, I'm gaining a clearer perspective of my God, my life, and my destiny and it's incredible. The clearest way I can explain it, would be along the lines of really being able to breath for the first time in over a year. I do believe, that for this season, my place is here, amongst the people of Dundalk.

It's absolutely incredible how all 5 of us girls get along and aren't mean, rude, or (lack of a better term) bitchy towards each other. We fit together like pieces of a puzzle. We all love BBC's Pride and Prejudice. How random is that? And we get the same jokes and have similar humor and the jokes fly all the time. It's great!

The food here is very much the same as in the states. And my whole missing Mexican food.... yeah... our spaniard can COOK! She made us a fantastic lunch yesterday, it was awesome!!

That's all for now!
Blessings from on High
~K

All right, so I've been here a few days now, settling in. Jet lag has worn off for the most part. Hallelujah!! 3 out of 5 girls are currently in the house, myself included and my roommate Jordan is awesome. Last night was a youth night and we ended up doing a scavenger hunt around the city, all the places in walking distance of course. That was really fun. Sharon, Jordan, and Robyn (youth), were team 1. Joshua (youth), Michael (youth), and myself were team 2. It was an eventful night and I was able to joke around and get to know the guys a little bit, so that was cool. Team 2 won after a grueling mind unscrambling of letters into the final answer for the evening. And as we said earlier that day, only by a miracle of God would we be able to win because we did so bad with the clues. Glory to God we won, haha!!

Days have been drawing closer to when we finally start, and even thought I might regret saying this now, I want it to start sooner and the business to set in. Having these days of doing nothing are a bit on the boring side, though one way to think of it is the calm before the storm!

I saw a glimpse of our schedules yesterday and they are very packed during the days. It is going to be a fabulous year, and full of exciting things!!

I shall post again when I have the time.

~K

As the room becomes more and more uncluttered and boxes mount boxes beyond my height it dawns on me that this room, this bed, this view, all that I've grown up around, is no longer mine. Each day draws closer and closer to the day I leave... 2 days left. Am I excited? Beyond words. Am I scared? Oh yes! But I know the Lord will guide me and take care of me and bless me in my adventures following him.

Life is good,
~K

It seems such a short amount of time ago I was recently graduated from high school and heading out on my first adventure to Canada, and now I'm off to Ireland, 2 years later. It really is quite amazing how life turns, evolves, molds and transforms with each moment, each breath, becoming something new, something different. 13 days left here in the States, and while I have some very tempting reasons to stay, I know in my spirit that it is my time to leave and experience a new way of life, a deeper relationship with the Eternal Most High, and following a dream that I've held onto for most of my life. I know with certainty that this is my next step.
Will I miss the people here? Yes, without a doubt in my mind I will miss them. However I carry each and every one of them in my heart with me where ever my path and journey takes me. I thought I was alone for so long, for most of my childhood even, but in truth I simply didn't see the people around me that loved me more then I could fathom. It is knowing that I am loved and treasured that released me from my chains. It is often said that Love is the strongest force in existence, rivaling a person's own will, and I think that often times it's taken as a simple cliche. But it really is the truth. Love changes people, it shapes cultures, motives, awareness, every day life!
At times I think my heart is to small to love all the people that I do, but then I am reminded that it is God's love for them that allows me to love them even greater then I know how, and it's His love in me that gives me the heart to love others.
Time moves so fast, faster ever day it seems. Soon my room with be packed away in boxes, ready for whatever God has for me after Ireland. Soon my suitcases will be full of clothing and school supplies for the year. Soon my life here in my little ol town will come to a halt as I head off into my future, my destiny. What lies ahead of me is something I don't yet know. What lies behind me is something that will always be remembered. My destiny is what I fight to seek. I am a fighter, a warrior, and as the battle rages around me, my vision is clear through the rubble and carnage. This is my path, this is my journey. If I am to face it alone, so be it. If I am to tread through along side someone, so be it. I will accept my life as it is and contend for my dreams to become reality.
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The wind of change blows on, and upon this wind direction falls,
the quite voice whispered amongst the noise, directing the steps and motions of the traveller,
The pull, twist, tug, guiding, shaping, leading,
What lies ahead, what falls behind, this wind in just the messenger,
Leading the path to the Master that awaits an answer to his call,
Who will rise up, be guided blindly, and seek to meet the Maker of us all?

Caribbean was AMAZING!! The cruise itself was only spectacular because I met some incredible people on the ship. Don't get me wrong I love my family, but I've always been the odd one out and it was nice to meet new people and make new friends.

Montego Bay, Jamaica was BEAUTIFUL! I went horse back riding through the Jamaica jungle and then through the ocean. What an experience! Though because I was by myself I didn't go to down town Jamaica, that wouldn't have been the brightest of ideas.

The Grand Cayman of the Cayman Islands. This by far was one of my favorite ports. The water was amazingly clear. My excursion had me driving a 3-4 person little speed boat 3 miles out into the ocean to Stingray City. Once we got to Stingray City we were able to play with the Stingrays, hold them, pet them, even kiss them (the tamed ones our guides held at least). It was such a cool experience. After that we drove the boats a bit back and went snorkeling amongst the reefs, followed by driving the boats back to the Island. When that was all done I walked around the main city shopping areas to see what was going on and look in some shops.

Cozamel Mexico was really cool too, however I didn't stay on the island, instead I went to the main land and saw the Mayan Ruins, which was really neat in itself, thought I was informed by a friend of mine the best thing to do in Cozamel was to hit all the bars on main street. Maybe when it's legal for me to drink and I go back.

Over all though, the newly wed couple and my new friend made my trip so much better then it would have been without them. They are such amazing people and so full of life.

~K

AHHHHHHH, one more day until I am bathing in the sun in the Caribbean sea. HOW EXCITING! Currently at my Aunts house here in Katy, Texas, with my two young cousins (9 & 3). They are absolutely adorible, full of energy and so cute!! Today we spend time with the family eating and fellowshipping. It's going to be such a wonderful experience I hope to take TONS of pictures. If I don't, my Aunt will, and so will my father. Hopefully everything will continue to be a blast!

~K

How amazing. My family and I will be departing tomorrow morning for Houston Texas where Sunday all 12 of our relatives (including us) will be leaving port to go on a 7 day Caribbean cruise~!!!! I plan to do a lot of snorkeling, sun bathing, swimming, relaxing, drawing and reading, it's going to be awesome!!

Peace out, I'll post again when I get back!

As of Thursday July 10th, 2008; my two week notice was given to my employers. Under the circumstances they will be attempting to work it so I can keep my job and just have the days off, however if they cannot accomplish this task, then everything is already taken care of for my leave. Either way I will be spending time with my family on the cruise!

I cannot wait to see my Nana and spend more time with her. We do not see them nearly enough and I am so blessed by this trip and getting to see my Aunt and Uncle along with their to young boys who are the cutest ever!

On another note, I just received further contact with MCIE in Ireland and I am so excited to get in touch with them and the turning in my stomach awaiting to hear whether I will be participating continues to knot is a good, excited, thrilled way!

Tootles
~K