December 15, 2011 By 144 Comments
Merry Christmas!
Praising our Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace!
incredible photos by Mandie Joy

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  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02707684689105126439 Ketcham Family

    so beautiful!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00241733599795953348 Amber

    Love the feet picture! Cute idea! Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas season! Your life is such an inspiration Katie, thank you for sharing so much of it with us.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/18221349654103920087 Erica

    Beautiful Photos!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17253303288242135440 Mama D.’s Dozen

    LOVE it!!!Laurelmama of 12ages 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 21, 22, 22, 24, 26, 27

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17253303288242135440 Mama D.’s Dozen

    Just bought 4 of your books. :) 1 for Mama and 3 for 3 of my girls for Christmas.Can't wait to read it.Laurel

  • emily

    Merry Christmas! Praying that you and the kids have a very blessed christmas and new year. I have been SO incredibly blessed to see what God is doing through you!your sister in Jesus, emily

  • Shawn

    Merry Christmas to you katie and to all your girls… bundles of love

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15556091581142407586 MsMills

    Your girls are getting so big! Blessings on you and yours. <3

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/18341173662356757806 courtney linn

    I love the pictures

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00866954603705067937 psm260

    Katie,I just read your book, and I'm having withdrawals! I wanted to keep reading. What you are doing has inspired me beyond description. I, too, want to do what He wants me to do minute-by-minute. Just wanted you to know how God has used you to tell me some things.Pam MeansClearwater, Florida

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03594563915354310248 CathyMA

    Love it!

  • Anonymous

    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL ALL YOUR BEAUTIFUL GIRLS!!! love you all!

  • http://showthemlove.wordpress.com/ showthemlove

    Beautiful family!! Love it! Wishing you a blessed end of this year and beginning of the new year. Praying for you all!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15715775041608584084 Wendy

    Oh, Katie, I cannot describe how I have been touched and blessed by your book. The biggest "wow' for me is that you understood what it meant to be a disciple at your young age. Believe it or not, I am only now understanding this at 57years old!! Love from New Zealand, Wendy Stewart

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01592687719409858543 Cassie Louise

    so beautiful, each one of those pairs of feet is the feet of Jesus. Loving that He is worth to be praised all over the world!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03603244678280067360 stephanie garcia

    So beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

  • http://www.letthemlol.com kate

    Katie, these are beautiful! Merry Christmas to you and your girls! My husband and I do NFP work in Sierra Leone. Your story and book has been a great encouragement!

  • Anonymous

    Merry Christmas!Your ministry is wonderful! I hope to adopt 13 children just like you when I am grown

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14495227049441754678 Juliane McCorkle

    You don't know me, but I have loved reading your blog! Me and my husband have spent the past two years in China, and are going back! It is so encouraging to read your words and hear you speak of God's love (in that little video to the side) :) Just know that you are making a difference in peoples lives… even in China :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16200053198605174964 Rebecca Johnson

    Beautiful and artistic pictures of a joyful family! Thanks for the photo update!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13287378373363178239 Dorothy Wanko

    I just learned about you, Miss Katie! I am tickled to see your Christmas card with your family. I just ordered my Christmas cards for my family today! Blessings to you and your family!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06294746390249629715 Jana

    Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/18230191503345071457 Crissy Cano

    Merry Christmas! You and your girls are BEAUTIFUL. I also have a love for Africa and am planning on moving there soon. Thanks for being incredibly encouraging in a world where so many people aren't.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07051821102578257785 Tereza Crump aka MyTreasuredCreations

    Merry Christmas, Sweet Katie!! Your children are beautiful!! :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02988943988727801197 Joy

    You and your children are so beautiful, Katie!I just finished reading your book, and I cried through the whole last chapter (and lots of other parts, too). Reading it was a life-changing experience. My 12-year-old daughter is now reading it.May the Lord bless you as you serve Him!♥Joy

  • Njeri

    now that's real joy on your faces. Merry Christmas to you too

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14976910135406954824 Ashley

    Merry Christmas to you too!(Love the photos)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03449666582138268708 charity

    LOVE this!!! Merry Christmas to you and your BEAUTIFUL family!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03636469387388076513 Leah

    Merry Christmas!I recently read your book and have fallen in love with your entire family! May God bless you richly in this upcoming year.Leah.

  • Anonymous

    Beautiful!

  • http://sgafsisterlife.webs.com Elizabeth

    Beautiful photos!! LOVE the feet!

  • Anonymous

    Katie, I know you get a million comments on here from people all over the place and you really don't know us from Adam! But, I just wanted to say Merry Christmas and thank you for being obedient in the day to day to the Lord. Your life has been a testimony and challenge to me. I pray the Lord works deeply in my heart and leads my husband and I down the road of sacrifice I know He has lovingly laid before us. I pray that we will say yes to the Lord everyday. From one momma of many to another ~~~ Brandy

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03244374169659640476 Carrie

    Merry Christmas, Katie to you and your family! I enjoy reading your blog and looking at the pictures you put up of your beautiful family.

  • Anonymous

    for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."How then can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" Romans 10:13-15

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02294446981531836637 Teacharoundtheworld

    Awwww!! You all look so beautiful! Merry Christmas as well ^_^ The foot photo was a wonderful & hilarious idea! Many blessings & prayers to the Davis' family :)

  • Cathy

    So beautiful!

  • Anonymous

    God Bless you. I will be praying for you and your ministry. Your story speaks to my heart. I just finished your book and had to come to your site. God is doing amazing things with you. That has to give you fuel to keep going. Your family is beautiful.>

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03087487658822307388 Unknown

    LOVE the pictures! Both of them are priceless! Thanks for sharing. They made my heart smile! You are an absolutely amazing family :)

  • Anonymous

    I praise God for your obedience in loving and cherishing these young girls. You inspire me to follow God wherever He leads me and my family! All to His Glory!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09731077942057120871 GmaDebbie

    Merry Christmas to you, too. I love the pics! I think I see silly bands on someone's ankle. They are SO popular in the US still, too.

  • http://lynneam.wordpress.com Lynnea

    So beautiful!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08912618149108159117 Jenah’s Journey

    You and your daughters are absolutely beautiful <3 You are such an inspiration and blessing, Katie! Praying for you and your family always. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, too!!!! Love from, Jenah

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05554611240986534240 Hanna

    I just finished hearing your audiobook. I can only say Thank You! because in the bottom of my heart I feel it changed my life… it saved my life.I live in Colombia, a country in South America which, as everywhere in the world, has many needs and can always use many hands to close the social gaps and decrease poverty. I know it is not your intention, but thank you for inspiring me, us, many of us to give back to this broken world.

  • Anonymous

    Beautiful pictures – praise be to God!

  • http://www.newbeginningscpc.org melissa

    What a beautiful picture of love! Hands & feet girl, you are His hands & feet!

  • Michele McCune

    Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family! Praying for y'all in this season of celebration and joy in Jesus!

  • Anonymous

    I just want to say that your life store…what you are doing for these children…following God's will in your life… is a strong testimony for my life.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02099297820275285725 The Hamns

    Katie,My daughter and her friends recently read your book. We are in the adoption process and have recently started an orphan ministry in our church. The girls had a bake sale this am to raise money to send to you! We have all been so touched by your life and ministry. We are close to $1000. We took pictures I would love to email too! This was their idea for Christmas instead of having a party. May you and yours have a blessed Christmas! Money will be sent Monday!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10374206655203728491 Hedy King

    Katie, Katie, what a sweet, gentle soul you are. I feel humbled just reading your posts. I am aware there are others like you, doing God's work with His children, but you and Mother Teresa are my heroes. Stand strong, dear girl.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13344408906754451534 Kaitlin

    Your Children are so beautiful. Your book has inspired me greatly. God is so good and he is working through you in such a beautiful and life changing way. Merry Christmas, and many blessings throughout the new year! God bless you and each one of the people in Uganda! :)

  • Anonymous

    The first thing I noticed when I came to your blog is that I can see your breasts in your header picture. You might want to fix that.

  • Anonymous

    Love!!

  • http://homegrownsunshine.wordpress.com Anna

    Gorgeous photos, Katie. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family.Just finished up your book. It has really encouraged me as I foster two little ones and raise our four kids. You shine so bright. Warmly,Anna

  • Ac

    what a fabulous photo! merry, merry Christmas to you and your beautiful girls!

  • Jordan

    Merry Christmas Katie! I just recently read your book. It was amazing! My school is starting a fundraiser hopefully soon for you guys over there in Uganda, so there will be some more money coming your way! My dream is to come to Uganda one day! God bless you and keep up the good work!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17977556685673181795 Chris Holloway

    hi! I am a first time visitor and reader of your blog, and I am challenged by your amazing faith! I first found out about you when watching a video on Dave Ramsey's site, and have been praying for you since. I have the word Amazima stuck in my mind lol, kinda an obsessive repeating glitch. but it reminds me to pray. I work with a youth pastor in Mississippi, and will be sharing your story soon! also, going to get me one of those beaded necklaces to :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00570992549443199154 Joyful Le

    I can't believe it!!! I'm finally all caught up and I don't want to be!After reading hours on end (from book to blog) I will now have to start my Katie withdrawal heheheSo thankful for my Jesus sending you and your story to me at the perfect time. I look forward to new blog updates that will come real time – and I look forward to the opportunity to pray for you as the things are happening (instead of praying for them years after they have happened!) hahai know i know – if i was reading blogs from past years – why pray for it after its happened? well… because God knew that I WOULD pray for it! and His ways are not our ways! :) Merry Christmas Katie, Sumini, Hellen, Patricia, Tibita, Grace, Scovia, Sarah, Mary, Joyce, Agnes, Prossy, Margaret, Zuula, and sweet Jane always! (i think i spelled them all right! hehe)

  • Anonymous

    Merry Christmas!! We are praying for you in Alabama

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17507398940287994539 Mandie Joy

    I love you, beautiful friend. These pictures make my heart so happy. I miss that day.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13765386875304494067 Andy and Tamara

    Lovin' these pics!! so creative

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11215205856972431838 kristi

    just beautiful.

  • Anonymous

    Your family is so beautiful! I am inspired by your trust in our Lord! May He continue to bless your ministry!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07358011454490805784 Cliff and Deb

    What beautiful pictures and such a joyous celebration! We praise our Lord for His indescrible gift to all of us. May you and all of these precious ones have a wonderful Christmas.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07358011454490805784 Cliff and Deb

    What beautiful pictures and such a joyous celebration. We thank God for His matchless gift to all of us and wish a wonderful Christmas to you and all those precious children you love.

  • ALL4HYM Student Ministry

    Merry Christmas to you all at Amazima and in the Davis house hold!So blessed to follow you in this journey. We're in prayer for you all daily, and including a gift to Amazima this year.Have a blessed Christmas!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09383224150993789241 the mckinneys

    Merry Christmas from Minnesota!

  • Anonymous

    Beautiful!!

  • Joanna Peterson

    Merry Christmas to you and your family, Katie!

  • Anonymous

    Oh, Katie – God's Amazing Love is shown so perfectly in the picture of giggling girls. And the feet – How beautiful!Merry Christmas – Celebrate His birthday with your sweet girls!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16103947009005304814 Andrea

    Merry Christmas! And may God continue to bless your heart and family in the coming year :)

  • Rita in Spain

    And a very very Merry Christmas to you to, Katie. You have not only helped the people of Uganda, but also alot of other people as well thru your example all over the world.Much love.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11902050912388754075 Amanda

    Beautiful! I love it! Merry Christmas to you and your family, Katie! May God continue to bless your lives and ministry. I ordered a bunch of copies of your book for Christmas presents. I know it's hard for so many eyes to be on you, but I want to tell you that you the impact you are having on the world now reaches far beyond Uganda…thank you for the gift of sharing your life with us. I know my life is changed as a result! Some books leave you feeling guilty or over-burdened. I definitely felt burdened after reading your book, but also empowered! God has given us everything we need for life and godliness! I'm learning to do a better job of loving the people God puts right in front of me…and hopefully someday he will allow me to care for one of His children who has been left alone in the world. My eyes are no longer on that end goal of adoption, but on HIM. Thank you for pointing me to Jesus. :) With Love,Amanda (and the Hall family in Colorado)

  • Denah Siebert

    Just finished reading "Kisses from Katie". Words seem inadequate to describe the way your life and words touched my heart. It was a wonderful reminder of how He loves…from Uganda to America…You have encouraged and challenged me to remain faithful in the tasks that He has called me to and to keep my eyes and heart open to hear His voice.Thanks so much for being willing to open your life up to the world and be used by God.Denah

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16595065822113855411 Joseph Randall

    Nice picture :)

  • Angela

    Merry Christmas Katie and family! I have just started reading your book and blog and every second of your life brings tears to my eyes. Tears of sadness, joy, but especially happiness that God is moving in Uganda and you so dramatically! You are such an inspiration and i would love to meet you! I have always wanted to work in an orphanage but now it's growing into such a desire it scares me..lol..You are so amazing and so is God and the family you have that continues to grow!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09995656964857816898 Cheryl

    Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family. Love your book…you've really touched my heart and opened my eyes. With Hope,Cheryl

  • Anonymous

    I don't even know how I got started following your blog but I love reading your post. My husband just bought me your book and I can't wait to start! I love your smile with all the kids. It's so wonderful to see someone doing what they love to do and seeing the passion in every picture and every word you write. May God continue to bless you and your ministry!!!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16290151366138653693 Vasca

    Received your book today…love it and you. My neighbor founded COW (Children of War) and works w/Sudanese children. She works with an orphanage in Sudan. My husband and I moved to China in our 70's to teach quietly about Our Father and we have never been the same. You are a champion…

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09163853419493407888 Rachel Danielle

    Absolutely precious. I remember you in prayer all of the time Katie. Merry Christmas! Love, Rachel

  • http://www.amylivelovelaughclub.blogspot.com/ Amy

    Absolutely beautiful picture!Your book blessed my life abundantly.Thank you for living the life that Christ called you to.I pray your Christmas will be filled with peace and joy!

  • Jill

    It has taken me three days and a box of tissues, but I have now read ALL five years of your blogs.What an inspiration! I was reminded of many important truths but this one stuck out: "How many times do we choose comfort instead of the cross?" Thank you Katie for your willingness to be transparent, to honestly open up your life to us, to share your struggles and triumphs. May God continue to bless you and you serve Him.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10295234907325710242 Tapestry Threads

    Katie, I have finished reading your book and all I can say is that I will never be the same. Thank you for your willingness to open your life to us. I will be praying for you and your daughters faithfully. Merry Christmas!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13918846199674082906 Ashley

    "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" Romans 10:15Thank you Katie for sharing your story and writing your book! Your obedience has taught me so much! Much love and Merry Christmas!

  • Becky & Erika Lance

    Just finished reading your book with my nine year old daughter (really hard to read the book aloud due to crying so much!). Thank you! Thank you for waking us up. Erika has started a deal that if we go out to eat and she orders water instead of soda we get to donate $2 to amazima. :) Love the foot picture! We are changed and love you all.

  • Anonymous

    Good job Katie, these photos are beautiful :) Merry Christmas

  • http://www.theluckygirlsmovie.com Christiana Thanos

    Dear Katie,I have just heard about your work in Uganda and read your entire blog. I am blown away by your love for these girls. I spent a total of about 9 months working for a Greek Orthodox Christian orphanage in India and produced a short video called "Lucky Girls" http://www.theluckygirlsmovie.com about the orphanage. I felt like living in India changed my life. Everyone always praised me for my work, and in my own selfishness, I admit that I liked it. When I read your blog and your work, I thought "this is love. this is real God's work." My work is small, tedious and temporary. It was just so humbling to read what you have done, and it definitely made me re-evaluate my own own level of humility, which has been low. I respect and admire you so much, and I will be praying for you. All the best to you and your daughters this Christmas. -Christiana 29 years oldLos Angeles

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13520882399419235393 Robin

    Everyone looks so beautiful! Praising the Lord with you gals today. My darling (adopted from South Korea) is wishing she had that many sisters!

  • Anonymous

    Merry Christmas Katie as we celebrate the wonderful season of the birth of our merciful Savior! Praying for you and your family!-Holly

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09076279264325012801 Kevin A Cannella

    Thank you, thank you, thank you…a million times THANK YOU.Thank you for mothering so many lil ones :) Thank you for your faith and boldness!Thank you for SO MUCH inspiration."Golden Threads of your Love come togetherto make a blanket of Light.Keeps me warm in the depth of the storm,why don't we all come inside?"

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03244374169659640476 Carrie

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    nice photos!

  • http://www.hopescribbles.wordpress.com Elisabeth

    Merry Christmas to you and all your family, Katie!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17762110172322143074 Shelby

    Every time I look at a picture of you, the first word that pops in my head is JOY. You radiate it! You are a true inspiration. Merry Christmas to you and your precious family.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08006323276504403198 Lauren

    What great pictures!! The girls look absolutely beautiful! Praying for you guys from Atlanta! :)

  • Anonymous

    Merry Christmas Katie!You are blessing to so many, and I hope you have an amazing Christmas! You have inspired me so much.I am praying for you.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13805903108110991049 heather danger day

    I am on chapter 5 of your book. May the Lord continue to bless you and your household! You are so beautiful, Auntie Katie! I pray we may meet someday soon! Merry Christmas to you and your girls!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07223587844074265757 Mary Mac

    I saw horton hears a who with my children this past week. the mayor is a main character and he has 96 daughters and one son. it made me think of you! you have your lil whoville going on over there :) praying for you.

  • Gina Coffee

    Merry Christmas to your family, as well. I must say this is my favorite Christmas card ever! Beautiful, smiling, God-loving people. Thank you for book, a great book to keep me grounded all the time, but especially during this Christmas season. I have been deeply affected by it, and it is having a great impact on me. May you and your girls have the best Christmas. Oh, how I wish I could be there, too.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01031853885423267998 melmo

    Amen! Happy Jesus Birthday to your family, thank you for sharing the story of God's work in your lives. God is using it in a powerful way for those in our midst here in Australia.because of Him,melissa

  • Anonymous

    What a beautiful family. I received your book today for Christmas and nearly cried awaiting the spirit-filing joy I will find inside. Thank you for your incredible witness to our incarnate God!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07373521859131762805 Pam

    Merry Christmas Katie! Your life is an inspiration to me. I hope you and your sweet children are having a blessed Christmas…something tells me you are! Love, Pam

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07373521859131762805 Pam

    Merry Christmas to Amazima from Pam.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05902166422745066308 Debbie

    Merry Christmas, Katie! Merry Christmas to all your sweet girls! To God be the glory!!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05902166422745066308 Debbie

    Merry Christmas, Katie! Merry Christmas to all your sweet girls! To God be the glory for sending His Son!!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10974515843474959703 Ana Zambrano

    katie i love y my wish is one day to meet y,i really liked to read book and your book is the best for me i admire you i went to the library on dec 6 when i was about to pay i saw your book and i thought wow it must be good when i got to the cashier he told me are you going to take the book i told him no and then i said wait for some reason something inside of me was telling me take it so i said i have to take im 32 from honduras i came to houston when i was 10 and last year for the very firs time in 22 years i had the opportunity to go i saw so much poverty my heart just hurt you know i always wanted to help but i have no idea how.. i read your book in 1 week i cry like crazy and i laughed when i finish i was sad but happy to know that our GOD it just so perfect and loving i hope one day i get to meet you and the girls you are a hero a real roll model big things are coming your way GOD bless y and all the kids in uganda anny

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15417517331142051326 Butterfly Kisses

    Beautiful! I mean, it's so awesome how a few pictures can speak so powerfully. Your family is precious! Blessings–Dianne :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15417517331142051326 Butterfly Kisses

    Beautiful! I mean, it's so awesome how a few pictures can speak so powerfully. Your family is precious! Blessings–Dianne :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02294779682787212902 ty

    I finished your book today, Katie! I has greatly blessed my heart. You are such a beautiful person, and I know that is a reflection of the living Spirit of God within you. Thank you for your humble obedience to the Spirit's leading. Not only are you blessing the people of Uganda, but you are blessing brothers and sisters in Christ all over the world who are learning from your example!Merry Christmas. God bless you and your beautiful little girls.Ty

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15960351410420851386 Anna Brown

    Merry Christmas Katie and to all your sweet children. I just bought your book today and can't wait to get started. So thankful for your willingness to serve. Praying for you and your ministry!

  • http://www.4heaven.wordpress.com Nathanael Florut [HistoryMaker]

    Katie! I`m so blessed to know you! My heart is for Africa and I wait for God`s time to be there!… You are a big inspiration for me! Today i start to pray for you! I send you more details in email… God bless you, your heart, your passion, your work, your future! I`m very glad to have a sister like you Katie! Nathanael

  • http://www.4heaven.wordpress.com Nathanael Florut [HistoryMaker]

    Katie! I`m so blessed to know you! My heart is for Africa and I wait for God`s time to be there!… You are a big inspiration for me! Today i start to pray for you! I send you more details in email… God bless you, your heart, your passion, your work, your future! I`m very glad to have a sister like you Katie! Nathanael

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13737322860361522342 Abbie

    Katie,I am just beginning to read your book and I have already passed it on to my mom, sister, niece, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law for Christmas. I am also presently wearing one of the beaded necklaces made from one of the women living in Uganda. I am inspired by the way you are Jesus' hands and feet to your 14 daughters and all the people that you come in contact with. I have recently also been reading about Heidi Baker and her family in Mozambique. My husband and I have been a part of an inner city ministry in Fort Worth, Texas called Fortress for about 10 years now. We have been a support in different ways through the years but we recently have felt we need to "step it up" with the kids we taught bible class to 10 years ago and are now in their 20s raising their own kids, still on welfare, some without jobs, etc. Thank you for inspiring us through your journey to meet people where they are and to better prioritize our lives here on earth. I hope to meet you one day on this earth..if not..definitely in heaven. Blessings over and around you,Abbie SchneiderFort Worth, TX

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07926560238673152134 Hope in Sudan

    Merry Christmas!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07926560238673152134 Hope in Sudan

    Merry Christmas!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14167736610560781019 Heather

    joy to the world! joy to you and yours! thank you for sharing the love…

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00816403324689120556 Delana

    Just saw your book at LifeWay the other day and now came upon your blog. Congratulations on your book!Blessings,Delanahttp://9yrpregnancy.com

  • http://bonesinmyheart.wordpress.com/ Melissa Scott

    Gorgeous! We have 8 daughters, also all adopted! My girls and I love you, love your daughters, love Amazima, love Edward whom we are honored and blessed to sponsor, love Uganda, love your book, love missions, and MOST of all, we LOVE JESUS!!! God bless you! II Cor 9:6-8!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17315338511441752161 Annie

    Katie, I just read your book, Kisses From Katie, you are an amazing young woman filled with God's love. I bought this book for my college age daughter, but grabbed the book and read it before she could. You remind me of myself many years ago and of my daughter who desires to love orphans the way you do. I hope you visit and volunteer and your orphanage and ministry soon. Thank you for loving and caring for God's people in Africa who need it the most. Leslie Holm

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08940332559310453758 Adam and Kinzie Harvell

    Katie, I received your book from my father in law on Christmas Eve. I started and finished it on Christmas Day. I am a mother of two adopted kids…beautiful mixed children and so your story (well parts of it) were very familiar. My husband and I are looking for ways to help your ministry. We are so amazed at how you are letting God work through you at your age (we are you age as well). Please let me know if there are any specific needs, besides money that you or your daughters have.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06552292023926139512 Caroline

    Got your book for Christmas and I love it already! So exciting and encouraging to see God's work in your life an your beautiful girls' lives! These smiles are captivating…God bless

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925122774209184323 Bubbly Girl

    aw so cute!! merry christmas to all of you as well! :)

  • Erin in Idaho

    Katie; I just wanted to let you know that I read your book and it touched my life in deep, powerful and personal ways. I so admire the example of sacrificial love you display everyday. I look forward to reading new posts on your blog, because I just wanted to keep reading your story. I pray that I will be willing and ready to be used by the Lord as you have been. Thank You! All my love to your beautiful family, you will continue to be in my prayers.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/04878935516056562301 Kelly Severino

    hi Katie! first off, your children and you are absolutley beautiful. Second, i got your book for christmas and it is completely changing my perspective on life. I am a fifteen year old girl who live in Brentwood and feel my whole world being changed up-side- down by your story. Thank you for being an encouragment, and you will be in my prayers everyday. Your love for the Lord is so pure and humble and you have inspired me to love "the least of these" thank you.

  • Anonymous

    Merry Christmas!!!! You and your family are a true inspiration to me. I have been thinking about working in an orphanage, because of you. :) ))Sophie

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12579333549422645234 Laura Anne

    Loving the pictures and blogs. I just started following after reading (and falling in love with) "Kisses from Katie" book <3 Praying for you all!

  • Dari-Lynn Miller

    Just found your blog and have been reading it steady. I have not cried this much in a long time. You are an amazing example of Jesus' love.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05490555197097928275 Heather’s Blog-o-rama

    HI Katie,I'm visiting from Linda's blog "Prairie Flower Farm" Your blog is really neat :) :) Happy New Year to you. Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather ;)

  • Anonymous

    Love the pictures!! Merry Christmas to you and your Family.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/18341173662356757806 courtney linn

    Hey girl! Just wanted to say thanks for putting me on your blog as a comment it brought joy to my heart.:) I'd love it if we could be friends! I don't have Facebook but I have a email + a address Email: court_linn@cox.netAddress: 15410 quail rd, Fayetteville ar 72704If you do email me please put your blogs name under the subject bare so I won't just delete it.:)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00300978285191861049 “All in His Perfect Timing”

    Merry Christmas to you and your girlies! I bought your book and can't wait to finish it. I'm only a few pages in and love it!

  • http://www.4heaven.wordpress.com Nathanael Florut [HistoryMaker]

    I wish you a new year full of blessings! God bless you and your girls, Katie! Hugs from Nathanael

  • http://thatpreachersdaughter.blogspot.com SB

    BEAUTIFUL! Received the book for Christmas. How beautifully written and relevant to my own life. Praising the Father for you, sister.

  • Anonymous

    You are an inspiration! Happy New Year and may many blessings continue to follow you and your work!

  • Mary Jane Smith

    Katie, I bought your book for my 18 year old daughter for Christmas, but I read it before she did. It gave me inspiration to just love people as Christ did. Your story is very inspirational and real. Thanks for sharing your life with me through your book and encouraging me to be a better steward of all that God has given me. Blessings to you and your beautiful family, including Christine!:) In His love, Mary Jane Smith

  • richardson family

    Hope you and your beautiful girls had a wonderful Christmas! I just found your blog and I am loving your mission. I pray God blesses you family!!! His grace is sufficent! Love the pictures of your family!!!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05682822362705043123 Briana@SweetCGrace

    What wonderful picture! Happy New Year!

  • Amos

    Dear Katie!!I just heard about from a friend…and I am amazed!! I have fallen in love with your heart, the heart for 'the least of these', a heart selflessly committed to Jesus and the cause of the Kingdom!! Your are amizingly beautiful and a great inspiration for christianity today, a christianity comfortably stteled in its ways, in its comfort zones!! It is hard to find words…May God flood you and your ministry with his love and goodness in every season!(by the way I am from Burundi and would like to pay a visit to Uganda and witness for myself what you're doing)

  • Anonymous

    Hi Katie…..I have just learned about you. From my techer. We um were talking about Africa and it's problms. Well my teacher thought it would be a good idea to show us you! And I GLAD she did. You are amazing. I can't beleive what you have done. You are a savior in my eyes. I look up to you. Just sharing your stories makes me want to get out there and do something GREAT like you! My teacher said "It doesnt matter what age you are….You can always do something.". You have brought me to tears watching your videos and reading your blogs but in a happy way. You are saving these peoples lives and you are ONLY 22! You are AMAZING. Everyone and I mean EVERYOBE in our class was like WOW. You are my role madel. I am going to follow you. and I love the pictures! Tell everyone ther that we all say hi and god bless! Katie….I cant even explain how great you are! I love your blogs keep posting!

  • Raegan

    dear katie, i would like to say that i am so inspired by you and Him. i follow your blogs and i am reading your book and i think what you are doing is AMAZING!i was wondering if you could somehow find about five minutes (which i am sure is hard to find in your busy life)to answer some of my questions for a project on who inspires me. i would like to share this project with the rest of my 9th grade class and i hope they become inspired as well. if you are interested and can find the time you can email me a raegan.morgan1@gmail.com i will have my questions at the ready for you to answer! thank you for finding the time to read this, and i am inspired everday by you and your children and most of all my Father. thank you again!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14720581051133472223 Becca Jones

    Beautiful! I just read your book and thought it was great!We are good friends with the Fulk family,working in Kotido Unganda and we just heard from them and they said they had met you. I hope you read this :) :)-Becca

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11698291094595913599 Sunshine

    I got your book for Christmas and I am SO excited to start reading it! Thank you SO much for writing it. Sunshine

  • Jennie Warring

    Merry Christmas, Katie!I have been SO blessed by your book!I am borrowing it from the library,but I am hoping to buy it soon.God is truly working through you for His glory!I will pray for you that you will continue to do His will.We may be miles and miles apart, but the love I have for you and your daughters is unquenchable.With Love in Christ,Jennifer WarringBremerton, WA

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08828615069057687076 Maryanne Gobble Photography

    You have a beautiful family! Just found your blog through someone's Facebook link…

  • Anonymous

    I love your blog. What God has done in your life is amazing. I love the kids they are beautiful.