tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post5534092951758230144..comments2024-03-13T23:05:53.575-07:00Comments on Hope Engaged: the beauty of "firsts" Katie Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246255931160856214noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-54916415648901955212013-07-22T13:35:06.012-07:002013-07-22T13:35:06.012-07:00I can't wait to try firsts with you someday, h... I can't wait to try firsts with you someday, here AND over seas : ) particularly, first time living with another married couple ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-32521354200801580702013-07-22T13:34:47.654-07:002013-07-22T13:34:47.654-07:00I can't wait to try firsts with you someday, h... I can't wait to try firsts with you someday, here AND over seas : ) particularly, first time living with another married couple ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-75325326375382319672013-07-21T22:42:53.534-07:002013-07-21T22:42:53.534-07:00I SO agree about the "firsts" thing. I g...I SO agree about the "firsts" thing. I grow more and more in my walk with the Lord by seeing new things and learning how to appreciate different things. :)Bailey K. | Travel Healshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770506419098591862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-88266382722678478782013-07-20T15:06:25.093-07:002013-07-20T15:06:25.093-07:00You are such a joy! I treasure being able to read ...You are such a joy! I treasure being able to read about your experiences!!!!<br /><br />By the way, how do you edit photos to have such adorable graphics on them? Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042829271223322465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-70170398388155386922013-07-18T20:12:56.882-07:002013-07-18T20:12:56.882-07:00Just found your blog and I'm in love with it a...Just found your blog and I'm in love with it already! And I love your perspective on "firsts" :-) It must have been amazing for you and Kevin to experience those things along with the sweet girls! And I get the whole "where was the singing and dancing" thing because I LOVE Bollywood movies! :-)<br /><br />xoxo Miss ALK<br />http://missalk1994.blogspot.comAnnaliesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691548618653074600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-34931426715616636892013-07-18T18:38:37.940-07:002013-07-18T18:38:37.940-07:00love all of these "firsts" :) they reall...love all of these "firsts" :) they really are gifts from God!kristynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370544928717266784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-3669913857680322322013-07-18T18:13:57.340-07:002013-07-18T18:13:57.340-07:00this is so sweet! so many times we takes these fir...this is so sweet! so many times we takes these firsts for granted when really they can be the best part about a situation! and i love your sari! they're so beautiful!Chelsea @ Lost in Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340277403271465452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-53660814341578544972013-07-18T17:07:48.452-07:002013-07-18T17:07:48.452-07:00This is beautiful. I love this posts. Not only are...This is beautiful. I love this posts. Not only are you experiencing a list full of many firsts but so are these girls, and you can to see it all. It's amazing! A Pinch Of Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12574016887149315966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-63174157904340118222013-07-18T15:19:43.232-07:002013-07-18T15:19:43.232-07:00Wow what a wonderful experience to have all in God...Wow what a wonderful experience to have all in God's name. His light truly shines through your writing and through the glow on your face. <br /><br />Charity<br /><a href="http://thewordofanerd.com" rel="nofollow">The Word of A Nerd</a>Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085408470703258088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-69760758781676186232013-07-18T14:20:27.722-07:002013-07-18T14:20:27.722-07:00I completely agree with the idea that "firsts...I completely agree with the idea that "firsts" keep us childlike. It's so important to me to keep the incredible wonder in lofe. I just had the First time I've ever flown in an airplane with my husband (and it's way, way more fun than flying alone!) :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07894832851934334471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-73029286914790792552013-07-18T13:37:28.452-07:002013-07-18T13:37:28.452-07:00Yes!!!! This warms my heart! (: YOU my friend are ...Yes!!!! This warms my heart! (: YOU my friend are a SUPERHERO!!! What a blessing you are to these girls! I can only imagine how time consuming it must be to wash your vegetables! oh my....Bianca Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149399831399247874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-31706468823707026132013-07-18T12:44:11.354-07:002013-07-18T12:44:11.354-07:00These are so beautiful to read! "Firsts"...These are so beautiful to read! "Firsts" truly are God-given and can be scary, stretching, and amazing! What has been the biggest thing you've grown in during your time in Nepal, Katie?Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888956203263380230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-18312661828589739982013-07-18T11:51:41.223-07:002013-07-18T11:51:41.223-07:00Firsts = Childlike wonder. I LOVE that! So true =D...Firsts = Childlike wonder. I LOVE that! So true =DNataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00534598705184827031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-10048139103601538942013-07-18T11:46:32.233-07:002013-07-18T11:46:32.233-07:00Pretty obsessed with this post, so beautiful!Pretty obsessed with this post, so beautiful!Cassie Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615647732466346042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-52307015882732142962013-07-18T11:31:36.424-07:002013-07-18T11:31:36.424-07:00This is such a sweet, fun post to read! I love the...This is such a sweet, fun post to read! I love the idea of naming "firsts". It is a great reminder of God's faithfulness in opening new doors and experiences beyond what we could plan. <br /><br />And the "firsts" of the girls are precious!! What a joyful blessing to be able to see their faces as they experience these things!<br /><br />Elena<br />elle-alice.blogspotElena Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685353322770187159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-34260396564542798402013-07-18T11:14:10.913-07:002013-07-18T11:14:10.913-07:00I love this!! Such an amazing experience you guys...I love this!! Such an amazing experience you guys are having! (I think I say this every post. :) I just love your heart, girl!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16949788813395469120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-87359965185792353832013-07-18T10:51:21.866-07:002013-07-18T10:51:21.866-07:00Loved every single word of this, Katie! I kept thi...Loved every single word of this, Katie! I kept thinking "yes and AMEN!" as I read...naming our gifts/firsts is seriously the best. It always helps to turn our hearts back to thanksgiving. :)<br /><br />Some of my firsts lately...<br />-Driving up in the mountains and getting completely lost (then turning it into an adventure!) <br />-hiking a new trail in the middle of nowhere (so much fun!)<br />-watchnig my best friend sit in awe of a waterfallSamantha Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396959079578872977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-5293136560407621252013-07-18T10:06:11.021-07:002013-07-18T10:06:11.021-07:00LOVE THIS POST!!! And couldn't agree more!!! F...LOVE THIS POST!!! And couldn't agree more!!! First's are such a gift and make this life so sweet!!! I love all your firsts and all the girls' too!!! Life is just so beautiful!!!!!!!!!! :)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17366602859640824325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-66415296400612880112013-07-18T09:56:48.874-07:002013-07-18T09:56:48.874-07:00That sari is absolutely gorgeous. All of the pictu...That sari is absolutely gorgeous. All of the pictures are amazing. I've spend some time in India but never made it to Nepal, but you're making me really want to go. I love all of these experiences that you shared, firsts are definitely some of the most exciting things in life.Sarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/16187939635121009381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-79254001924054067422013-07-18T09:35:38.867-07:002013-07-18T09:35:38.867-07:00Pretty sure this post just made it in my Top 10 fa...Pretty sure this post just made it in my Top 10 favorites ever! I loved everything about it! First are so wonderful and can be terrifying and exhilarating at the same time! After living in Peru for almost 4 years, I am in a very new season of firsts since having a baby makes EVERYTHING different..even the things I have done before! I'm soaking it all up!<br /><br />I love it when teams come down and experience Peru for the FIRST time because it reminds me of my first time, and helps me to relive that first love I had of this country! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing friend! By the way you look amazing in your sari!Amanda Wissmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857843234671826550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-66737485489740540482013-07-18T08:43:20.512-07:002013-07-18T08:43:20.512-07:00Oh I think watching those people you work with eve...Oh I think watching those people you work with every day have firsts is absolutely amazing. I've seen the escalator first before as well with one of my students in Cambodia. She was terrified of it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300509693671365389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-52354429716811516862013-07-18T07:50:28.010-07:002013-07-18T07:50:28.010-07:00oh my goodness this post gives me all kinds of hap...oh my goodness this post gives me all kinds of happy feelings. i love firsts. and totally agree you can have them anywhere. Matt and I are trying a new restaurant this weekend for date night before the wee one arrives. and i love that not only have you experiences firsts but you are giving these sweet girls amazing first experiences! truly priceless my friend. love ya!Denise Lopatkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14885645355554637176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-43264229796281632452013-07-18T07:47:28.778-07:002013-07-18T07:47:28.778-07:00oh katie, it sounds like such a wonderful time! yo...oh katie, it sounds like such a wonderful time! you look beautiful in your sari and being able to minister with your inlaws must be such a blessing! Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697813954232884673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-68837309053201003312013-07-18T07:20:44.371-07:002013-07-18T07:20:44.371-07:00LOVE this post! I think we all tend to get a bit t...LOVE this post! I think we all tend to get a bit too comfortable in our lives. Making a habit of seeking out "firsts" is a great idea! I'm going to go ponder this and pray to be more open to cultivating an adventurous spirit!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10996899707432991374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-69528476131379962842013-07-18T07:04:45.205-07:002013-07-18T07:04:45.205-07:00I love this! Such a lovely inspiration to "be...I love this! Such a lovely inspiration to "be brave with our lives" as you mention! I smiled as I read through so many of your "firsts" of life there! I can only imagine all of the different and precious memories that the Lord is giving you!!What I love about our precious Lord is that HE IS the most adventurous of us all and everyday with Him is a precious first. I was just reading a scripture verse this morning that I am sure that I have read before but the way it spoke to me was like it was new all over again! What a precious picture of His mercy being new everyday so that we may experience ABUNDANT life through Him! Love ya friend and am praying for y'all everyday!!<br />:) Rebecca<br />p.s.- you are SO pretty- the love of the Lord shines through you and I can only imagine how much is touching the souls of those precious girls!! :)Caravan Sonnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225941007248198346noreply@blogger.com