Katherine’s Mind

for the song who has followed me

Praise God from Whom all blessings flow

I am 7.
It’s bedtime, and my dad is singing. 
His eyes are just learning how to crinkle in the corners. 
My biggest fear is losing my wiggly tooth
(The one just left of center, on the bottom),
Or losing a parent,
But for now, I am safe. 

Praise Him all creatures here below

I am 18.
It’s sunrise, and the mountains are singing. 
Our boots knock against the barn’s wooden floors as the horses harmonize. 
My biggest fear is growing up 
(I cried at graduation, and I still need to buy a twin XL mattress topper),
Or growing old,
But for now, time is slow. 

Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts 

I am 20. 
It’s evening, and sixty college students are singing. 
We didn’t know each other two years ago, but our worship has soldered our souls in preparation for an eternity of holy service. 
My biggest fear is not graduating on time
(Ever an Icarus, I added another major),
Or not being remembered, 
But for now, I rest.

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

I am 22.
It’s December, and my new husband is singing. 
I’ve heard him sing this song twice a week for three years, but his voice has never sounded sweeter.
My biggest fear is not being present
(I need to make sure we’re done with photos by 5:15 at the latest),
Or not being a good wife,
But for now, I am patient. 
For love is patient. 

Amen.