tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post8783246743194931165..comments2023-10-22T02:25:48.115-07:00Comments on on earth as it is in heaven: Full...katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03426837041067362644noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-65560727574237846862009-12-06T04:46:00.188-08:002009-12-06T04:46:00.188-08:00I reckon this photo of you and the kids (taken on ...I reckon this photo of you and the kids (taken on an angle) is the absolute best on the whole website. I love it!!!andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14216697845934961718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-46142852015785364932009-10-26T07:30:49.935-07:002009-10-26T07:30:49.935-07:00Hey Katie,
New to the blog but I wanted to share ...Hey Katie,<br /><br />New to the blog but I wanted to share a tip on wound care. I worked up to the last year as a Registered Nurse in home care and wound care of elderly was a huge part of it. Having said this, you are probably the expert on wounds in Africa (with the malnutrition and local knowledge etc...)<br /><br />One tip I wanted to share was the making of Saline. Two cups of water at a rolling boil for 10min. <br />Add 1 tsp of salt.<br />Stir with a spoon that has been boiling in the water.<br />Cover and let cool.<br />Pour liberally on wound to wash it out.<br /><br />The temptation with wounds is to use peroxide but avoid this temptation. It fizzes nice and does a great job of cleaning but also kills all the new skin cells. It's great for the first clean, but after that stick to saline.<br /><br />In the end, the body heals itself and all we can do is support this process. Clean daily, keep moist, (not wet, not dry)<br /><br />On a deepish wound that is healing, scabs are not your friend. Don't pull the out but if the wound it moist enough and covered enough they won't form. On the other hand, if the wound looks like it's been soaking in a bathtub it's too wet (macerated). Rinse the wound and leave it open to dry a bit (making sure not to walk around and get it full of dirt.) Another way to dry a wound is to change it more frequently so the moisture in the covering isn't held against the skin.<br /><br />With as many kids as you are working with, a pot of saline ready to poor on any wound large or small would be handy to have on hand... as a parrent I always thought that I should have a spray bottle full of saline would be handy but... keeping it sterile is a challenge (It's good for 24 hours when open to air.)<br /><br />Incredible work that you are doing...<br /><br />God bless.<br /><br />Pastor Sean - Grace Lutheran Church, Edson Alberta, CanadaContact Informationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594579819794819095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-61548430781754931682009-10-22T17:50:20.778-07:002009-10-22T17:50:20.778-07:00Thank you for your words...I needed to hear of bli...Thank you for your words...I needed to hear of blind faith today. I need to wait expectantly, knowing that God will take care of me, God hears my heart.Kelly Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14002273410619215866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-51897925930011746012009-10-13T08:02:31.267-07:002009-10-13T08:02:31.267-07:00Katie,
My name is Katie (Davis) Harris and I live...Katie, <br />My name is Katie (Davis) Harris and I live in Mt. Juliet,TN. I have just been reading your blog that was shared by a friend and am in awe of your stories... of your strength and determination, your spirit and faith are contagious! I have a cousin who is a priest in Uganda named Father David Baltz. I was wondering if you have ever run into him? My mother, Mary Therese Baltz is his cousin. I plan to follow and contribute to your/ His calling. You are amazing and brave.KDHarrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07951899392870242084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-28129751621336388802009-10-13T08:00:48.982-07:002009-10-13T08:00:48.982-07:00Katie,
My name is Katie (Davis) Harris and I live...Katie, <br />My name is Katie (Davis) Harris and I live in Mt. Juliet,TN. I have just been reading your blog that was shared by a friend and am in awe of your stories... of your strength and determination, your spirit and faith are contagious! I have a cousin who is a priest in Uganda named Father David Baltz. I was wondering if you have ever run into him? My mother, Mary Therese Baltz is his cousin. I plan to follow and contribute to your/ His calling. You are amazing and brave.KDHarrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07951899392870242084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-20185220719471338002009-10-11T20:40:31.788-07:002009-10-11T20:40:31.788-07:00The strenght of the U.S. and all truth, is founded...The strenght of the U.S. and all truth, is founded upon freedom of speech and a willingness to consider all viewpoints. Amizma means truth, but ultimately we risk a weakening of Amazima when we selectively censor and restrict comments that may not agree with our singular beliefs. Is not any assumption that we know what God wants us to publish, similar to us playing God? <br /><br />An old saying is that power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. How is selected censoring different?<br /><br />Yes, I know we want to protect Katie from uneeded negative comments, but at what point do we decide she is strong enough to hear a variety of comments? Maybe we need to have two blogs, one that publishes our censored version, and one that publishes all comments. The U.S. Supreme court decided the U.S. is strong enough to allow the burning of the American Flag, as its way of saying that truth can only survive if we allow all points of view to be considered. As an editor, do you claim more wisdom?<br /><br />I fear that you will not publish this comment, as it is too easy for those who have all edit power, to convince themselves that they are doing God's will by not publishing this post. I will watch for your decision on posting this comment.<br /><br />Let me know if you need my email address or any other facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-81203973372056322092009-10-11T18:28:14.697-07:002009-10-11T18:28:14.697-07:00The strenght of the U.S. and all truth, is founded...The strenght of the U.S. and all truth, is founded upon freedom of speech and a willingness to consider all viewpoints. Amizma means truth, but ultimately we risk a weakening Amazima when we selectively censor and restrict comments that may not agree with our singular beliefs. Is not any assumption that we know what God wants us to publish, similar to us playing God? <br /><br />An old saying is that power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. How is selected censoring different?<br /><br />Yes, I know we want to protect Katie from uneeded negative comments, but at what point do we decide she is strong enough to hear a variety of comments? Maybe we need to have two blogs, one that publishes our censored version, and one that publishes all comments. The U.S. Supreme court decided the U.S. is strong enough to allow the burning of the American Flag, as its way of saying that truth can only survive if we allow all points of view to be considered. As an editor, do you claim more wisdom?<br /><br />I fear that you will not publish this comment, as it is too easy for those who have all edit power, to convince themselves that they are doing God's will by not publishing this post. I will watch for your decision on posting this comment.<br /><br />Let me know if you need my email addess or any other facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-10966845763514938072009-10-09T15:36:24.303-07:002009-10-09T15:36:24.303-07:00Thats great!
Blessings,LilyThats great!<br /><br />Blessings,LilySarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455698547207302964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-46954915870189579402009-10-09T03:56:25.517-07:002009-10-09T03:56:25.517-07:00Amen!
Thanks for your post and for everything you ...Amen!<br />Thanks for your post and for everything you are doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-34067943174121706702009-10-08T19:43:11.970-07:002009-10-08T19:43:11.970-07:00"I whispered to him that Jesus loves Him and ..."I whispered to him that Jesus loves Him and that He will ALWAYS show up, always come, always be there to help him" YES, and frequently the result will be a child's death. "there to help him" is not a promise of health and happiness, else how do you explain the thousands of children that die every week? My friends, religion is not about avoiding facts, but facing the truth (God is Truth) that the "help him" may be limited or at best achieved because there are not enough Katies to be the hands and feed of Jesus. I believe the integrity Katie showed by being at a place and a time that she promised is the foundation of all spirtuality, and keeping these promises is how we honor God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-43102790178714827152009-10-08T19:33:15.881-07:002009-10-08T19:33:15.881-07:00Thank you for all you do. You are so inspiring. I ...Thank you for all you do. You are so inspiring. I pray every day for you and your family. God bless you.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847522919833385663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-10391543018619385882009-10-08T06:55:14.274-07:002009-10-08T06:55:14.274-07:00Oh what beautiful lessons they teach us! Thank yo...Oh what beautiful lessons they teach us! Thank you, Katie, for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07996994078621643193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-12360235114532076742009-10-07T22:48:41.527-07:002009-10-07T22:48:41.527-07:00This post made me cry!! Thank you for serving. T...This post made me cry!! Thank you for serving. Thank you for taking standing up and saying, "Here I am, Lord, send me!" I am so amazed by you. THANK YOU for this post and the pictures! <br /><br />We are praying for you, sweet Katie!<br /><br />Breclyn and Taiger<br />manygrandadventures.blogspot.comMommyBrechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07066054608851938727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-77287342107239397802009-10-07T22:20:29.383-07:002009-10-07T22:20:29.383-07:00hi katie, how I look forward to reading your blog ...hi katie, how I look forward to reading your blog everyday and seeing the amazing things our Lord is doing through you. You touch my heart every time. Your commitment is so humbling. Praying for you. :) TerezaTereza Crumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07051821102578257785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-55428432497273373012009-10-07T18:48:15.217-07:002009-10-07T18:48:15.217-07:00What wonderful words!What wonderful words!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264683890580004905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-3552690275420316312009-10-07T18:20:51.711-07:002009-10-07T18:20:51.711-07:00Your faithfulness to the ONE who gives grace and m...Your faithfulness to the ONE who gives grace and mercy is an inspiration.<br /><br />Thank you for your obedience, for once again, I have come here, and I am encouraged!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />RobbieBlessed Mom of Four AND Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552944942986801747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-25259732693964462142009-10-07T08:56:00.321-07:002009-10-07T08:56:00.321-07:00God, please comfort Katie and give her peace that ...God, please comfort Katie and give her peace that You have her doing what You want her to do. And help her to trust You for the rest. Amen! <br /><br />Thank you, dear sister-in-Christ.PegShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324479985950087358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-51058966836729044482009-10-07T08:01:02.683-07:002009-10-07T08:01:02.683-07:00A great reminder to me to continue to have faith t...A great reminder to me to continue to have faith that He will provide for our needs and to have the kind of faith that waits with expectancy because He loves us and knows our needs more than we do ourselves.<br /><br />This love surpasses my understanding and I know it is only by His grace that we can move, breath or do any work at all. <br /><br />Thanks so much for following Jesus and sharing.Nathan Mallonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456166914145540863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-40103834564679371362009-10-07T07:13:30.245-07:002009-10-07T07:13:30.245-07:00Katie,
Oh, my! How very timely was this story fo...Katie,<br /><br />Oh, my! How very timely was this story for me and for my whole family. Yes...we so need to say to our God, "I waited for you. I knew you would fix it." I am claiming this in our lives, especially right now, and, dear Katie, for you. You, who have taken on such a huge responsibility. How beautiful and wonderful to see the trust these precious children place in you, but what a burden it could be save for the knowledge that it is not YOU who is responsible for their needs. It is their God and Maker and Savior. You, though, are so willing to be used. You are teaching these people to trust in their God because you are proving to be so trustworthy. Our prayers are ever with you!<br /><br />Love and Blessing,<br />JulieJulie Pedersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-5322445234094047522009-10-06T22:51:49.012-07:002009-10-06T22:51:49.012-07:00Your words are so inspiring. God truly is blessin...Your words are so inspiring. God truly is blessing these people through you.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746233349847124744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-57104637173263969072009-10-06T21:24:34.283-07:002009-10-06T21:24:34.283-07:00Thanks for the reminder Katie! Blessing to you and...Thanks for the reminder Katie! Blessing to you and all of your children.The Hull's at #4https://www.blogger.com/profile/06805179360821655998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-21327327748393279082009-10-06T21:13:52.496-07:002009-10-06T21:13:52.496-07:00"I will never leave you nor forsake you....&q..."I will never leave you nor forsake you...." <br /><br /> He is coming, and He is here, Katie, through your beautiful, blessed hands. You are the Bible for so many, many people. May God continue to reward you richly, in this life and in the next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-66422965369005405572009-10-06T18:45:57.281-07:002009-10-06T18:45:57.281-07:00Katie, my cousin sent a link to your blog to our f...Katie, my cousin sent a link to your blog to our family yesterday and I have spent several hours today laughing and crying as I read through every single post!!! WOW!!!!! What a testimony of God's faithfulness and ability to do so much when someone will simply say yes and obey Him!!! You are a blessing and an inspiration!!!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695101522922618821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-71375090580969567372009-10-06T18:01:44.524-07:002009-10-06T18:01:44.524-07:00What an example of whole-hearted trust! Katie, you...What an example of whole-hearted trust! Katie, you amaze me daily with your stories and with you trust in the Lord...<br /><br />On another note, I bought some hand sanitizer a couple of days ago and it was lavender smelling and purple so I thought, cool, a different color and a different smell...when I got home i put some before I started cooking and while I was cooking I smelt a very familiar smell...it was one of the smells from Uganda and not the typical bad smells, but a sweet smell. It smelt like the baby oil you had to use on the Jane's hair when it was longer and I had put some on Gladys's head when I finished bathing her so she would smell nice...so now everytime I put it on and smell that sweet smell I think you and Gladys and your children and pray for you guys...<br /><br />Much love and Many prayers,<br /><br />annaannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02403802793082369114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-1504018391941118462009-10-06T16:44:12.811-07:002009-10-06T16:44:12.811-07:00Yes, He is oh, so faithful and Yes, He is coming.....Yes, He is oh, so faithful and Yes, He is coming......<br />Thank you for your willingness to be broken before Him for the least of these....<br />you are all in our hearts and our prayers.Jewels of My Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12955029706756769653noreply@blogger.com