Becoming Katie Butterfly

With it being New Years Eve, I am going to post some highlights of my year.  NUMBER 1. Becoming close with MA. She has literally been my rock this past year and I wouldn't have come this far without her support. I just love you so much, Mare Bear! All my Vox Concerts and all the cool people I've gotten to meet through there. Going to Summerfest and getting to see Ingid Michaelson live! Being giving the chance to receive training in the circ department at work. For surviving and being fearless and brave! Letting God back into my life! All the ups and downs with my fiancé Jeff. And having our engagement pictures taken! That's all I got, for now! Here's to an even better year in 2015! Katie

"So carry your candle, run to the darkness, seek out the hopeless, confused and torn, Hold out your candle for all to see it, Take your candle and go light your world." "Everyone wants to be your sun, but not me, I wan't to be your moon, so I can light up your darkest moments when your sun isn't around." I believe I have been thought many dark times for a reason. I believe it is so I can help others make it through their dark times. I'm going to carry my candle, run to the darkness. I am going to seek out the hopeless, the confused and torn. I am going to hold out my candle for ALL to see it. I'm going to take my candle and go light my world! I am going through some pretty dark and scary times myself. It's important to know that we are not alone. We have God, and we have our friends. Let's put our candles together and go light the world. Including our own. Christmas is over. The time of peace on earth, good will to me, is over. But,

                        Written: November 7, 2005 By: Katie Marie Clements The smell of pine The lack of sunshine The glistening snow The fiery glow The season I now hate I"m sure many can relate The pain inside I cannot hide I miss him so much And his gentle touch Memories are everywhere More then I can bear It's in the joyous songs It's in the Carol's Ding Dong It's all in my head I can't believe he's dead The Christmas lights Shine so bright The music in the background Playing it's mystical sound It's something about the season That seems to give me a reason A reason to remember and cry And a reason to ask why Alone by the fire place Peace flows over my face I drift off into sleep I dream things ever so deep * * * * * Walking in a winter wonder land We're hand in hand We're singing together In the Christmas weather We come to a place filled wi

The weekend is almost here! I work this afternoon and then I am going home with my dad to spend the night at my parents. Tomorrow my dad and I are going to sing together for church. I do love singing with my dad... Actually I just love singing. I don't know that I'm all that great... But I love to do it. Music and singing brings me peace and happiness. It's especially best this time of year! It also has a way of tugging at the heart strings. That's about all I got for right now! My love - Katie

I have been so very blessed this year. It started off being a pretty tough year with dealing with my assault, coming forward and talking about it and finally addressing the issues it caused. In the process of all that, I have met some of the most incredible people, I could ever ask for. I think you all know who you are so I'm not going to name names. It seemed like whenever I needed it most I had all the love, prayers and support one could ever wish to have. And for that I am so incredibly blessed. Christmas-time is always tough for me, and it was even more so this year, but so far, it's been wonderful. Fun surprises from my Secret Santa, and from friends. It has really showed me what the season (and really all year long) is about. I want to go forward into the world and pay forward the kindness I have received and I want it to just keep on giving. I hope everyone has an amazing Christmas and New Years! You all deserve the best, because you ARE the best! All my love -

Hi readers! It's been a long time since I have last posted and thought I would take the time to do that tonight before I head to bed. I hope you all are having a blast getting ready for Christmas, and all the festive-ness. I also hope that you are taking the time for self care. The holidays can be a tough time of year for so many (myself included) and it's so important to be good to ourselves. I can't stress  that enough.  Last week was the 10 year anniversary of losing my grandpa. I'd be lying if I said it wasn't hard. But, I made it through.  I'm ready for Christmas. I have been so blessed this year by so much. I have some amazing friends and I couldn't ask for more.  I really don't need things for Christmas. I just want the love of my friends and family, and the happiness that comes from that. Merry Christmas to you all! All my love and hugs. Katie

"I am leaving you a gift--peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." John 14:27 I want to talk about peace. The Holy Spirit has been working on my heart and last night I came to a decision. I'm not going to say what, as that's between God and me. But, I'm finally starting to feel at peace. Real peace. Something I haven't felt in a very long time. & I love how God has not given up on me and how much He must love me. My heart is filled with peace and with song! I can't really express it. & I'm usually so good at expressing myself. But, I do know I'm on a new journey, I have THE leader,THE Shepard to guide me and a few amazing people He has put in my life. I am blessed beyond belief. & am so happy to be going into the Holiday of Peace and Love. I need to get out my old Bible and start reading it again. I know a lot of it is highlighted with verses I l