Hosanna.
Hosanna.
Hosanna in the Highest.
Today I walked alone and spread my arms out like wings.
My head falling back and the beauty of the clear blue sky,
Overwhelming me to almost certain tears.
The love of the Lord and my mother wrapped around me.
Hosanna in the Highest.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
This night one year I ago I sat in your hospital bed with you and we laughed and talked about things like we'd always do.
This night one year ago you were so excited to go home.
This night one year ago I learned you wouldn't be here much longer and I begged you to stay.
That night so long ago you were near me and with me like all moms are.
Tonight I wait for you to come find me and chase me to bed like you'd always do, but you won't be coming back.
And tonight, like every other night, I miss you.
This night one year ago you were so excited to go home.
This night one year ago I learned you wouldn't be here much longer and I begged you to stay.
That night so long ago you were near me and with me like all moms are.
Tonight I wait for you to come find me and chase me to bed like you'd always do, but you won't be coming back.
And tonight, like every other night, I miss you.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
London after midnight, Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh!
Oh, you'd have to know my E-Burg buddies and I to understand. Love it.
!
Friday, March 27, 2009
"Not all who wander are lost."
Words of wisdom from J.R. Tolkien as well as my mother. It's going to be busy as we wrap things up over here. Within the next day and a half my class will be heading back to the U.S. Ah Europe, you are amazing. I'll come back again someday.
"It's a dangerous business going out your front door. You step out onto the road and if you don't keep to your feet, there's no telling where you might be swept off to..." -Tolkien
"It's a dangerous business going out your front door. You step out onto the road and if you don't keep to your feet, there's no telling where you might be swept off to..." -Tolkien
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Perhaps my heart lies in Paris
We could do whatever we wanted tonight and all I did was sit and admire the Notre Dome'. It's so beautiful and majestic, how could anyone not? There is a peace I feel sitting in it's great presence. Yes, I will come back to this place again someday. Sooner then later, a lesson I have learned from my parents. Maybe I will bring my own daughter someday and we will come here together for the mother and daughter adventure mom and I planned years ago. Yes, yes this is the city of love. I've got my mom's warm embrace wrapped around me and that is the love that will get me through anything. Au revior ma me're, je t'adore le vous.
Le Notre Dome
A song sung by the many who attended Camp Robbinswold, all over the world, and sung to me as a lullaby by my very own mother...French Cathedrals."Orleans, Beaugency. Notre Dame, De cle'ry. Vendome', Vendome'" 
"Au Champs Elisee!"
Well that takes me back to High School French Camp!Well this so-called Blog Outage is kinda driving me nuts, and my posts aren't really popping up in the correct chronological order, but he, I'm getting the responses like, "It feels like I'm right there with you!!" and that's what I wanted to hear! :) Ahem, it's tres' gorgeouss in the city du Paris! And when we were let loose to have some fun I went crazy at the Tour de Eiffel! Seriously folks, it's a work of art! Venez régaler vos yeux sur mes photos de la Tour Eiffel toujours étonnante! It's sort of a smug feeling conversing with the people of France, especially when we aare able to have pretty fluent conversations with them. Obviously they weren't expecting such things from a group of Americans. Although, they are however, quick to congradulat us on the election of President Obama. "Il est temps de vous les Américains ont voté Bush de bureau." *big sigh* Polotics.
Bonjour de Paris!
Bonjour chers amis! Mon groupe et moi avons fait en toute sécurité via Chunnel. Cela est certainement passionnant, je souhaite que nous avions chunnels aux États-Unis. (Comme' di chunnel?) Paris est à la façon dont ma mère et je l'espère, il serait. Nous sommes heureux de manger du thé sucré et des croissants au beurre pour le petit déjeuner. Il me manque terriblement de son, mais je peux entendre ma mère anglaise ridicule accent sur les rues. Et elle me fait sourire. Aujourd'hui cependant, je manquer. Mon coeur fait mal aujourd'hui. Avec l'amour et des caresses anglaise de moi à vous, chers amis. L'amour de votre ami, Katie
Préférez-vous écrire en anglais à nouveau? Bien, je suppose que je n'ai pas le choix ensuite.
Ce n'est que parce que Je t'aime. Well okay then, when we first arrived in Paris via chunnel, (which by the way is insanely AWESOME! A tad scary if you're slightly closterphobic, but fun nonetheless.) Anywho, it was sort of overcast and for a moment I was like, "Hey! I'm back in Seattle, whatdoya know!" Then it got sunny. Arc de Triomphe, here I come!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
It's a long hard climb; but I'm gonna get there!
Did my other post seriously just upload?? Oh how I miss the oober fast speed my mac goes to, with my amazing super techsavvy brother would fix any problem I caused and answer any question I have. :) It's dinnertime! And it's been a loooong day. Gorgeous however, but long. We filmed on location today and my gosh, God hides his treasures everywhere. Boy it sure was beautiful, I didn't 
have the foggiest idea that it can be this beautiful along the coast of England. But at any rate, we hiked it! So to say and with cameras and heavy equipment and loose rocks and steep ravines and Gary joking around saying, "don't fall off!" and the professor from NYU that would glower at one of us every time we called him Gary ins
tead of Mr. Nelson drove us nuts! Oh, by the way, its' really windy and I almost lost my camera because I didn't have it secured on its wrist strap. Why is it that the rich and mighty get to have all of these beautiful places to themselves? Actors buying their own islands, blocking off sections of land and putting up huge signs saying, "Private Property! Tresspassers WILL be punished!" Well what about the rest of the world that might like to enjoy these places? *le sigh* It's almost like I'm in Pirates of the Caribbean exploring the different islands. It's absolutely breath taking! But now, back in the comfort of our house with the weird toilets and apple butter on rye toast, it's raining. And the best thing to do when it's raining? Fight for the armchair by the window, turn the ipod to the "Enya playlist" and cozy on down for a short nap as the raindrops drizzle down the windowpane before we head to London for a night on the town. Hugs n' Kisses and love from England, Katie
have the foggiest idea that it can be this beautiful along the coast of England. But at any rate, we hiked it! So to say and with cameras and heavy equipment and loose rocks and steep ravines and Gary joking around saying, "don't fall off!" and the professor from NYU that would glower at one of us every time we called him Gary ins
tead of Mr. Nelson drove us nuts! Oh, by the way, its' really windy and I almost lost my camera because I didn't have it secured on its wrist strap. Why is it that the rich and mighty get to have all of these beautiful places to themselves? Actors buying their own islands, blocking off sections of land and putting up huge signs saying, "Private Property! Tresspassers WILL be punished!" Well what about the rest of the world that might like to enjoy these places? *le sigh* It's almost like I'm in Pirates of the Caribbean exploring the different islands. It's absolutely breath taking! But now, back in the comfort of our house with the weird toilets and apple butter on rye toast, it's raining. And the best thing to do when it's raining? Fight for the armchair by the window, turn the ipod to the "Enya playlist" and cozy on down for a short nap as the raindrops drizzle down the windowpane before we head to London for a night on the town. Hugs n' Kisses and love from England, KatieIt's too early for an Anderson to be up...
Well hello, hello there. I'm up, and no one else is. Well, I'm sure Gary and the other daults are, but kid wise, no-sir-e-bob! What is the deal yo? Last one to bed, first one to rise? Ad it's hecka early! And on another note this Internet is annoying. I've tried to post this entry 3 times but because we all have to share, people keep closing the laptop while my blog is still uploading!!!!! It's nice to be the only one up...granted it was 6am when I started writing this, so that means...you were all snug in bed!! I've been taking this quiet and spending it on time for myself, "ME" Time, as my mom would put it. I'm reading, "Glimpses of Heaven" and keeping up with the "Purpose Driven" journal. It's much smaller and much lighter then the book. :) And of course taking time to check in with God and my mom, because this is an amazing experience, but the parts on this trip that are truly making me gasp in awe and wonder are the beautiful creations from the land He has given me. It's truly awesome.
Know what else is awesome? The food. We're like the first group of kids in this tiny town that the women have seen since their own kids went off, so they leave basket after basket of bread, soups, fruits, veggies, and nuts on the doorstep of our house. Way to go moms!
So, you're all probably dying to know the juicey details on the film aren't ya?
Well, cycling through here are 6 weeks of students. I am part of week 3, there are 3 students from 3 different arts and film scools selected to fly out here and get in on the action. Week 3 consists of 9 students from Central Washington Univ, Pepperdine, and NYU. We have been split into 3 groups, and I am in group 2: Katie Anderson CWU/ Spencer Boggs P/ and Crystal Omen NYU and we are already having a blast.
We are gophering the production of an Indie (Independent) Foreign film. It is called ,"Homme de Dieu" which in English translates to "Man of God" it's a documentary with English actor, Sean Bean. For those of you that might not be able to put your finger on it, his claim to fame in America was his role as Boromir in The Lord of the Rings. Tomorrow my group gets to go to Paris since we are the 3 that can speak (almost) fluent french, so this will be a very fun experience!
Most of you know, but I missed meeting Mr. Blockbuster himself. Darn you Jerry Bruckheimer! I was still up in the air when he graced the production team with his presence. He is in Europe for the production of a movie of his own.
Come hither so I can brag about the man who never ceases to amaze me.
--->http://www.jbfilms.com/ just a heads up, he has to do everything BIG! So the sound just might blow you away. ;)
Though it's a bummer I missed him, lets not forget God is good! I have already met him at one of the Seattle International Film Festivals last spring and that was an amazing experience! Haha, that was a phone call that awaoke my mama from one of her looooooooong naps, "MOM! JERRY BRUCKHEIMER'S HERE!! Freak out moment!" "Stop freaking out, grab some of your work and go talk to the man!!" That's my mom for ya, and that introduction has probably changed my life.
Last night was the gala event where we all got to come together and socialize and converse with the people in our desired field, and you can bet that Imade quick friends with the screenwriters. This is only my 2nd full day here and I'm in awe and having a blast! I'm starting to feel that drive that I feel I've been lacking since my mother died. I'm going to be honest with you all, I've been plotting ways to go after Jerry instead of filming this measley foreign film, but "All things happej for a reason." as Jeannie Anderson would say, so Ii'm just going to have to grit my teeth and do this.
What a long post! Don't worry, I won't be offended if more then half of you don't even bother to read this. I'm off to film on locaion!!
Know what else is awesome? The food. We're like the first group of kids in this tiny town that the women have seen since their own kids went off, so they leave basket after basket of bread, soups, fruits, veggies, and nuts on the doorstep of our house. Way to go moms!
So, you're all probably dying to know the juicey details on the film aren't ya?
Well, cycling through here are 6 weeks of students. I am part of week 3, there are 3 students from 3 different arts and film scools selected to fly out here and get in on the action. Week 3 consists of 9 students from Central Washington Univ, Pepperdine, and NYU. We have been split into 3 groups, and I am in group 2: Katie Anderson CWU/ Spencer Boggs P/ and Crystal Omen NYU and we are already having a blast.
We are gophering the production of an Indie (Independent) Foreign film. It is called ,"Homme de Dieu" which in English translates to "Man of God" it's a documentary with English actor, Sean Bean. For those of you that might not be able to put your finger on it, his claim to fame in America was his role as Boromir in The Lord of the Rings. Tomorrow my group gets to go to Paris since we are the 3 that can speak (almost) fluent french, so this will be a very fun experience!
Most of you know, but I missed meeting Mr. Blockbuster himself. Darn you Jerry Bruckheimer! I was still up in the air when he graced the production team with his presence. He is in Europe for the production of a movie of his own.
Come hither so I can brag about the man who never ceases to amaze me.
--->http://www.jbfilms.com/ just a heads up, he has to do everything BIG! So the sound just might blow you away. ;)
Though it's a bummer I missed him, lets not forget God is good! I have already met him at one of the Seattle International Film Festivals last spring and that was an amazing experience! Haha, that was a phone call that awaoke my mama from one of her looooooooong naps, "MOM! JERRY BRUCKHEIMER'S HERE!! Freak out moment!" "Stop freaking out, grab some of your work and go talk to the man!!" That's my mom for ya, and that introduction has probably changed my life.
Last night was the gala event where we all got to come together and socialize and converse with the people in our desired field, and you can bet that Imade quick friends with the screenwriters. This is only my 2nd full day here and I'm in awe and having a blast! I'm starting to feel that drive that I feel I've been lacking since my mother died. I'm going to be honest with you all, I've been plotting ways to go after Jerry instead of filming this measley foreign film, but "All things happej for a reason." as Jeannie Anderson would say, so Ii'm just going to have to grit my teeth and do this.
What a long post! Don't worry, I won't be offended if more then half of you don't even bother to read this. I'm off to film on locaion!!
Love, Katie
Does it bother anyone else that this Blogger doesn't have spellcheck? It's been driving me nuts!!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
England
I am t
otally loving the country side, far more then my counterparts who are dying to be back in he hustle and bustle which is London. We'll be back there soon enough, for now, here is the freaking tiny house 9 college kids and all of their crap are being stuffed into for thenight. I shouldn't really complain though, the others who flew out on Sunday have been squished far longer then I have. And besides...
otally loving the country side, far more then my counterparts who are dying to be back in he hustle and bustle which is London. We'll be back there soon enough, for now, here is the freaking tiny house 9 college kids and all of their crap are being stuffed into for thenight. I shouldn't really complain though, the others who flew out on Sunday have been squished far longer then I have. And besides...<----Check out that sweet garden!!
If you squint you can see my mom don't you think?
Cheerio from England. I arrived here at 9am and the current time is 3:30pm. o_O Here is a picture of the country side as we made our way to the coast of Hastings, which is where I reside as of now. If you look closely you can see the reflection of some very excited Americans in the glass. The only thing that would make this picture even better is some big wooley sheep. 
You know, the kind my mom would love. But this scene just brings to life the picture she put in my mind that England would look like. It is sunny here, but one can't be fooled, it's HECKA chilly!! But Gary says that's good filming weather. I wouldn't know. It's beautiful and peaceful here, if you just close your eyes for a moment and breathe in a big breath of fresh air...I feel my mother's presence here with me and the feeling is bittersweet. I love you woman. Well, you know I must be tired because I just crushed my hair clip. It looked like a ginormeous spider out of the corner of my eye. I can hear all of you mother's back home yelling, "Take a nap!!" Here at the coast of Hastings! It's even colder over here, you can see the sun seems to be going elswhere because it's a terd. No I am not going to go swim dad.
It's time to meet my group, so this update has to come to a close. Hugs and kisses from England!
You know, the kind my mom would love. But this scene just brings to life the picture she put in my mind that England would look like. It is sunny here, but one can't be fooled, it's HECKA chilly!! But Gary says that's good filming weather. I wouldn't know. It's beautiful and peaceful here, if you just close your eyes for a moment and breathe in a big breath of fresh air...I feel my mother's presence here with me and the feeling is bittersweet. I love you woman. Well, you know I must be tired because I just crushed my hair clip. It looked like a ginormeous spider out of the corner of my eye. I can hear all of you mother's back home yelling, "Take a nap!!" Here at the coast of Hastings! It's even colder over here, you can see the sun seems to be going elswhere because it's a terd. No I am not going to go swim dad.It's time to meet my group, so this update has to come to a close. Hugs and kisses from England!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
02-26-1951
Today is my mom's birthday
And I am missing her.
February 26th.
Happy Birthday mama.
I love you.
And I am missing her.
February 26th.
Happy Birthday mama.
I love you.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
I write from the balcony of my granddad's house.
The moon is already out and the pinks and purples of the sky are setting on the water.
If you listen closely, you can hear the waves lapping on the shore.
It smells like cedar out there. Mmmm.
And my granddad telling me stories about my mother...I've missed him.
There is magic here I know it.
The moon is already out and the pinks and purples of the sky are setting on the water.
If you listen closely, you can hear the waves lapping on the shore.
It smells like cedar out there. Mmmm.
And my granddad telling me stories about my mother...I've missed him.
There is magic here I know it.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
6 months
Today marks the 6th month since my mama passed away.
It's a weird feeling, I couldn't tell ya if it feels like it's been years, or if it was just like yesterday.
Either way, it blows.
I miss her.
I called her phone last night, I knew she wouldn't pick up, but I was sure hoping.
It's just not the same without her.
6 months.
I have motherless for 6 months.
It's a weird feeling, I couldn't tell ya if it feels like it's been years, or if it was just like yesterday.
Either way, it blows.
I miss her.
I called her phone last night, I knew she wouldn't pick up, but I was sure hoping.
It's just not the same without her.
6 months.
I have motherless for 6 months.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
01-18-1951
Happy Birthday daddy.
I'm so sorry.
I know how much you miss her.
But Scotty and I love you dearly.
I'm so sorry.
I know how much you miss her.
But Scotty and I love you dearly.
Friday, January 2, 2009
[dislike] SNOW
it's snowing again!! XD asdjkdfdafk!
gosh dang it, i need to go to work!!
actually, i hate work, but i'm broke. and poor.
(same difference)
gosh dang it, i need to go to work!!
actually, i hate work, but i'm broke. and poor.
(same difference)
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
A new year. A new end.
Today is December 31, 2008. The last day of the old year.
I remember that on this day last year, my mama said,
"Don't worry sweet heart, 2008 will be a great year ."
But if that's the case then, why did she die?
I dread the New Year, but I don't know how it can get any worse.
But it's not exactly getting any better either.
I don't know, I just don't want to lose anyone else that I love.
With a broken heart I say good bye to the old year.
And prepare to step into the new one, and the first one...of many.
Without my mom,
Hello 2009, I won't let you crush my spirit.
Cause you'll have to answer to my mama if you do.
I remember that on this day last year, my mama said,
"
But if that's the case then, why did she die?
I dread the New Year, but I don't know how it can get any worse.
But it's not exactly getting any better either.
I don't know, I just don't want to lose anyone else that I love.
With a broken heart I say good bye to the old year.
And prepare to step into the new one, and the first one...of many.
Without my mom,
Hello 2009, I won't let you crush my spirit.
Cause you'll have to answer to my mama if you do.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Dearest cousin Lerin,
I love you dearly.
We have too much fun together. :)
You make me smile when my heart is hurting.
I love you cousin.
We have too much fun together. :)
You make me smile when my heart is hurting.
I love you cousin.
Friday, December 26, 2008
12-26-1987
Today, 21 years ago, I was born.
Today, 21 years ago, I was saved before I knew I needed to be.
Today, 21 years ago, my parents knew they would love me for the rest of my life.
And theirs.
Today, 21 years later, one of them is missing.
And today, I didn't think she'd be gone.
No more mama birthdays; homemade cake that people talk about for weeks after my party.
The amazing transformation of our house into a Christmas wonderland.
The tree lit and glowing in the night, the whole house looking like it came directly out of a Christmas catalog that would put even Martha Stuart to shame.
Happy Birthday to me? No, it doesn't feel like it.
Maybe next year will be a bit easier. Maybe.
Today, 21 years ago, I was saved before I knew I needed to be.
Today, 21 years ago, my parents knew they would love me for the rest of my life.
And theirs.
Today, 21 years later, one of them is missing.
And today, I didn't think she'd be gone.
No more mama birthdays; homemade cake that people talk about for weeks after my party.
The amazing transformation of our house into a Christmas wonderland.
The tree lit and glowing in the night, the whole house looking like it came directly out of a Christmas catalog that would put even Martha Stuart to shame.
Happy Birthday to me? No, it doesn't feel like it.
Maybe next year will be a bit easier. Maybe.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas?
Christmas Prayer from Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees
Around the world below,
With tiny lights, like heaven’s stars
Reflecting on the snow.
I see the countless Christmas trees
Around the world below,
With tiny lights, like heaven’s stars
Reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular!
Please wipe away that tear,
For I am spending Christmas
With
I know how much you miss me.
I see the pain inside your heart,
For I am spending Christmas
With Jesus, yet apart.
I can’t tell you of the splendor
Or the peace here in this place.
Can you just imagine Christmas
With our Savior, face to face?
I hear the many Christmas songs
That people hold so dear,
But the
With the Christmas choir up here.
I’ll ask Him to fight for your spirit
As I tell Him of your love,
So pray for one another
As you lift your eyes above.
Please let your heart be joyful
And let your spirit sing,
For I’m spending
And I’m walking with the King!
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