Hi there! i’m katelyn.

was a big weekend for us and our church family. Every year we have our annual Jazz Nativity and it’s honestly the highlight of our Christmas season! Our families get together, our friends come in for the show and it feels like the Christmas season has officially begun! This year was probably my favorite. This was my 3rd year performing and I had a blast. Right before I go on stage I always get nervous and think to myself “Why do I do this to myself?!! Why?!!” I do the same thing before I speak at conferences too! Right before I do something stressful that involves a “performance” of any kind, I wonder why I put myself in these situations.

December and while this is technically the down season, this has been one busy week. Michael and I thrive when we’re with people and working on projects and so even though we’re tired, we thoroughly enjoyed this week with friends!! Next week is when I really get to relax! I am so excited (and so honored) to spend a few days with some of the most amazing women on the planet. I’m heading down to Raleigh to relax, refresh, be encouraged, give encouragement and be inspired. I think God does His best work when we decide