Some Sawdust: Scraps from the Writing Floor (a note)
In this I'm showing my work—yes, just like in math class where credit was given once you proved it was solely yours. It’s the process; the recipe reversed; the rough thoughts once belonging to the whole but find themselves recycled.
This is a shield against perfectionism and a sword for productivity.
. . .I see a great connection and even necessity between having preferences and still calling all things God has created good. I had a bad experience with olives once in the summer of 2004—the fact that I remember the year should tell you the degree of the disaster. I was a summer camp counselor, and Fear Factor was a big deal. I’ll keep the details under wraps, but just know gravy and mayonnaise were also ruined that year. I can still call olives good things and abstain from eating them (for forever).
And that’s not an over-spiritualization.
I also have no taste for spelunking, deep sea diving, or sushi—but I know these are good because God created them for His glory and someone’s enjoyment, just not mine. . .
I'm Kate
Worshiper, wife, mom—with the help of the Lord, this is my hierarchy of work. Beyond this I homeschool the girls and hold down a staff position at Zionsville Fellowship in Zionsville, Indiana. I read, write, do yoga, cook, and practice thinking pure and lovely things.
