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Jimmy, Kat and the kidsHi! My name is Kat. My sweet husband Jimmy and I have 3 children.

About This Blog
Inspired To Action is all about practically helping moms develop the habits and skills they need to effectively manage their homes and raise children capable of changing the world.

What I Want You To Know About Me
I’m a thirty something mom who loves Jesus, family, music and sports. And business, technology, blogging and just about everything else I run across. I am a passionate person who struggles with focus. I’m working on it.

My mission statement:

To pursue Jesus with my whole heart and surrender all that I am and all that I have so that I can be fully used by Him.

To make Jimmy feel loved, cared for and admired.

To have fun with my children and help them grow up to be people who know, deeply love and wholeheartedly serve God.

To live my life in such a way that others are inspired to fully pursue Jesus and desire constant growth in their personal lives.

In my free time (because all stay at home moms have tons of free time), I like to run (I use the word like very loosely) and write about faith, family, music, tech and awesome singers who perform in my living room (It’s a life highlight for a music freak like myself. I had to link to it. Enjoy).

I also enjoy making parenthetical statements.

I adore my husband, I have two beautiful daughters (7 and 5) and a handsome son (2). I get to stay home with my kids….and my husband (he works from home too).

My personal blog is called The Secret Life of Kat.

WHAT I DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT ME
Blogging tends to be about showing off the good stuff. If you want to know what I STINK at, here a list from my personal blog of 25 Things (I Don’t Want You To Know) About Me.

AND YOU?
I’d love to learn a bit about you! If you’re so inclined, tell me a little about yourself in the comments – here:

1. Name (or pseudonym)
2. Where are you from?
3. What do you do?

{ 38 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Jessica January 24, 2010 at 2:01 pm

Hi I’m Jessica. I’m from the awesome state of Texas. I am a stay at home(school) mom of 4. I am in love with your e-book. I have shared it with my friend and she loves it too! I look forward to reading your new blog. Thanks!

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2 Kat January 27, 2010 at 6:41 am

Jessica,
I’m from Texas too, and it IS awesome. I’m so glad you like the ebook and I do hope to see you around here often. I’m sure you have a lot of wisdom to share with us.

3 Jessica January 27, 2010 at 8:38 am

That is so neat! I live in the Austin area.
I hope to be able to contribute something :) I tend to dabble in a lot of different areas of interest never becoming an expert at one particular thing. But I guess that in itself is helpful.

4 Sisterlisa January 26, 2010 at 12:07 pm

Hi Kat. I’m Lisa but most online call me by Sisterlisa. I’m from Northern California and I homeschool my four kiddos and run several blogs with my 3 daughters. We also own a new upcoming online business called Pix-O-Sphere Corp.. We’re pretty busy, but very social. ;O) In some spare time I play Legos with my son, Timmy.

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5 Kat January 27, 2010 at 6:42 am

Sisterlisa,
Wow! You’re a busy woman! Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself. I look forward to getting to know you.

6 Sarah Chia January 26, 2010 at 5:24 pm

Hey, Kat! Isn’t it funny…. your first 2 comments are from homeschooling moms of four, and I’m a homeschooling mom of 2 in the process of expanding our family by two more! Crazy… 3 homeschooling moms of 4 in a row. :) (That’s the first time I’ve referred to myself as a mom of 4. It is weird.)

I’m in Alabama, but I am not a hick. :) I used to be a writer, but that is on hold for now. I’m coming to terms with it slowly.

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7 Kat January 27, 2010 at 6:47 am

Sarah,
That IS ironic. I wonder who’s going to break the streak. :-)

I don’t know if I knew that you are from Alabama. We visited there a couple years ago. It was gorgeous.

8 Catherine B January 27, 2010 at 11:50 am

Hi Kat!
I am a mother of 3 (same ages as your kids), from Colorado. I am an author, speaker and eternal realist! Sorry to say I am not a homeschooling mother (gasp). I know it is just not my calling~ Enjoying your blog/site!

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9 Kat January 27, 2010 at 8:39 pm

An author? Very cool. Please don’t check my grammar too carefully.

Thanks for breaking the trend. I was beginning to think I need to add a kid and start homeschooling in order to fit in on my own blog. :-)

10 May G January 27, 2010 at 8:34 pm

Hi Kat,

I am putting you back on track. I am a homeschool mom of 4 from Houston, Texas!!! I love your ebook and went through the steps (including buying worship cds – a treat fro me) to get myself going. I can’t wait for this blog to begin.

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11 Kat January 27, 2010 at 8:41 pm

May G,
This trend is hilarious.

Houston? Jimmy and I lived in The Woodlands for several years and I used to work at KSBJ.

Eat at Pappasitos for me sometime.

12 May G January 27, 2010 at 9:01 pm

My kids and I love KSBJ! Our last kid is an “extra” blessing from God. He is our third “last” kid as my husband puts it. :)

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13 May G January 27, 2010 at 9:02 pm

oops, sorry, that was meant to be posted as a reply to the last post. It’s late and I need to go to bed….

14 Pamela January 28, 2010 at 4:19 pm

Hi Y’all,
I’m thrilled to be joining you from Canada and only hope I’ll be able to
contribute regularly. Kat, I used lots of tips from your e-book in a recent
workshop I helped with at our church on rejuvenation.
I’m a publicschooler of 80 teenagers and homeschooler of 2 (2.5 and 8 months! )
I returned to school (work) this week with mixed emotions and hope that participating in your blog will be an encouragement for me and others like
me who struggle with working outside the home.
God has placed in my Titus 2:5 as well as Prov 31 and I pray for balance
every day.
Blessings,
P

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15 Kat February 1, 2010 at 6:56 am

Pamela,
Nice to meet you! Canada, that’s where Jimmy and I went on our honeymoon. Banff. It. Was. Gorgeous.

16 Deanne January 29, 2010 at 1:32 am

Hi Kat,

I’m a transplanted Yankee, living in Hong Kong right now. I downloaded your e-book and have really enjoyed reading it. My favorite thing is that you appear “real”. Your honesty is refreshing, and I can relate to an imperfect role model.

By the way, when we were in the states, I was a homeschooling mom of 4, but now I’m an international school mom of 4, lol.

Deanne, way over here on the other side of the world

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17 Kat February 1, 2010 at 7:08 am

Deanne,
Hong Kong! Very, very cool. Do you have a blog? I’d love to read about your life abroad.

18 Tiffany January 29, 2010 at 6:02 am

Hi! I’m Tiffany – mommy to two boys (4 & 2 1/2) and one girl

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19 Tiffany January 29, 2010 at 6:11 am

Let’s try this again…I got interrupted by a 2 year old who wants a tubby & a 7 month old who is tired of her swing :) I’m Tiffany – mommy to two boys (4 & 2 1/2) and one girl (7 months). We are from a small community in Kansas. I came across your blog from a link on another blog & I am VERY excited about it! Thank you so much for the free e-book. I’m printing it today!

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20 Kat February 26, 2010 at 8:32 am

Ha – I know all about those interruptions. It’s nice to meet you Tiffany!

21 Brianna February 1, 2010 at 6:50 am

Hi! My name is Brianna. But you all can call me Bria (‘cuz that’s what my friends call me). =) I live in a small town in northeastern Ohio, where the cows moo loudly and the amish drive their buggies on the street in front of my house all day long. It’s really beautiful here. I am stay-home-mom to two beautiful daughters, ages 8 and 5. I send my oldest to public school on the bus everyday and take my five-year-old to preschool three times a week, but I greatly admire those of you whom God has called to homeschooling. (Sorry — guess I don’t fit the main mold here. — pretty true of my whole life, actually.) I also love to write and am working on a blog while figuring out how to be the mom, wife, woman that God has called me to be.

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22 Kat February 26, 2010 at 8:36 am

Bria – I’m not a homeschooler, so I guess I don’t fit the main mold here either!

23 Erika February 3, 2010 at 9:43 am

I just saw this part of your blog, so though I already commented elsewhere, I thought I would say a bit more. I live in Central Illinois (just for a year and a half so far–originally from the East coast–we’re still adjusting to our new life and location!). And I have three kids–all girls–that are 3 1/2, 2, and 3 mos. So life stays busy! :) And fun! At least most days! My husband is an asst. pastor at our church (the reason for our move), and I’m a stay-at-home mom. So thanks for the new blog!

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24 Kat February 26, 2010 at 8:37 am

Welcome aboard Erika!!!

25 Heather February 4, 2010 at 5:28 pm

Hi! I am Heather and and I am a proud SAHM of 4 beautiful little girls ages 6, 5, 3 and 18 months. I love your e-book and I have VERY slowly started incorporating your steps it into my mornings. I am working on a post about my morning routines and I will include a link to your blog. Thanks!

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26 Kat March 13, 2010 at 7:30 am

Welcome Heather!
Thanks for the link. I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog…so many great ideas, recipes and inspirations. Thanks!

-Kat

27 Julie February 5, 2010 at 8:45 am

Julie
Tampa, FL
I am a licensed family home childcare provider. I have 4 beautiful daughters ages 19, 17, 14, & 4. I have been married to Patrick for 20 yrs in March:)
I am so encouraged by your e-book and blog. Thank you:)

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28 Kat March 13, 2010 at 7:24 am

Julie,
You’re quite welcome! 3 teenage girls and one 4 year old girl? I can barely handle the drama in my house and I only have 2 girls. You deserve some sort of badge or something. :-)

29 Jennifer February 14, 2010 at 9:07 pm

I’m Jennifer from a small town in Missouri. I have two kids. Almost 11 and 7. Mine do go to public school and I run a small in home daycare for teachers. I have 4 kids that I care for during the day….ages 3, 2, 2, and 9 mos. I’ve been happily married to a wonderful man for 11 years. I am excited about the possibilities before me as I follow your blog and grow to be a better woman, mother, and wife of great faith and love for the Lord.

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30 Kat March 13, 2010 at 7:22 am

Jennifer,
We just went on vacation to Missouri over the holidays. Loved it!

3, 2, 2, and 9 months. Whew. That makes me tired just thinking about it. And then to adjust to such a different age group with your own children after school. I’m way impressed.

I hope all those possibilities you dream of become a very present reality.

-Kat

31 Sherice February 25, 2010 at 8:23 pm

Hi, I’m Sherice.
My family and I live in Southern York County of Pennsylvania. I am a new stay at home mom with 2 girls, 2 and 6 mo. My husband is a minister and we in the beginning stages of planting a church among many other things. We live my in-laws and my husband’s other 3 siblings. It’s a full house will all 9 of us and our 2 dogs :) We love each other and the Lord and are looking forward to what His master plan is for our lives!

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32 Kat February 26, 2010 at 8:31 am

Hi Sherice! A 2 year old and a 6 month old and a house of 9! I’m sure you have quite the busy life. Thank for taking the time to introduce yourself!

33 Mary March 11, 2010 at 7:35 am

I don’t seem to fit the mold of most of your audience but that’s okay with me. Hi, I’m Mary from Indiana. I’m 42 yrs old and the mother of a 14 year old boy. My husband and I will celebrate our 29th anniversary this year. I have worked as an accountant for the same commercial broadcasting (radio/tv) for 21 years (this month!). Life seems pretty chaotic these days and I’ve never seemed to get this whole motherhood thing figured out. I’m hoping to get it right these next few years so that we can all enjoy the high school years together before my son takes off for college.

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34 Mary March 11, 2010 at 11:45 am

That should be, we are celebrating our 20th anniversary this year. We were young, but not THAT young!

35 Kat March 11, 2010 at 8:51 pm

Mary,
I’m so glad you took the time to introduce yourself! There’s no mold here. Just a group of women who want to be great moms.

It seems as though you are a wonderfully faithful woman. Married for 20 years and working at the same business for 21 years. That’s amazing. Congrats! You’re a great example for your son.

36 Monica March 13, 2010 at 4:27 am

Hello Kat,

Greetings from Houston. I stumbled upon your blog and I am so encouraged by your family, your love for God and the desire for the same for your children. Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful e-book! I know your book was written for wives and mothers. I’m not married yet but I have 21 little ones (I’m a teacher!) Your book has helped me get started with a morning routine to take care of myself and to pray for all my kiddos. Thanks so much!

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37 Kat March 13, 2010 at 7:17 am

Hi Monica!
Your students are very privileged to have such a wonderful and dedicated teacher. Thanks so much for introducing yourself. I hope to see you around here often.

Kat

38 Kristin Evans March 16, 2010 at 10:42 am

Hi Kat – I’ve commented before on your other blog, but thought I’d leave a comment here too. I live in beautiful Durban, South Africa with my husband, new baby (4 month old boy) and two crazy dogs. We are church planters who are starting a church (from scratch!) in August. I was a children’s pastor for 10 years before now being a stay-at-home mom (who helps her husband with the new church). Oh, before moving to Africa we hailed from Memphis, TN.

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