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Kisses from Katie
Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption | Katie J. Davis
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What would cause an eighteen-year-old old senior class president and homecoming queen from Nashville, Tennessee, to disappoint her parents by forgoing college, break her little brothers heart, lose all but a handful of her friends (because the rest of them think she has gone off the deep end), and break up with the love of her life, all so she could move to Uganda, where she knew only one person but didnt know any of the language? A passion to make a difference. Katie Davis left over Christmas break her senior year for a short mission trip to Uganda and her life was turned completely inside out. She found herself so moved by the people and children of Uganda that she knew her calling was to return and care for them. She has given up a relatively comfortable lifeat a young ageto care for the less fortunate of this world. She was so moved by the need she witnessed, she's centered her life around meeting that need. Katie, a charismatic and articulate young woman, is in the process of adopting 13 children in Uganda, and she completely trusts God for daily provision for her and her family. Despite the rough conditions in which Katie lives, she has found a life of service to God to be one of great joy. Katie's children bring constant delight and help her help others by welcoming whoever comes to their door. As the challenges grow, so does Katie's faith and her certainty that what she's doing in Uganda, one person at a time, will have far-reaching rewards. It isn't the life she planned, but it is the life she loves. To further her reach into the needs of Ugandans, Katie established Amazima Ministries. The ministry matches orphaned children with sponors worldwide. Each sponsor's $300/year provides schooling, school supplies, three hot meals a day, minor medical care, and spiritual encouragement. Katie expected to have forty children in the program; she had signed up 150 by January 2008; today it sponsors over 400. Another aspect of the ministry is a feeding program created for the displaced Karamojong peopleUganda's poorest citizens. The program feeds lunch to over 1200 children Monday-Friday and sends them home with a plate of food; it also offers basic medical care, Bible study, and general health training. Katie Davis, now 22, is more than fascinating, she's inspiring, as she has wholeheartedly answered the call to serve.
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emmalau-lau
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I was on the verge of tears through the entire book! This book shows how privileged many of us living in 1st world countries are, and how powerful the grace of God is.

alindemann I am so happy you read it! My favorite book! 2y
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octobermiracles
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Excellent book! Inspiring and convicting. Made me think about how I spend money and want is my responsibility to those who have so much less than I do.

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VictoriaG
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Kisses from Katie had me in tears more than once as Katie Davis wrote about her story of being 22 and a mother to 13 beautiful Ugandan girls. Katie went on a short term mission trip to Uganda where she fell in love with the people and beautiful country. This B tells of her story learning to trust God in every situation, especially as she was running her own ministry and being a single mother to 13 girls. #UCFLAE3414SP20

VictoriaG I would use this book as an IR meeting UDL principle 7.1- Optimize individual choice and autonomy. This book also covers ESOL strategy- Maintain a library of supplementary books and workbooks written in simple English, which offer additional illustrations for problems. 4y
VictoriaG I read this book during my trip to Africa and it only made the dream of living there even more real for me. The best website I could find for this book is https://amazima.org/blog/ where katie posts blogs and you can learn about the ministry happening in Uganda.
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VictoriaG It‘s no wonder that this book landed itself in The NY Times Bestseller List! 4y
Brennap Yes this looks like a must read for my self then to my future library! 4y
DrSpalding What a lovely post! I have added this biography to my stack. Do you still dream of living in Africa? 4y
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Deblovestoread
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Katie left home after high school graduation to volunteer in Uganda for a year and decided to stay. An inspiring story of the difference just one person can make in the lives of many. #Beatlemaynia She‘s Leaving Home @Eggs

Eggs Well done🤗💗 5y
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AnnaDesourdy
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I really liked this book. Katie is a fantastic human being and follower of Christ. I listened to the audiobook and didn't care for the narrator. She unfortunately took it from a sincere story of faith and saying yes no matter what to a little preachy and overly sweet. I recommend reading rather than listening.

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Tomigirl44
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My Katie is very content with #24in48 as it means lots of time spent with her.

And the tagged book is also incredible - I read it a few years ago and was awed by Katie‘s story.

Briget66 Look at that Fur! What a cutie! 6y
Tomigirl44 @Briget66 💗😊 6y
Erofan Sleeping cutie!😻 6y
Tomigirl44 @Erofan 😊❤️ 6y
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twinkletoesie82
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My husband fell asleep. So, it's just me and Katie ringing in the new year. This book is bringing me so much joy that, really, there is nothing better I could be doing tonight.