Wednesday, October 29, 2014

An Introduction :: Kristin Hill Taylor


I am excited to share my friend Kristin with you today. Please give her a warm welcome. When Three Word Wednesday returns NEXT WEEK (11/5) you will find out why I have made this introduction. It's an introduction which leads to an exciting announcement.

Here's Kristin . . .

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If we were meeting in person, we’d probably exchange names and then dive into details that identify our roles in life.

So, hi. I’m Kristin Taylor.

I’m married to the guy who came along when I was uninterested in dating anyone in the second semester of my freshman year of college. We've been married for a dozen years and have two kids – Cate is 7 and Ben is 4. Yes, the look like us and act like us, but we adopted them both as newborns after a hard season of infertility. We’re a family of four extroverts, although I’m most likely to show signs of introverted tendencies.


My husband, Greg, is an attorney here in Murray, Kentucky – it’s a small town I never wanted to call home but now I can’t imagine living anywhere else. I used to be a newspaper reporter. But now I stay home with our kids. And manage a lake house. And blog. And do other various projects involving writing, promoting, organizing, and volunteering.

Oh, and I recently self-published an ebook that tells my favorite story. It’s called “Peace in the Process: How Adoption Built My Faith and My Family.” The whole process has been therapeutic. Writing this part of our story from beginning to end reminded me of God’s faithfulness. Editing, formatting, and promoting it has shined a lovely bright light on the community God has given me – both in my everyday life and around this big ‘ole internet.


One of my favorite parts of the internet is connecting with people. And one of my favorite people I met online is Beth. Y’all hang out here already, so you know she’s welcoming and encouraging. She hosts this weekly link up and has poured her heart into building an authentic community. Turns out, she’s like that in real life too.

I know because we hung out when my family took a train trip to Chicago in May. We walked and talked around Navy Pier – and atop the ferris wheel there. We gathered around a restaurant table and shared more stories.

She’s the kind of friend I wished lived closer because I’d like to gather around another table with her. Until that happens, I’m thankful for Facebook and text messaging and email – and the way those technologies that can distract us can also connect us in real, meaningful ways.

I’m glad to be here today, meeting you. So, your turn. Tell me whatever it is you’d tell me if we were sitting down for lunch together for the first time.


Kristin Hill Taylor believes in seeking God as the author of every story. God continues to surprise her – in the best kind of way – with how her life is nothing like she expected. She never leaves home without her iPhone, which reminds her where she’s supposed to be going, holds many notes to herself, and helps her document life. She’s passionate about word games, spelling people’s names correctly, Murray State basketball, and road trips.

Connect with Kristin on her blogTwitterFacebook or Instagram.

14 comments :

  1. I just love you Kristin! I love how our friendship has grown since meeting at Kristen Strong's place. I love that we were able to meet in real life. I just love your family. I love your heart. I am so blessed to call you my friend. Thank you for sharing here and thank you for being a part of what comes next for Three Word Wednesday. xoxo

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    1. I love being here ... on your blog and in your life. I'm so grateful for our friendship! And we're going to ride a ferris wheel or have some other adventure together again! Love you.

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  2. It's so nice to meet you, Kristin! I'm a Kentucky girl too :). I look forward to getting to know you better. So glad you will be a part of Beth's wonderfully encouraging Three Word Wednesdays!

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    1. Hi, Candace! Glad to meet you. I'm going to check out your blog. Where in Kentucky do you live?

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  3. Kristin ... adoption has been a link that's been interweaving our family with love for generations ... parents, cousins, grandchildren ...

    And we are all the richer for it. And our faith has been stretched and grown by the circumstances that have come as part of the journey ...

    Blessings!

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    1. Ah, I love that you have generations of adoption stories. I like how you say you're richer for it. God is good to give us what ends up drawing us to him.

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  4. Nice to meet you over here Kristin! Looking forward to what is up and coming!

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    1. Thanks, Barbie! I look forward to connecting with you more!

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  5. Hi Kristin, It is wonderful to meet you. Your post felt like we were sitting having lunch together as friends and isn't that the point?! Looking forward to learning more about you.

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    1. I'm glad that's how it felt because that's what I was going for! :) I'm looking forward to connecting with you more, Kim! Thanks for the follow on Twitter.

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  6. Hi Kristin and Beth,
    Having seen Kristin around the blogosphere, it was nice to learn a little bit more about you! I love that you say y'all...that's a sign of good southern hospitality!! Now you've got me really curious about the big announcement??? Guess I'll just have to stay tuned...Meanwhile -
    ((Hugs)) to you both,
    Bev

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  7. Hi, Bev! I've lived in Kentucky my whole life, so there's plenty of southern in me ... except I don't like sweet tea. Or any tea. :)

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  8. awh I have had the joy of meeting Kristin in real life to Beth. We had a long drive together actually and i loved every bit of it. kristin, you have such a warm welcoming awesome spirit! Beth I look forward to getting to "know you"

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    1. Ah, thank you, Jenn. I'd go anywhere with you again! Maybe it won't snow on the way home the next time! :) Love you, friend.

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