Monday, June 8, 2009

A Birthday Wish


My birthday is this week, and while I'll admit it sounds a bit presumptuous, I'd like to receive a very special gift! I would LOVE the privilge of knowing who I am writing to when posts are published on this tiny little corner of the web.

So, if you are a reader of "Living for Jesus," please let me know!

Please leave a comment on this post (even if you've left comments in the past), stating your full name...or at the very least, the initial of your first name along with your last name. This way, I will know exactly who you are!

I am so looking forward to becoming better acquainted with all of you who make up the readership of this blog! Thank you in advance for such a wonderful birthday gift! :-)

"The Lord liveth, and blessed be my Rock, and let the God of my salvation be exalted."
Psalm 18:46

42 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear Katrina,

I, for one, have been greatly blessed by your "Living for Jesus". And although I don't think I've ever posted a comment, I find your faith and your witness such a blessing and an encouragement. It has been such a joy knowing you and your family and I am delighted to stay in touch with the happenings of your sweet life this way. May God continue to bless you and keep you in His care always. Happy Birthday~ Jeremiah 29:11

With love, Jillayne (Gardner)

Hannah B. said...

Hi! I am Hannah Burnett from Stratford, OK. I found your website through the Riddells' blog and really enjoy your posts!

Hope you have a very special birthday! May the Lord bless you with a special sense of His sweet presence IN you today!

Your sister in Christ,
Hannah

Katie said...

Happy Birthday, Katrina! May you continue to be a blessing to many people, and grow in grace this year.

Love, Katie Wade

quinn said...

Quinn Emery
(full name--Quinn Suzanne Emery!!)

i love you katrina and happy bday!!!!!!!!!!!!

love, quinn

The Pedersen Family said...

At least some of the Pedersens read regularly-- I do, and I think that Mama checks in pretty often. I'm not sure who else! We've enjoyed following Katelin and Nathan's story and staying updated with what's going on in your life. Keep up the good work!

~Anna

Anonymous said...

Shalom and Happy birthday Katrina!
I really love your blog, it's been such an encouragement to me and has helped strengthen my faith...
Keep up the good work!
God bless!
Anna Wilkens-Reed

Anonymous said...

Hi, Katrina, and happy birthday! I'm Hannah D., and I found your blog from Tara's blog. :) I also attended the MQ retreat you had in Seattle. (which was a life-changing event for me!) I don't know if you remember or not, but I was the younger one who played the in the flute quartet with Laura, Tara, and Kristen the following Sunday. ;)

I've really enjoyed reading your blog! Have a wonderful birthday!

~Hannah D.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Katrina!!! I'm Sarah Hardin from WA. I met you at the Washington Maiden's Quest and then found your blog through the Riddell's. I've been greatly blessed by your blog! I'm 16 and really appreciate the example of older girls/ladies who have made it through their teen years and are still serving Christ whole heartedly.
In Him,
Sarah

Anonymous said...

Dear Katrina,

I attended Maiden's Quest in Dallas
last year in the spring. Even though I don't know you well, I enjoy keeping up with what the Lord is doing in you and your family's lives. Thank you for your godly example. Happy Birthday!

In Christ,
Sarah Ryland

Kristin Youngblood said...

Katrina! Happy Birthday to you! I hope your day is very blessed. :) I so enjoy reading your blog and the encouragement it gives. Keep up the good work!

Kristin Youngblood

Anonymous said...

oops, I just realized you wanted our last names/full names.

My full name is Hannah Marie Dokupil. :)

I love finding people with the same middle name... :)

Love, Hannah D.

Lindsay said...

Hi Katrina,
I don't know if I've ever commented before, but I do love reading your blog! Your posts are such an encouragement to me.

I hope you have a wonderful and special birthday!! :)

~ Love in Christ,
Lindsay

Laura said...

Dear Katrina,

It's been exciting and encouraging to read about what you've been learning. It was also very nice to be able to be updated on Katelin's courtship\engagement.

Love, Laura Hope Pedersen

Ruth said...

Happy birthday Katrina! It's been good to see what's been going on in your life.
~Ruth Daniel

John said...

Happy Birthday, Katrina! You are the same age as me now, I believe.

Yes, I am a reader.

John Pedersen

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday! I have been reading your blog for several months and have been blessed over and over! I admire your heart for the Lord, and I can tell through your writings that you truely do desire to live for Him! It encourages me to do better for Him in my life! Thanks and my the Lord bless you much in this upcoming year! ;)

Jana

Katie said...

Hey girl! I'm still reading & keeping up & loving keeping up wiht your life & wishing you a super happy birthday too.... :)

Hannah C. said...

Happy Birthday, Katrina,

I have loved reading through your blogs. They are encouraging, challenging and continue to bring me things to think about and pray about. Your life is a beautiful example of what happens when people fully surrender their lives to Jesus. I hope you have an amazing birthday and that this year you are surrounded with God's grace and direction. Thank you!

Love,
Hannah Coen
Colorado

allhisgirl said...

Hi Katrina, and happy birthday!!

I've been following your blog since Nathan first posted a link to it on his blog. I have found all of your posts challenging, encouraging and refreshing. Thank you for the wonderful example and inspiration you are to us young ladies. Your blog has been a true blessing in my life!! Keep up the good work! Hope you have a happy, happy birthday and a blessed year!

Leah Coen

~ Jenifer said...

Happy Birthday, Katrina!
I wish you a very blessed day! (Am I out of line in asking for the exact day? :-)

I don't always comment but I read every post of yours and am always left refreshed and challanged. Your love for Jesus was one of the first things that caught my attention and I am still inspired by it every time. I pray that God may richly bless your life and hope to meet you one day, (here, there or in the air!) as I am sure we shall.

Again, Feliz Cumpleanos! Que Dios le bendiga.
Your sister in Christ,
Jenifer

Kate said...

Happy Birthday Katrina!!! We will be praying that you have a wonderful blessed day! We SO appreciate your wonderful friendship and the huge, huge encouragement you have been to us!!
With much love,
Christa and Kate

Kasey said...

Dear Katrina,
I have very much enjoyed reading your blog since we moved. I like all your "thoughts for the day"! Your birthday is the 11th, right? I remember it being soon after Bekah's. Happy Birthday!
Kasey Goodwin

Hannah said...

Katrina
Hope you have a wonderful birthday!
it is fun reading your posts. Love you sis.
Hannah Bottom

Anonymous said...

Dear Katrina Marie,

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Birthday filled with family and JOY in Christ :)

Love,
Marci Elizabeth

sharonmomofsix said...

Hi Katrina,
I read your blog thoroughly, but not as often as you post. I probably read closer to monthly and enjoy reading a lot of posts at once! On some things, I get the full scoop all at once! Like Katelin's courtship...how exciting! My ability to reply these days is lacking...I'm working on those arrows in my quiver, you know! Your family has blessed me greatly and I will be trying to stay in touch with you FOREVER!!! You've had a huge and lasting influence on my daughters that still shows in their character and dress in spite of myself! Ha ha. You continue to bless me! Happy Birthday!

Love ya,
Sharon Goodwin (Mrs. G) =)

Abbie B. said...

Hello!
I am Hannah B.'s sister. :D I also enjoy looking at your blog!

Have a great day!!

~Abbie Burnett

Anonymous said...

Happy Happy Happy Birthday!
The Whitt family are regular readers!
Blessings to you!

Josiah and Abi Wissmann said...

Katrina,

You have such an encouraging blog, and it's precious to see your zeal for Jesus! Hope you have a wonderful birthday! May God richly bless you in the year to come!!

~Mrs. Josiah Wissmann :)

Anonymous said...

Hey Katrina, Hope you have/had a great B-day! I really enjoy reading your interesting blog, which I find encouraging, inspiring, & challenging.
May God bless you as you continue to grow in your relationship with Christ and serve & honor Him with all your heart!

In Christ, Julie Z.

SpringMeadowsMama said...

Happy Birthday Katrina. I enjoy keeping up with you and your family through your blog. :) I am so happy for your sister too. Who will be keeping the children now? I have a blog too, in case you want to pop over. springmeadowssc.blogspot.com

talk to you later,
Jenny Ervin

Juliana said...

Hello Katrina! I have been following your blog since the Maiden's Quest you all did in Houston. It has been quite an encouragement to me. It is always good to know there are others who desire to follow the life God has planned for them. Thank you so much for being an encouragement and an example to young ladies. I look up to you in so many ways. You have been a blessing in my life. I wish you the happiest of birthdays! God Bless,
Juliana Moore

Taylor said...

Hi Katrina!
I am a sixteen-year old young lady and I have commented on your blog only once before, anonymously. (I'm the one who said I didn't realize how much I enjoyed reading your posts until you didn't post for so long!) You don't know me, but my Mom and sister and I did attend the Dallas, TX Maiden's Quest Retreat last year and loved it! I'm sorry, but I can't share my full name! I hope that's okay.

I want you to know that I do appreciate your enthusiasm for the Lord and your willingness to serve Him faithfully! It's great knowing there are other young ladies who have devoted their lives to "living for Jesus"!:) It's encouraging!

I hope you had a supernaturally blessed birthday!

With love in Christ,
Taylor

PS:
Oh, and I am a regular reader! :)

Hannah B. said...

Happy Birthday Dear Katrina!!!

Yes, I read your blog...and I have been very blessed as well as challenged by what you share. Thank you!

Love in Christ,
Hannah Burwell

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday for the 5th time! I have your blog saved as "My Favorite". It only takes one click to see a picture of a brilliant gril who shines for Christ day and night!

~ Rhonda

Team 4 said...

Happy Birthday Katrina!
Thank you for all of the encouragement you give to others through your excellent blog! I have especially enjoyed hearing about your encounter with the book "One Thing You Can't Do in Heaven" and you have certainly inspired me! You are a big influence on my life... thanks for all the years of example!

I am

Your Sister in Christ,

Lydia Johannah Holt
Psalm 42:11
(tell Katelin "HI" too!)

Nathan said...

Hey Katrina!

I've had your blog in my favorites folder for quite a while, but I definitely check it a lot more frequently these days in hopes of finding more "Katelin news!"

Your best brother-in-law ever,

Nathan

Kelsie Steele said...

It's me! Kelsie! Yep, (in case you didn't know) I get on here pretty regularly and love it! Love you too,
Kels

Janalee May Duarte said...

Happy Birhday Katrina,I hope you have a Wonderful Birthday! I enjoy reading you blog.Keep up the Good work and may God bless you! Janalee Duarte.
Brazil. SA

Michelle said...

Happy Belated Birthday Katrina! I pray the Lord would bless you with many wonderful years ahead!

And yes, I often come over to read you blog and am always so encouraged by it!

Blessings!
Michelle O.

Anonymous said...

Katrina ~

It worked! Thank you for your suggestion. :) You'll probably see more comments from me from now on!

Again, happy birthday and MANY blessings to you this next year!

With love,
Lindsay Lee

Kalani said...

Katrina,
Happy belated birthday! May God's light guide your every step of your days!
I've commented on your blog before. My name is Kalani Q.
I would love to know you in person, but I live in IL at the moment :)
Kalani

Emily Snodgrass said...

I read your blog! :) Thanks for your friendship Trina.
Em