Saturday, June 11, 2011

A Repeat Birthday Wish...

Two years ago, I sent out a petition via my blog the week of my birthday with a special wish. It was a request to know who makes up the readership of this little corner on the web. What a blessing it was to hear back from so many dear people letting me know that the blog was not a waste of time but that it served as a form of contact and encouragement to many across the world!

Today, I would like to share the same birthday wish, knowing that much can change in two years. So, if you are someone who reads this blog, even if you've commented before, would you be willing to let me know by leaving a comment on this post? I was taught in writing class to always know my audience, but with a public blog on the web, it's rather challenging to do without your help!

It would make my day...my week...my MONTH....to hear from you!

Just click below where it says, "Comment." If you don't have a blog of your own, you can simply sign in as an anonymous user. Please share your first and last name (or at least the first initial of your last name if you don't feel comfortable writing the whole thing!), and if we met through Maiden's Quest, let me know that too!


In the meanwhile, I am praising Jesus for 26 years of His faithfulness, His love, His bountiful goodness! Anything good you see in me or in this blog is because of Him. He is my LIFE. He is my LOVE. He is my ALL-In-ALL. And He alone is worthy to receive glory on this day and everyday!

42 comments:

Rachaelle said...

Hello Katrina!
I began reading your blog after I followed a link from Nathan Day's, when he married your sister. We were good friends from NE. I am a mother of ten, and many times the Lord has used you to encouarge my heart! Thank you for being faithful to Christ! Rachaelle Curran Happy Birthday, may Jesus bless and lead you this year!

Unknown said...

First of all, Happy Birthday!!! I follow your blog for over a yea now, and I really enjoy it!

Anonymous said...

Happy 26th! I enjoyed our lunch at the tea room last week w/your mom. You can figure out who I am that way! Reading your blog is definitely a blessing to me and others.

Anonymous said...

The oldest three Goodwin girls read everything (yeah, I'm the oldest of those, the Mrs. G)!

Janalee May Duarte said...

Happy Birthday Katrina! Your posts are always such an encouragement to me! Hope you have a wonderful day in the Lord! Love, Janalee Duarte-Brazil

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Katrina! We love you and hope you have an amazing day! You are such an inspiration.
Love,
Brittany S

Sarah said...

Happy Birthday Katrina!
I follow your blog!
And I went to the Maiden's quest in Sugar Land!
But I don't remember meeting you there.
Oh my name is Sarah, Newsom!
P.S. I enjoy your blog!

Unknown said...

my dear friend katrina -
happy birthday! i pray that the lord blesses you on your 26th birthday. your posts throughout the month have been so fun to read. i haven't seen you in years, but i still feel like i know you because of reading your blog! meeting you at maiden's quest was so much fun, and i am finding that the lord is putting the things i have learned about purity and guys to the test right now. if you would pray for me that i would remain strong to convictions that i have and that the lord would help me remain pure (physically and mentally) that would be great.
i pray you have a great day today!
with much love and prayer for you!
quinn

Anonymous said...

Hola Katrina!

Happy Birthday! Feliz cumpleaños Dios te bendiga en años viene.

Yo soy leyiendo ustedes blog. Mi nombre es Sarah H. y yo met ustedes at the Maiden's Quest in Seattle.

By the way, I hope you don't mind me practicing my Spanish! It's full of mistakes (and English words :) )but I would like to give it a try anyway if you don't mind!

M & M said...

I am reading this...Fun to keep up with you! Margaret Weyler

M & M said...

PS Happy Birthday!

Leah said...

Happy Birthday, my friend!
I most certainly read your blog. I'm so grateful for a way to keep up with what's going on in your life. :)
Looking forward to dinner! :)

Clan of 7 said...

Happy, happy birthday Katrina! I enjoy following your blog and reading about what is happening in your life! My family and I found your blog through Nathan and Katelin Day's blog, which we found through Joshua and Kelsie Steele's blog! Your blog is always such an encouragement to read. Thank you so much and please keep it up! Looking forward to seeing what the Lord has in store for you in South America! Go with God, Katrina...

-Kelsey Hammond, for the whole Hammond Clan

Anonymous said...

Howdy!
Hmmm... I THINK we met at church. :)
It was good to see you at the Schutte wedding a few weeks ago! It feels like it's been too long. I felt so busy, and never got around to talking, but know that you are loved and missed. I've always looked up to (sometimes too much!) older girls in my life, and you have been a powerful influence for Christ in this little person.
Hope your birthday is beautiful and full of our Father's overflowing joy and sweet flowers!
<3 Lydia Holt

Kate said...

Happy, happy birthday Katrina! You should have just received an ecard from us. :) Of course we read your blog all the time and love being able to keep up with your life this way! :)
Love Kate and Christa

Anonymous said...

Hi and happy birthday, Katrina! I'm Mary C. and I met you at Maiden's Quest in Seattle.

Olivia said...

Katrina!
I meet you at Maidens quest a few years ago. I needed some encouragement and you came to mind. Your blogs are very inspiring and I look forward to reading more of them. God bless you and happy birthday!
~Olivia Moore

Hannah said...

You're on my blog list and I still read it! :) Not sure if you remember me; I came to Maiden's Quest in Seattle (I commented last time, I think...) and played flute with Tara. I also still have my flower pen with a pearl-ish bead in the middle. :)

Have a wonderful birthday! :)

-Hannah Dokupil

Jenny said...

Happy Birthday! I have been reading your blog for a little while - I can't remember how I found it though!

I just had my birthday 2 weeks ago! Isn't blogging fun? Not just writing the posts and taking the photographs but also the interaction with other bloggers who share your ideals and interests.

TexasLady said...

Happy Birthday Katrina!!
I really have enjoyed reading your blog, a lot encouragement over the years has come from it. And I love getting to share in new joys in your life, and rejoice with you (new marriages, and nieces answered prayer etc.). I'm am one of your Maiden's Quest Ladies. Marci A.

Rachel said...

Happy birthday Katrina,
Thank you so much for being faithful with posting. I'm greatly looking forward to visiting with you.

Love,
Rachel Horvath

Hannah said...

Happy Birthday, Katrina!
It has been so much fun hearing and seeing what God is teaching you and how He is directing your life. Thank you for your faithfulness in following His will and for sharing through this blog. I hope and pray that this year will be a year filled with Jesus' sweet presence and that His glory will be shown through you even brighter.
Blessings!
Hannah Coen

Andrea said...

Katrina,

I helped out with the Maiden's Quest in Seattle. I will also be 26th this year, and it's been a blessing to me to hear the thoughts of another single young woman with a passion for Jesus. Happy birthday!

Kasey said...

Happy Birthday Katrina!
I love reading your blog with it's encouraging and entertaining posts!
Love,
Kasey

Susannah! said...

Katrina...
I really like your blog!
I've never commented, but I have been reading.<3
I wasn't old enough to go to Maiden's Quest, but I was at The Maiden's Quest Reunion.
I really enjoyed it!
God Bless You On Your Special Day!
Susannah Newsom

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Katrina!!!!
I love reading your blog! It is always such a godly encouragement to me. You are a real blessing. Keep up the good work!

Ruth said...

Happy belated birthday, Katrina! I've enjoyed getting back in touch with you through our blogs. I'll continue keeping up with you from Africa, as you embark upon your next adventure! :-)

Anonymous said...

Happy late Birthday!! I have enjoyed seeing you at Care Net the past several weeks! What a treat!

Love,
Brittney

Hannah Burnett said...

Happy birthday, Katrina! I'm trying to remember how I got started reading your blog...I think it was through the Riddells' blog! :) Thanks for encouraging me in the Lord.

Natalie said...

Hey Katrina!
I read your blog about once a week as I like to see what you're up to. :) Hope you're doing well...and happy (belated) b-day! :D Miss you, fellow Spanish classmate and Bible study teacher. =) Keep up your wonderful life for Jesus!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Katrina!

I've been reading your blog after attending the Maiden's Quest in Sugarland. I had thought about checking it out, but never got around to it. After attending the Maiden's Quest reunion to celebrate Stephen and Tara's engagement, I decided to check out your blog. I love it! I've been enjoying hearing about your adventures as you've been studying to become a missionary. :)

~Noelle R.

JOHN LOO said...

I read you blog! :)

Grace Valley Farms said...

Hi Katrina!
Thank you for having a heart to minister to those around you and around the world!
Happy Birthday!
~Emily M.

Susannah! said...

Happy "late" birthday Katrina!
I love your blog! I was at the Maiden's quest reunion. I really enjoyed it alot! I wish and hope you will maybe do it again! My God Bless you and keep you on your Special day!
Susannah Newsom

Anonymous said...

Dear Katrina,
I have been reading your blog for a while now. I attended two Maiden's Quests and the Reunion. I hope you had a great birthday and that you have a wonderful time in Bolivia.
Love, Ana L.

Christy said...

Me! Me! I read your blog. Sorry for being so late in commenting :)

Naomi said...

Happy (very) Belated Birthday! I met you through Maiden's Quest in Seattle, and I think I found your blog through my sister. :) And I very much enjoy reading it! Thank you for writing! :)
~Naomi H.

The Pedersen Family said...

We enjoy keeping up with you... looking forward to hearing all about your newest adventures!

Blessings,
Anna

Elsie marckstadt said...

Hello katrina. I love your sight! I'm going through it right now. Love to here from u :)

Nanette said...

Hey girl! Belated Happy Birthday! You've been much on my heart, lately...I remembered your blog and wanted to see where you are at in your trip preparation. I love the story about the children praying for you...that's just beautiful! I also love seeing Melissa -- isn't she precious? Know that our prayers go with you...I look forward to keeping up with all you are doing for the Lord and love sharing your exploits with Leah! Love and hugs, Nanette

Lindsay said...

Dear Katrina,
I continue to follow what the Lord is doing in your life through your blog. Thank you for so faithfully keeping it updated for us.

Since the day I was blessed to attend the Maiden's Quest retreat you held at Prince of Peace in the Dallas area, I have looked up to you and been both encouraged and convicted to devote myself more wholly to the Lord by your example.

I'm looking forward to the blog posts to come as you embark on a new chapter of your journey with God!

Love and blessings,
Lindsay Lee

Anonymous said...

Happy belated birthday!!!I first came across your blog when your story about working at Care Net was on YLCF. I have followed it since!We are the same age and I too have a heart for missions.Your blog is an inspiration to me !!! I love the post about marrying someone in the ministry - I have had the exact same thoughts! Praying for you - Doris M. in IN