And the winner of the Giveaway is...

The Winner of the Giveaway for the $5.00 Gift card to Starbucks and "What He Must Be" Book goes to...

Victoria!... from notes of encouragement. I'll send you an email asking for your address.

Thank you all for entering! I'll have more giveaways in the future, so be on the lookout!
Many blessings!

Caitlin Narwold 

A Year: Looking Back

     The time has flown by for me this last year. On Sunday, Josh and I will be celebrating our one year anniversary! To look back over our relationship this last year, has been amazing! God has truly been so gracious to me even though I don't deserve it. Back when I turned 22, and I had wondered if I'd ever be married, I didn't imagine that God would answer my prayer the way He did. Josh has been there for me through the thick and thin. Whenever we're struggling, Josh is really good at saying, "Let's pray." When it's been one of those days that I don't know why I'm crying, and feeling depressed, Josh will stop what he's doing, and take me out for a bit. When I've struggled with feeling like I'm not capable enough to be his wife, Josh encourages me that I'm doing great. He's a studier of the Word of God, he's great at what he does, and I couldn't be more proud of my husband!

     We all have those days that life just takes us down. To this day, I don't know how Josh can love someone like me. I feel as if he's so much better than me, and that he deserves more. However, somehow, through my weaknesses, he still sees me for who I am, and he still loves me. I'm so grateful for this man I get to call my husband! I love you Joshua Daniel Narwold, and I look forward to every moment that I get to spend with you, as your wife! God has blessed us, and every day I thank God for giving me such an amazing man as you!

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Another Giveaway

Hello all! 

It's that time again for another Giveaway! People tend to love the Starbucks Gift-card, so I figured, hey, why not?! ;) Plus, there's an added reward!... A book called, "What He Must Be... if he wants to marry my daughter" by Voddie Baucham Jr. 

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Calling All Married Ladies!!!

Hello all!
I'm going to do a post about marriage, and what I've learned, and I thought I'd ask a couple different people to do a guest post on this topic as well. Let me know if you'd like to participate! I have a contact me on the side bar of my blog, or you can leave a comment! Please share to anyone else who you think might be interested.

Note: If you participate, keep in mind that we are to lift our spouse up, not tear them down. Please don't take this time to list their faults, but rather what you've learned, what others can learn from, and what God's shown you from marriage.

If no one ends up participating, that's okay. I just thought It'd be a great chance for anyone that would like to share something. 

Blessings!

Caitlin Narwold

My Mom's Birthday Surprise!

     This last week, my husband and I went to Colorado to surprise my mom for her 50th birthday. My dad was literally the only one who knew about it. My mom was very surprised! So much so, that she cried... see video below. :)

Josh put his niece, Norah to sleep last week. :)

     While in Colorado, my family, husband and I visited with a few close friends, visited a cupcake place that my friend works at, fellowshipped with many wonderful friends, and had a wonderful time celebrating my mom's 50th birthday! :-)
     On our last day there, on a Sunday, during church, I was pretty sure I felt our baby move, but wasn't positive. By the time my husband and I got onto the plane to head back to Ohio, baby James was kicking me non-stop! Now, I can see my belly move every once in a while when he kicks. The joy it brings me to know there's a baby growing inside of me is amazing! I've only ever imagined having kids, and now it's starting to become a reality! Enjoy the photo's from this last week!

Josh and I opened some baby gifts from friends at church this last Sunday. Thank you to all that gave us such sweet gifts for baby James! 

An adorable outfit that my parents got for their 1st grandbaby!

Gender Reveal!!!

I'd like to introduce to you our baby BOY.... James Randal Narwold!!!

 James is my husband's father's name, and it's also a biblical name. Randal is my dad's middle name. :)

 James is doing great!
He's got his daddy's long feet and long spine. ;) I'm 21 1/2 weeks along now, and feeling great! We can't wait to welcome our little boy!

Singleness and Marriage

     We've all been there.... some are still there. We long for love. We long to love somebody. We long to serve that one person for the rest of our lives. We long to be held when we're upset, angry, sad, or happy. We long to be cared for, and to feel special. We long for...

Marriage

     If not marriage, we long for that special someone, that we can feel like we actually matter. We long to be loved.
     I've been there. I know. I was single not too long ago. I prayed for years for a husband, when I was 17 or 18, and ready for marriage... or so I thought I was ready.
     I really didn't like talking to guys. They made me nervous. The only ones I felt comfortable talking to was the ones I had know for 10+ years... which wasn't very many at all. I longed to have children and to start a family one day. I longed to be loved and to be cared for. I longed to serve someone, and to wake up next to a husband one day.
     I don't think I really understood what marriage was at that time. My only reason to get married was to be loved, and to have children. God has since then been working on my heart, and He knew when I was ready.
     All the men that I knew at church, I couldn't ever imagine even marrying for various reasons. I had a list like many people do. A list that represented what I wanted in a husband... a Godly man who'd serve God first. A man who loved playing games, and who loved being around children. A man who despite his sins, would be perfect for me. I desired a man who would love me despite seeing my daily sings, and struggles, and still says he loves me at the end of the day.
     I struggled even more when I got to 20 and 21. I saw all my friends around me get married, and have children. I saw the beginning of love blossoming. I was able to witness what a Godly courtship (or whatever you want to call it) was. Only, there weren't any men for me around. When I turned 22, I had kind of given up I guess you could say. I told God that I wasn't going to waste my life waiting for Mr. Prince Charming. I wanted to learn things in the meantime until a man came into my life. So, I decided to pursue being a Labor Doula. I put my desires/hopes/dreams on the back burner, and I decided to pursue other things.. another thing I loved... children. With the help of my family, I felt content in my life. Content that If I wasn't going to be married for another 5 more years, I'd have something to pursue. Something to give God the glory, and something that I could live to talk about.
     3-4 weeks after my birthday, a man came into my life. Little did I know that I'd be marrying him 6 months later.
     So, the point of me telling you my story? To let you know that I've been there. I've been single. I've been there yearning to be loved and to love somebody. I know what it's like to wait. Waiting is hard, isn't it?! Waiting on Gods timing, and not our own.
     I can truly say that after looking back at my life, God knew I wasn't ready for marriage when I was 21. I wanted to get married for the wrong reasons.
     I'm not saying that if you are content in life, God will bring "the one" to you. But, I'm saying, you singleness isn't going to be like this forever. You may get married in 5...10...15 years! Until then, what are you doing with your life? Are you living life the fullest every day? Are you cherishing your single years?...Whether you're a man or a woman! Are you serving?...In and outside of the church? Singleness is a treasure! So is marriage! I was reminded of just how great God is to bless me with a Godly husband as Josh this morning when this came on the radio.
Many Blessings on your week!